We've had lots of new contributions for our academic journal this month! Including: - International/Transnational Education - First World War and Childhood - Mobility in Education - Maths Education ...and more! Take a look here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/the... #histed

We love everything about this image but particularly what may or may not be a demonic skateboarding rabbit at the front The creche was part of a utopian 'social palace' built for workers at the Godin factory in Guise, France [from mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/IPA/... ] #EYAEducation #histed

Excited to give the @royalhistsoc.org's public lecture this December: 'Hunger, Health and Hope: A History of School Meals in Britain' @sheffielduni.bsky.social @esrcschoolmeals.bsky.social #histed 📅 Tuesday 10 December, 6pm 🎟️ Free, all welcome. Register here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hunger-hea...

Registration for our Annual Conference is now open! If you're interested in all things history of education, we'd love to have you with us! Register now: heswinchester2025.wixsite.com/hes2025/regi... #histed

As well as our latest podcast episode of Passing Notes, we have several more lined up for #histed enthusiasts to listen to! Get a synopsis of our latest iteration, as well as what's to come, here: historyofeducation.org.uk/passing-note... #edusky

🎙️New Podcast! In our latest Passing Notes Podcast, Oliver Mumford (our Ruth Watts Fellow) speaks to Professor Tim Allander (University of Sydney) to discuss 'Empire Religiosity: Convent habits in colonial and postcolonial India'. Listen now: historyofeducation.org.uk/podcast/ #histed #edusky

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! We are pleased to confirm that registration for our Annual Conference is now open. Go here to register: heswinchester2025.wixsite.com/hes2025/regi... Do take the time to review the payment instructions, and fees appropriate to your attendance. #histed #edusky

📣Calling all new research students in history & historical subjects. Do you want to learn how the IHR can help you during your studies? Join us on the 8 October to find out more. @royalhistsoc.org @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social @historyandpolicy.bsky.social @chppc.bsky.social bit.ly/41UPOyG

Alongside the ‪@leverhulme.ac.uk, we invite postdoctoral – or equivalent – scholars in the humanities and social sciences to apply for the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants. Application deadline is 5 November. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3K4kEyA

Registration for our hybrid autumn seminar programme—"Bad Habits"—is now live! Full details and registration links here: eepurl.com/jnswZs

📢 Call for Papers! Our friends at @milwelfhist.bsky.social are looking for submissions for their upcoming conference on 'War, Trauma and Emotional Injury', taking place 6-7 November in Birmingham! See below, deadline 1st of October! PGR bursaries also available! #edusky 👇

We recently updated our website, especially our PGR Hub! You can find this here: historyofeducation.org.uk However, we're interested to see what else we can do for our website visitors and Society members. What features would you like to see? Let us know in the replies! #histed #edusky

#histed Figure of the Week! We're celebrating the life of Hazel Hainsworth Young, who was born exactly 120 years ago today. An American Latin teacher who inspired learners despite ongoing segregation, and the founder of the first Alpha Kappa Alpha graduate chapter in Houston. #edusky

#histed Object of the Past! 📷 Portable slate desk: Students in early 20th-century rural schools may have carried little personal slate desks - a hinged wooden box with a slate inside. A compact classroom wherever lessons happened. Technology certainly has come a long way! #EdTech #edusky

#histed Quote of the Week! "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” — Henry Adams A timeless reminder that every lesson echoes into the future. #QuoteOfTheWeek #histed

One of our latest journal contributions is Open Access! Check it out today and have a read. Topic: Mobility Disability, Education, and policy-making in Post-War Sweden Author: Anne Berg (University of Gothenberg) Link: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #histed #edusky

The #IMC2026 Padlet page is growing with so many amazing Call for Papers!😊 Click here: tinyurl.com/IMC2026CfP to see which sessions are waiting for your research! If you would like to have your CfP on the Padlet page, then email it to the IMC Team at [email protected] #MedievalSky #SkyStorians

Our friends at Cambridge University Press have published their latest #histed Quarterly journal! Check it out today 👇 #edusky

Have you listened to the History of Education Society UK Podcast yet? We've interviewed a range of experts in this field, covering medieval schools, religious education, international schooling, and more! Enjoy listening! Simply go to: historyofeducation.org.uk/podcast #HistEd #Podcast #edusky

#histed Quote of the Week! “The teacher who allows his scholars the freedom of the city of books is at liberty to be their guide, philosopher, and friend…” — Charlotte Mason A beautiful reminder of a nurturing approach to education that still resonates today. #QuoteOfTheWeek

