Two great new articles on university history in History of Education
1. Tomas Vancisin & @aileenfyfe.bsky.social:
St Andrews records reveal how universities were embedded in British imperial networks.
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Join us on Tuesday 10th. February from 17:30 GMT to hear @elenarossi.bsky.social speak about families in the middle ages as their children left for university and international travel.
We will be at the IHR in London. You may meet us there or online.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
🔜 Are you next?
We'd love to hear about what you're working on and present these in similar formats. Please get in touch if you're interested!
2️⃣ We believe our research is also relevant to people in adjacent subfields and disciplines, who may not have the time to commit to reading longer written articles or books. Now, they can draw on shorter pieces to understand what's going on in the world of education, childhood, etc.!
📹 Why are we doing this?
1️⃣ We believe that the research relevant to us is of interest and use to audiences outside of the academy. However, they may not have the time to read full articles, so they can now access these pieces in a more accessible and bitesize way.
"School meals should be seen as a piece of core social and educational infrastructure, and not as a marginal welfare provision."
Read some more on the fantastic @esrcschoolmeals.bsky.social project here:
www.theschoolmealsproject.co.uk/about/
🎥 We’re interested in different ways of disseminating research. So, we’re trying our hand at short-form video content to summarise the core arguments of amazing projects.
🥘 Up first, here’s our journal’s co-editor @heatherlwellis.bsky.social talking about the @esrcschoolmeals.bsky.social project:
📣We are delighted to announce the 2026 recipients of the Joint BME Small Grants!
This scheme is supported by @histedsocuk.bsky.social; EHS; History UK; @historyworkshop.org.uk; @royalhistsoc.org; @sslh.bsky.social and @womenshistnet.bsky.social!✨
socialhistory.org.uk/2026/02/17/b...
To mark the 200th anniversary of @ucl, Georgina Brewis and Sam Blaxland have written a history of 'Student London' - putting students at the heart of otherwise institutional histories.
Watch some of their reflections here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfxj...
✍️ Fancy doing more writing?
📖 We are encouraging more people to submit a blog post to the History of Education Society!
👇 More here - this is an excellent chance to boost your writing and see more published online, especially for early ideas.
historyofeducation.org.uk/submit-a-blo...
👋 We'd like to welcome our new Fellows to the Society!
🙋♂️ Tom Cryer - @thomascryer.bsky.social - is our new Richard Aldrich Fellow; Jack Deasley - @jldeasley.bsky.social - is our new Peter Gosden Fellow.
Learn more about their roles here:
historyofeducation.org.uk/fellows/
ICYMI: the History of Education Society Conference is back!
✈️ We'll be off to Maynooth, Ireland from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026
The call for papers will be in early March, so keep your eyes peeled!
See more here:
Charity, Humanitarianism, and Childhood Monday 22nd June 2026 One day colloquium: Centre for the History of Childhood, University of Oxford Magdalen College Oxford, UK, and online Call for Papers We welcome papers that consider the theme of ‘Charity, Humanitarianism, and Childhood’ from a wide variety of perspectives. Areas that papers might explore include: • Children’s experiences as recipients of charity and humanitarianism, including in the context of conflict and displacement • Children’s experiences as charitable and humanitarian actors and providers • Representations of childhood within charitable and humanitarian discourses • Institutions and communities that mobilise around charitable and humanitarian relief for children • Memories, intergenerational transmission, and legacies of charity and humanitarianism • Failures, limitations, and tensions resulting from charitable and humanitarian actions • Archives for, approaches to, and public engagement with the study of charity, humanitarianism, and childhood in the past • Conceptual connections between care, vulnerability, and age We welcome papers from any disciplinary or professional background and career stage, including advanced undergraduate and graduate students. We encourage papers that engage with the diversity of children’s and young people’s experiences in any historical period and place. Please send abstracts of c. 250 words for a fifteen-minute paper and a brief bio to sian.pooley@magd.ox.ac.uk by midday on Friday 13th March 2026. We plan to offer in- person and online participation, so please indicate your preference when submitting. Organising Committee: Charlotte Canizo, Joseph Leidy, Siân Pooley, Susannah Wright
Excellent talk yesterday at our seminar by Ian Archer 16thC children's work - some of it under the aegis of charity - beginning a conversation tbc in our colloquium this year - Monday 22nd June, 'Charity, Humanitarianism, and Childhood' get your abstracts in! deadline 13th March 2026
🚨 EXCITING NEWS - SAVE THE DATE!
