Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 17th September 2026

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: Northumbria University

Description: This is an opportunity for A level History students to explore new approaches to teaching Soviet History. Opportunity to engage in content and exam skills. In the first part of the day, there will be three lectures from academic experts. The second part will include an interactive seminar session in which participants will discuss some primary sources that shed light on specific aspects of Soviet history. The event will conclude with a roundtable discussion at which participants can also ask more general questions about Soviet history or the way in which it is being taught and researched at university.

How to book: details will be posted in the New Year

Price: free

Website: https://www.history.org.uk/go/SovietHistoryStudyDay2026

Organiser: Northumbria University and Tyneside branch of the Historical Association

Lecturer: Dr Lara Douds, Dr Robert Dale and Prof. Daniel Laqua

Region: North-East England

Branch: Tyneside