We are inviting applications to join the Historical Association’s Governing Council as a trustee, to represent the different voices within the organisation. If you’ve ever wondered how the HA operates – who shapes our strategic direction, develops our content, advises our staff team in Kennington, and supports our work with...

Book Now  (Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the course terms and conditions before registering) What does the course cover? The new short course on Britain and the Romans will look at the Roman arrival, settlement and legacy of the Roman presence in Britain....

See the full conference programme Book your place now Catch a train to Newcastle upon Tyne and join us for our annual conference on 15-16 May 2026. In one of the oldest cities of English history (Romans onwards) we have a packed programme of talks and workshops, as well as...

If you want to get more involved with the work of the HA but aren't sure about the commitment of a trustee position, we are also looking for members who would like to join our standing committees. What do HA committees do? HA committees help to steer, advise and support...

We are delighted to announce three new bursaries to fund travel and accommodation expenses for first-time attendees at HA Conference, thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous benefactor.  We know that budgets for professional development are tight and, with travel and accommodation prices increasingly high, it can be difficult...

The HA is excited to support HistFest, a spectacular event taking place this April. HistFest 2026 brings together historians, authors, and broadcasters for a weekend of talks exploring global history – from ancient civilizations and forgotten voices to motherhood, LGBTQ+ history, and literary culture. The programme spans two full days...

6-16 March 2026 is British Science Week (actually ten days) – an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths run by the British Science Association. The story of humankind trying to rationalise, control and develop the world around them is as long as history itself and a strong element of that has...

March is Women’s History Month, which conveniently overlaps with International Women’s Day (IWD). This year’s IWD has the theme 'Give to Gain', emphasising that providing resources and opportunities to women and girls benefits everyone: ‘When women thrive, we all rise’. Where has this message come from? From the real-life experiences of women over generations, which is of...

February is LGBTQ+ History Month and the Historical Association has spent a number of years ensuring that the ways in which the past has recorded and represented these communities has been included in our general output. A key issue of presenting the work of historians who are investigating this history...

Applications for these bursaries are now closed. However, you can still apply for access bursaries to support early careers teachers attending HA Conference 2026, applications open until 20 April. Find out more and apply here. The Jim Shields and Bob Unwin Bursaries We are excited to introduce the ‘Jim and Bob’ Bursaries...