Hosted by the Institute for Public Understanding of the Past (IPUP) at the University of York, Public History Grad Con is an opportunity for postgraduate students, early career researchers and career practitioners to discuss current issues in the public history field.

The theme for 2024 will be ‘History Makers for the Future’, featuring reflections from a range of speakers about their own experiences and current research. We are delighted to be welcoming Bethany Watrous, Founder and CEO of Experience Heritage, who will be delivering the keynote address.

Public History Grad Con will be hosted in person at the University of York, with the programme running between 09:30 and 17:30. Breaks will be scheduled throughout the day, and refreshments and lunch will be provided. The conference will be followed by an evening reception from 18:30, in the beautiful historic setting of York Medical Society.

For further information please visit our website. A full conference programme will be released shortly.

The daytime conference and the evening reception are listed separately, meaning it is possible to choose to attend both events, or to just select one individually. Please take care to register for both events should you wish to join us for both the daytime conference and the evening event.

Public History Grad Con 2024