The Brazil Institute at King’s College London is launching an appeal to establish an annual lecture in honour of Professor Leslie Bethell - the pioneer of Brazilian studies in the UK.

For more than six decades, Leslie Bethell has shaped the field through his pioneering research, teaching, and leadership, as editor of The Cambridge History of Latin America, Director of the Institute of Latin American Studies (London), and Director of the Brazil Centre (Oxford).

This annual lecture will celebrate his extraordinary contribution to the study and understanding of Brazil and Latin America, ensuring that his legacy continues to inspire future generations of scholars and students.

Update, April 2026:

Thank you very much for your contribution to the Leslie Bethell Lecture Series. We are pleased to share that the inaugural lecture will take place in October 2026, featuring a distinguished speaker in London.

While the exact date has not yet been confirmed, we wanted to let you know that the first lecture will indeed take place this year, made possible thanks to your generous support.

We will be in touch soon with further details.