The History of Education Society conference is back for 2026.
🇮🇪 13-15 November 2026. Maynooth University, Ireland.
Find out more below 👇
historyofeducation.org.uk/conference/
I had great fun writing this article, which sits at the intersection of so many of my bibliographical and historical interests, incl. critical university studies. I mobilize affective and queer bibliographical methods for a very different project.
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Hello everyone,
Today is my final day as Peter Gosden Fellow.
I've greatly enjoyed updating HES's socials over the last 2 years, as well as updating the official website, and leading on the launch of our PGR Hub.
Look forward to a new Fellow keeping you all in the loop from tomorrow!
- Jenny
✍️ Call for Blog Posts!
We’re always keen to hear new voices on the HES UK blog — from early career researchers to established scholars. Short pieces, works-in-progress, and reflections all welcome.
📩 Get in touch if you’d like to contribute.
Blog: historyofeducation.org.uk/blog/
#histed
Interested in submitting a paper on the subject of #histed ? Check out the submission policy for our journal History of Education Researcher; we are open to contributions from students, early career researchers and experienced academics.
Info: historyofeducation.org.uk/history-of-e...
Congratulations to Dr Jenny Crowdy (Peter Gosden Fellow) on being awarded her PhD! Jenny's research centred on the concept of creativity in the digital age, tracing the history of the word, and how we can encounter it today.
Jenny's Bio: historyofeducation.org.uk/person/jenni...
#histed #edusky
For those who may not be aware, back in November 2025 we welcomed Tom Woodin, taking over from Jonathan Doney, as the new President of the History of Education Society UK.
We look forward to their leadership in the years ahead.
More info: historyofeducation.org.uk/executive-co...
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Sunday thought ☕📖
From books to laptops, oral exams to online submissions, education has always been changing. Studying its history reminds us that today’s debates have deep roots.
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#histed Object from the Past!
Before creative writing was encouraged, pupils learned by copying model texts line by line. These copybooks trained handwriting, grammar, and moral conduct all at once; often containing maxims like “Industry is the road to happiness.”
#EduSky
#histed Quote of the Week!
“The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence.” — Rabindranath Tagore
A powerful global voice in educational thought.
Happy New Year!
To start off 2026, take a look at the many opportunities you can explore!
New Fellowship Opportunities (Deadline Friday 9th), Books to Review for our journal, Book Prize Nominations, and several Calls for Papers!
Find out: historyofeducation.org.uk/news-2/
#histed
It's the end of 2025!
What are your plans for 2026?
Looking back on our own achievements, we:
- Published many blog posts and journal articles from around the world
- Held a very successful Annual Conference
- Hosted several PGR workshops
- Co-led a summer school
...and more!
#histed
We have another exciting conference to promote in the lead up to Christmas!
A free one-day event by ICHRE; ways of writing histories of universities and inviting exploration of students’ everyday lives.
Info: historyofeducation.org.uk/ichreconfere...
Deadline: 14 February 2026
#histed #edusky
Two opportunities for #histed enthusiasts !
The Military Welfare History Network is looking for contributions towards their upcoming Conference, as well as a special issue for the Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health.
Full information here: historyofeducation.org.uk/militarynetw...
With Christmas just around the corner, the History of Education Society would like to thank all our members for a year of thoughtful research, lively discussion, and wonderful academic exchange.
Wishing you a restful festive break and a very happy Christmas. 🎄
Just a friendly reminder that we have 2 funded Fellowship opportunities. If you're a PGR student or historian interested in this post, see below!
Full details: historyofeducation.org.uk/hesfellows2026/
Deadline: 9th of January 2026
Start Date: 1st of February 2026
#histed #fellowship
Call for reviewers!
The History of Education Researcher journal is looking for individuals to review two more history of education publications.
If you're interested, contact info can be found in a separate call here: historyofeducation.org.uk/bookreview20...
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