History News
Leverhulme Early Careers Fellowships 2026
Calls are now open for the Early Career Fellowships scheme from the Leverhulme Trust for 2026 entry.
Prospective candidates are asked to submit the following information to artsprojsupport@warwick.ac.uk by the internal deadline of 5.00pm on Friday 21 November 2025:
- A short description of their proposed project (maximum 2 A4 pages)
- A copy of their CV (maximum 2 A4 pages)
- The names of three referees. Please note that referees will not be asked to provide a statement at this stage
Eligibility criteria are as follows. Candidates must:
- hold a doctoral degree by the time they take up the Fellowship. If currently registered for a doctorate, they must have submitted their thesis by 4pm on 19 February 2026
- not yet have held a permanent academic appointment, although the Trust will consider applications from candidates with permanent posts that do not include any research
- not have held or currently hold a comparable funded post-doctoral position of three years’ duration or longer to pursue their own research
- not currently hold or have held postdoctoral positions to pursue their own independent research totalling 3 or more years
- have submitted their doctoral thesis for viva voce examination no more than four years prior to the closing date. Those who submitted their thesis earlier than 19 February 2022 are not eligible to apply, unless they have since had a career break
- either hold a degree from a UK higher education institution at the time of taking up the Fellowship or at the time of the application deadline hold a non-permanent academic position in the UK (e.g. fixed-term lectureship, fellowship) which commenced no less than 4 months prior to 19 February 2026
Diversity in STEM GCSE Science Resources
Diversity in STEM is a set of GCSE Biology, Chemistry, and Physics resources that are designed to fit into existing lessons.
All the resources are curriculum-aligned and provide a simple, effective, and engaging way to highlight diversity in the STEM classroom.
There is an interactive website—Diversity in STEM: The Challenge—to get started: Diversity in STEM: The Challenge Interactive Website
As well as downloadable slides and lesson plans from both the website and the TES teachers’ resource portal: Diversity in STEM Slides and Lesson Plans
All resources are free to download, use and adapt.
They were developed by Dr James Poskett at the University of Warwick with funding from the History Department and the British Academy.
History Graduate success
We are pleased to announce that two of our recently graduated students have won prizes from British American Nineteenth Century Historians (BrANCH) this year. They are:
Isa Seedat – Isa won the Kinder Fellowship at Missouri - https://www.branch.org.uk/kinderbranchfellowship . This is the third time in recent years our students have been awarded the scholarship.
Emmanuel-Jeremiah Abass – ‘Highly Commended’ for the Harriet Tubman Essay prize - https://www.branch.org.uk/tubmanessayprize
Congratulations to Isa and Emmanuel-Jeremiah.
Research Award success for Dr Doina Anca Cretu
We are pleased to announce that Dr Doina Anca Cretu, Assistant Professor in Modern European History, has been awarded the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grant to work on her second project "Central Europe and the Making of the Modern Refugee Camp."
Dr Cretu will carry out archival work in Prague, Vienna, Krakow, and Warsaw.
Professor Mark Knights appointed a Fellow of the British Academy
We are pleased to announce that Professor Mark Knights has been appointed as Fellow of the British Academy and congratulate him on this prestigious appointment.
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British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025/2026 - applications now open
The Department of History at the University of Warwick encourages outstanding postdoctoral scholars to apply to The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme. Applications are welcomed from candidates who have a strong research profile and meet the following eligibility criteria:
- a UK/EEA national, have completed their doctorate at a UK university or have a strong prior association with the UK academic community.
- not yet have held a permanent academic appointment.
- within three years from the date of your successful Viva Voce examination this means that they must have completed, or be due to complete, their viva voce between 1st April 2023 and 1st April 2026.
- The British Academy does not allow for resubmissions for the Postdoctoral Fellowship. If you have previously applied and failed to reach the Second Stage of the competition, you are not eligible to re-apply. Previously unsuccessful applicants will only be able to submit another application if specifically invited to do so by the British Academy.
HOW TO APPLY
Prospective applicants are required to identify an academic mentor within the Department of History. Candidates should approach their mentor to discuss the project at the earliest opportunity. Applications will require approval from the proposed host department.
If you are interested in applying for this scheme and you meet the necessary eligibility criteria, please submit the following information by email to artsprojsupport@warwick.ac.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 13 August 2025 for the purpose of an internal selection round:
- A short description of your proposed project (maximum 2 A4 pages)
- A copy of your CV (maximum 2 A4 pages)
- The name of your proposed mentor at the University of Warwick. Please ensure that you have the agreement from the proposed mentor before applying.
- The name of your proposed referee (please note that referees will not need to provide a statement for the internal selection round).
If the application is approved, candidates will be invited to submit their full proposal through Flexi-Grant, the British Academy’s application portal. They will be supported in this process by the University’s Research and Impact Services team. For more information about this and for any other enquiries about the scheme, please contact the above email address. The deadline for submissions to the British Academy is Wednesday 1 October 2025.
Congratulations to Dr Tara Morton, Teaching Fellow in Modern British History
Hot off the press! Dr Tara Morton has been selected as the First Place Winner in the Arts category of the Warwick Open Research Awards 2025 for her work on the Mapping Women's Suffrage project.
Part of the "Advancing Open Research and Data Stewardship" project funded by Enhancing Research Culture at Warwick, these awards celebrate researchers across all disciplines and career stages who exemplify outstanding open research practices.
The panel was highly impressed by Tara's commitment to open research practices and the innovative ways she has advanced transparency, collaboration, and accessibility through her work. A massive well done to Tara for this wonderful recognition!
Warwick Unveils Innovative Sensory Technology at Shakespeare’s New Place
The University of Warwick has launched the Sweetest Odours exhibition at Shakespeare’s New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon, showcasing the historical art of rose perfumery through cutting-edge scent technology. This unique exhibition is a collaboration between Warwick's Centre for the Study of the Renaissance and the School of Engineering, Floris and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Dr. Aysu Dincer Hadjianastasis from Warwick History has played a pivotal role in this project. Her research on historical household records and recipes has provided invaluable insights, enriching the exhibition with authentic historical context.
Visitors can explore how roses were used in perfumes, medicines, and food dishes during Shakespeare's era. This innovative blend of history, botany, and technology offers a captivating experience for all visitors.
More information about the exhibition can be found in the news section of the University website.
Fun fact - in Shakespeare's time, roses were even used to make mouthwash!