Studying History and Politics at the University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus: a student perspective

by royalhistsoc | 16 Jun 2025 | General, Guest Posts

    In May 2025, members of the Royal Historical Society’s Council visited the University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus, Penryn, as part of the Society’s annual programme of visits to departments across the UK. Visits are a chance to meet not just...

The Papers of Admiral George Grey – new Camden Series volume published

by royalhistsoc | 06 Jun 2025 | Camden Series, Guest Posts, RHS Publications

    In this post Michael Taylor introduces his new volume in the Royal Historical Society’s Camden Series, The Papers of Admiral George Grey, published in June 2025. The volume presents the memoir, journal, and correspondence of George Grey...

Royal Historical Society First Book Prize, 2025 – Shortlisted Titles

by royalhistsoc | 28 May 2025 | General

    The Royal Historical Society’s First Book Prize 2025 recognises the scholarly contribution and quality of history monographs published in 2024. This year’s shortlist of eight titles is now available and follows an open call for early career...

Royal Historical Society Early Career Article Prize, 2025 – Shortlisted Titles

by royalhistsoc | 28 May 2025 | General

    The Royal Historical Society’s Early Career Article Prize 2025 recognises the scholarly contribution and quality of journal articles published in 2024. This year’s shortlist of eight articles is now available. It follows an open call for...

Making the Case for History: A View from the Royal Historical Society

by royalhistsoc | 12 May 2025 | Advocacy and Policy, General, Guest Posts

  In April 2025, the Society’s President Lucy Noakes published the following article in History Workshop. The article is part of an occasional HW series exploring the scale, form and implications of cuts to history departments and courses in UK higher...