University College London is holding an interdisciplinary summer school for doctoral and early career researchers  on 15 and 16 July 2025. Supported by the British Academy Research Project (ARP) ‘Archiving the Mixed Economy of Welfare’, it is co-organised with VSSN, and VAHS

The two-day summer school will feature a range of workshops, object-based learning and a walking tour. All participants will have the opportunity to present their own research, with a focus on sharing and working through the delights and dilemmas of documentary and archival research whilst also receiving feedback from established academics. There will also be a series of workshops on a different aspect of documentary and archival research. The aim is to build a community of researchers working in this area to enable ongoing peer support and development. To see the full programme visit Organisational records: An interdisciplinary summer school in July 2025 – Charity and voluntary sector archives

Through the generous support of the British Academy, participation in the conference is free. This includes all refreshments including dinner on day one. There are a limited number of bursaries available to cover overnight accommodation (single room, shared bathrooms), for those who need it. Participants will be responsible for their own travel costs. Whether using organisational documents is a small or a large part of your research, or whether you focus on contemporary or historic records, they would love to hear from you. If you would like to attend complete an application, explaining your research and what you would want to get out of the summer school, so that they can make sure it meets everyone’s needs.