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Seminars, A-Z

We are home to the UK's largest programme of research seminars dedicated to history, with over 70 meeting regularly during the academic year. All welcome, explore the directory.

Fellowships

Our Fellows are an essential part of the IHR's vibrant research community. We offer Junior, Senior and Associate Research Fellowships.

Friends of the IHR

Find out more about becoming a Friend of the IHR. Our global network of supporters enjoy discounted subscription rates and host events throughout the year.

Library Membership

The IHR Wohl Library offers free membership for academic staff, students and researchers.

Postgraduate and early career networks

History Lab

History Lab is the national network for postgraduate students in history and related disciplines.

History Lab Plus

History Lab Plus is a network that supports early career historians and independent researchers.

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What's On

Latest events, seminars, workshops, public lectures and training from the Institute of Historical Research

Special Series

Our special events, public lectures and events consider the latest currents in historical scholarship and the most pressing issues facing our discipline.

Research Training

The IHR offers a wide range of training courses for historians at all career stages, from digital research and oral history to archives and publishing.

Forthcoming IHR Events

Explore all of our forthcoming events, from public lectures and conversations to research training and workshops, plus all our upcoming research seminars.

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Study with Us

We offer taught postgraduate courses and M.Phil/PhD programmes supervised by research subject area experts.

Centre for the History of People, Place and Community

The Centre for the History of People, Place and Community fosters engaged, innovative research into placed histories across all regions and periods.

Digital History

Digital is central to everything we do at the IHR. We've a well-established reputation as a creator of digital resources and digital approaches to the past.

About the Institute

Learn more about the Institute of Historical Research, our values, mission and governance.