The study of history at UK universities appears to be under existential threat. Should anyone care?

Craft Scotland along with organisations and leaders across the craft sector call for the reinstatement of undergraduate craft degrees at Edinburgh

The Social History Society currently administers three funding schemes. Our Small Research Grants provide up to £1000 to support direct research costs incurred by members of the Society. Our Events…

Established as the Foundling Hospital in 1739, today we are a group of specialist charities creating better chances for children, young people and families.

ALT: Camp Summer2023: We're Hiring

We are seeking a full-time, temporary Archivist to join our dynamic team. This is a post that will cover a period of parental leave. This post holds a central role [...]

As teaching staff face job loss, their bosses have netted pay rises and bought advice from a “vampiric” management consultancy, writes Prof. John Heathershaw of the University of Exeter

Helena Aeberli looks back at Luigi Cornaro, the first longevity influencer

Women's History Scotland Sue Innes Memorial Lecture with Marjory Harper – Soutar Theatre, AK Bell Library, York Place, Perth, Sat 24 Oct 2026 - Join Women's History Scotland for our annual Sue Innes M...

Glasgow Women’s Library (GWL) is a unique and special place - the only Accredited Museum dedicated to women’s history in the UK, and a Recognised Collection of National Significance in Scotland. A wel...

What can an advertisement in a nineteenth century London newspaper tell us about the history of at-home abortion?

An open meeting for historians in UK higher education on what is needed to best support and protect the profession and discipline.

If you wish to share your CFPs on the SSHM website please contact the Exec Sec, Dr Justine Pick admin@sshm.org Southern Association for the History of Medicine and Science (SAHMS) Virtual Stud…

We are delighted to announce the results of our 2026 Postgraduate Paper prize. The Postgraduate Paper Prize is awarded to the best conference papers presented at the Social History Society conferen…

Come celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with Dr Sam Rutherford and learn more about the last 150 years of trans history in Scotland!

Submit a paper for the next issue of our interdisciplinary journal.

The Social History Society maintains a Small Grants Fund to support our members to carry out research activities and hold events. We give priority to activities and event that would otherwise remai…

This one-day workshop showcases the results of a groundbreaking two-year interdisciplinary project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council: 'A New Methodological Approach to the History of ...

In a state that had legislated its commitment to life, Graham spent her final days struggling to find anyone to save hers.

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Issue 8 of Romance, Revolution and Reform.

In this podcast volunteers Amy, Niamh and Joy chat with Co-founder and Co-director Adele Patrick, BME Women’s Project Development Worker Syma Ahmed, and Librarian Wendy Kirk, about our approaches to…

Women’s History Scotland are delighted to announce their one-day conference is taking place on Saturday 13 September 2025 at th...

The Women’s History Network is offering one £250 prize for an undergraduate dissertation on any aspect of women’s or gender history (though with a strong focus on women) written during the 2024-202…

Volunteering with Amma Birth Companions is an incredible way to support women and birthing people in Glasgow who would otherwise give birth alone. We provide care, information, and advocacy to ensure ...