"Its object is to become an index to historical knowledge, a focus of historical research, a clearing-house of historical ideas, and a historical laboratory open to students of all universities and all nations."
Institute of Historical Research leaflet, 1921

"...a field that does not nurture, encourage, listen to and support future generations of scholars is doomed."
Prof. Ludmilla Jordanova, Launch of the History Lab, 13 October 2005

The History Lab is a an established network for postgraduate students and new researchers in history and related disciplines.

Based at the Institute of Historical Research, it is an intellectual and social forum designed to meet the needs of postgraduate history community. It is an opportunity for the next generation of historians to meet to discuss ideas and to drive the study of history forward.

What we offer

• A fortnightly postgraduate seminar. For the current programme and to find out how to submit a paper, see our seminars page.
• An annual conference. For the 2008 conference on 'Turning points' please visit our Annual conference page.
• Workshops on essential skills such as public speaking and organising conferences. The next workshop takes place in December and is on 'Teaching as a history PhD student'
• An email information network for postgraduates and new researchers
• Social activities
• We also have a History Lab blog at http://history-lab.blogspot.com/ which is a space for postgraduates to air their grievances and share advice.

Who can join the History Lab?

Membership is free to any postgraduate student enrolled on an MA, MRes, MPhil or PhD. To join the History Lab, download a copy of our application form.

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