Ask the Experts

This half day workshop is organised jointly with the Royal Historical Society & History Lab Plus. The workshop is aimed at early career historians and anyone seeking an academic post in history. Those who have recently completed or are about to submit a PhD are particularly welcome.

The event will be informal, with plenty of time to ask questions and to meet the speakers. The discussion will include: teaching in both permanent and temporary posts, publishing in the light of open access and REF2020, and issues of equality in pursuing an academic career. There will also be chance to raise any other questions or concerns relating to building an academic career in History.

Registration is free but places are strictly limited. Early booking is recommended.

Confirmed speakers:

Prof. Peter Mandler (Cambridge & President, RHS)

Prof. Mary Vincent (Sheffield)

Prof. Jo Fox (Durham)

Prof. Arthur Burns (King’s College London)

Provisional programme:

1.00 Registration and lunch (provided)

1.45 Welcome

2.00 The truth about teaching

2.45 The publishing landscape

3.30 The route to academic success

4.15 Discussion: your questions answered.

5.00 Close of workshop