Research Training & Short Courses The IHR offers a wide range of training and short courses for historians at all career stages, from digital research and oral history to archives and publishing.
Research Training at SAS Browse our full programme of research training, short courses and workshops for arts and humanities researchers.
MA History Place and Community Launching Autumn 2023- this exciting new programme is designed to be flexible and centred on your needs.
MPhil / PhD The IHR has an active research programme of MPhil and PhD degrees for full and part-time students.
History Lab History Lab is the national network for postgraduate students in history and related disciplines.
History Lab Plus History Lab Plus is a network that supports early career historians and independent researchers.
UoL Intercollegiate Courses in History The University of London has a range of intercollegiate History courses for London students from other Member Institutions. The IHR offers this annual listing.
17 jun Introducing Dr Deborah Wilson: New Editor for “Ireland since 1800” In this blog piece new Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) section editor for Ireland since 1800, Dr Deborah Wilson, shares her use of BBIH when wo…
13 may A case for bibliographies in the age of artificial intelligence This blog post discusses some of the reasons why bibliographies, like the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH), are vital for historical study, rese…
08 may History of Science: Rethinking the Origins of Plate Tectonics Many historians have thought that U.S. Navy funding of oceanography paved the way for plate tectonic theory. By funding extensive investigations of the de…
22 apr Four New Victoria County History Projects This blog post was written by Ruth Slatter and Adam Chapman, Co-General Editors of the VCH. The Victoria County History (VCH), is delighted to announce that its…
22 apr New Books in the IHR Library: Queer History This blog post was written by Lara Short, Graduate Trainee Library Assistant at the Institute of Historical Research, in March 2025, in connection with LGBTQ+ H…
31 mar Women’s History Month 2025: Celebrating Women’s Voices in the IHR Collectio… This blog was written by Sarah Admans, graduate trainee librarian at the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) Wohl Library 2024/25. It has been curated in cel…
17 mar The collaborative and volunteer-led process of researching and writing the … In this blog post, Ken Crowe, Chairman of the Essex Victoria County History Trust and editor of the newest VCH Short ‘Southend, Victorian Town and Resort’, refl…
10 feb Adulthood in Britain and the United States from 1350 to Generation Z This post first appeared on the blog of the Royal Historical Society, a partner in the New Historical Perspectives publishing series. Adulthood has a history.&n…
IHR Internships IHR Internships support new researchers to develop their skills and broaden their experience within and beyond the historical research community.
Library & Digital IHR Library & Digital provides a wealth of services and resources, both in person and online, to all those interested in history.
Short Courses at SAS Browse our extensive programme of short courses for arts and humanities researchers at the School of Advanced Study.
Seminars, A-Z We are home to the UK's largest programme of research seminars dedicated to history, with over 50 meeting regularly during the academic year. All welcome, explore the directory.