Our wonderful PGR Reps, Aayushi Gupta and Louise Bell, are launching a new series of Work-in-Progress sessions – informal, supportive online spaces for postgraduates to share their research and receive constructive feedback from peers. These sessions are intentionally flexible in format. You might present a draft conference paper, test out new ideas, discuss methodological challenges, workshop … Continued

We are delighted to announce that nominations have reopened for our annual Public History Prize. The prize is awarded to a postgraduate student or an early career researcher who can demonstrate excellence in taking their research beyond the academy. The prize winner receives one year’s free membership of the SHS, a showcase on our Community Exchange and … Continued

The Social History Society is looking to fill the following vacancies on its committee: 1 x Secretary 1 x Treasurer 3 x Ordinary Members 1 x Postgraduate Representative (to work alongside continuing PG Rep Aayushi Gupta). To be considered, please use the form linked from this page. You will be asked which role you wish … Continued

We are delighted to announce the results of the latest round of the BME small grants funding scheme. This scheme is administered by SHS in partnership with the Economic History Society, History UK, History of Education Society (UK), History Workshop Journal, Royal Historical Society, Society for the Study of Labour History and Women’s History Network. … Continued

The Social History Society’s committee has unanimously voted to leave X (formerly Twitter) due to ethical concerns about its culture. Over recent years, our members have become increasingly uncomfortable with the risks posed by the platform, and by the prejudice and harassment which users have experienced there. We believe these issues make it an unsuitable space … Continued

 Friday 24 April 2026, 11am-8pm  Senate House, University of London, Bloomsbury To celebrate 50 years of the Social History Society, we’ve teamed up with the Institute of Historical Research to host a Social History Festival! The festival will feature two expert discussion panels, a series of interactive stalls (where you will be able to try … Continued

Therapeutic Productions CIC is an initiative led by a team of artists, project managers and social entrepreneurs who have chosen to use their artistic skills to raise awareness of and highlight social issues through film, music and art whilst using the process of creating art to assist those from underrepresented groups. To this end we … Continued

We are delighted to announce that the Social History Society annual Book Prize has reopened and is seeking nominations. The prize is now in its eighth year and is awarded to the best book in Social History. To be eligible for consideration for the prize, the book must: • be at least its author’s second … Continued

The Social History Society is delighted to announce that Professor Naomi Tadmor will become an Honorary Vice President of the Society. At the Annual General Meeting at the Social History Society Conference in July 2025, members voted for Naomi to be awarded this role, in recognition for her outstanding work and contribution to the Society. … Continued

We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2025 Social History Society Pamela Cox Public History Prize. The Pamela Cox Public History Prize recognises activities that enhance public understanding of social and cultural history. It was established as a mark of gratitude to our outgoing chair Professor Pamela Cox, who was tireless in efforts … Continued