BrANCH Conference 2026
33rd Annual BrANCH Conference
University of Warwick, 9th (12 noon) to 11th October 2026 (2pm)
Peter Parish Memorial Lecture (Friday at 17:30): Mia Bay (University of Cambridge) - The Streetcar Wars: Streetcars, Segregation and Social Change in the 19th Century United States.
BrANCH Keynote (Saturday at 17:30): Manisha Sinha (University of Connecticut) - The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
Full conference programme available hereLink opens in a new window
The BrANCH programme will include a full delegate list, containing the names and email addresses of all conference attendees. If you would like to opt OUT of this, please email branchconference2026@gmail.com to inform the committee of that preference when registering.
Rates:
- Full residential (single) rate: £340
- Full residential double-room* (sharing) rate: £500
*Please note: double-rooms (for double-occupancy) have a double bed, not twin beds. - Full residential rate for unfunded or precariat postgraduates and ECRs / unfunded ECRs: £170.
Please note: spaces at this rate are limited, and will operate on a first come first served basis.
- Non-residential rate: £200 (this means absolutely no accommodation, but includes lunches, dinners, and wine receptions Fri-Sun).
- No day rates are offered.
Link to registration and paymentLink opens in a new window
Accommodation will be at Radcliffe House or ScarmanLink opens in a new window on the University of Warwick campus.
Link to travel information about making your way to campus
Local historic attractions:
Coventry Cathedral - bombed during the Blitz in 1940. A short bus ride from campus
Kenilworth Castle - ruins of a medieval castle, operated by English Heritage - short taxi ride from campus
Warwick Castle - finest complete medieval castle in England - 10 miles from campus
Stratford-upon-AvonLink opens in a new window - visit Shakespeare's birthplace, and various other Shakespeare attractions - 17 miles from campus