Do you have research you would like to share in the field of history of education? Consider submitting to our academic journal! Find out more about it, and check out our submission site: www.tandfonline.com/journals/the... #histed #academia #edusky

Editor position available at HES! We are looking for expressions of interest for a special section editor for our History of Education academic journal. Info: historyofeducation.org.uk/eoi_special_... #eoi #editor #histed #edusky

"📚✏️ Back to school! In ancient Greece, the word scholē (σχολή) meant ‘leisure’ - education was seen as the highest use of free time. From leisure to lectures, from slate to screen, every new term continues a tradition thousands of years old."* 🎒✨ #backtoschool #histed #edusky

Brilliant news, we look forward to your paper in November 😊

We've now confirmed accepted proposals for our upcoming Annual Conference. If you are a PGR presenting at this exciting event, there's still time to apply for our limited Bursaries by 1st September! Info: heswinchester2025.wixsite.com/hes2025/pgr-... #histed #edusky

Our conference is approaching soon! There is still time to book to explore & celebrate the challenges of uncovering the presence of women within archives, libraries, museums & personal collections. Info here: womenshistorynetwork.org/the-womens-h... #WomensHistory #GenderHist #Archives #Museums

We are pleased to finally relaunch our PGR Hub! Check out its new look, and the latest information to support you. Please access it now by going here: historyofeducation.org.uk/pgr Let us know what you think! #histed #phd #pgr #history #education

Sunday night is upon us. We hope that whatever history you're exploring, wherever you are in the world, or whoever you are researching, that you have a safe and pleasant evening. - The History of Education Society #sundayreads #sundayvibes #histed

#histed Object From the Past 📷 Before PowerPoint, there was the magic lantern. In 18th and 19th-century classrooms, teachers projected glass slides with painted diagrams, maps, and tales onto walls; a Victorian version of the multimedia lesson. 💡📜 #Education #edusky #EdTechBeforeEdTech

Our PGR Hub is going to have a massive overhaul this weekend! To celebrate this upcoming update, we would love to know what you would like to see on our website! What is your #HistEdWish? Let us know in the replies! #edusky #histed

#histed Unsung Educator of the Week! Meet Savitribai Phule (1831–1897), one of India’s first female teachers. She opened schools for girls and Dalit children, defying caste and gender barriers in the 19th century. 💪 #WomenInEducation #SavitribaiPhule #edusky

Calling all History of Education enthusiasts, researchers, and PGR/PhD students! Join our wonderful community. Membership prices: From £30 a year for fully waged £15 a year for students and not fully waged Check out membership benefits here: historyofeducation.org.uk/membership #histed #edusky

#histed Quote of the Week! "The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." — Robert M. Hutchins #edusky #QuoteOfTheWeek #LifelongLearning

Margaret McMillan in the UK turned letters, conferences, and friendships into powerful engines of change. Our Annual Conference centres on this theme of Gender, Networks, and Leadership 📚🌍 Website: heswinchester2025.wixsite.com/hes2025/home-1 #histed

Over the past month we've had journal submissions on the topics of: - Teacher Wellbeing - Mid-Victorian Education in Lancashire - Mining Education in India - Education in Greece Want to learn more? Check out our academic journal: www.tandfonline.com/journals/the... #histed #edusky

#histed Fact of the Week! It's night-time here in England. In the Victorian era, male students from 5 years of age to adulthood may have taken part in night schools, where they learnt book-keeping, Maths, English and more! #didyouknow #edusky

If you missed it, do check out our latest blog post! #histed #edusky

🔖 New Blog Post! Can a Feminist Sociology of Education Re-imagine India’s Educational Future? by Devika Bahadur (De Montfort University) Read here: historyofeducation.org.uk/india-fem-soci…#histede#historyr#educationo#eduskyky

This year's Annual Conference offers a limited number of bursaries for PGR students that are presenting to attend the whole weekend, and to help with accommodation costs. Applications are open NOW until 26th of August. Info: heswinchester2025.wixsite.com/hes2025/pgr-... #histed #hes2025 #edusky

Our Conference Call for Papers is now closed, but the official Conference website is now live! Check it out by going to: heswinchester2025.wixsite.com/hes2025/home-1 It contains information on registration fees, key speakers, location information, and more! #histed #hes2025 #edusky

HES Annual Conference Deadline today! If you're interested in submitting a 200 word abstract for this, taking place on November 14th-16th in Winchester, there is still time! For the conference theme, and where to submit, go here: historyofeducation.org.uk/conference/ #histed #edusky

⏳ 2 days to go! ⏳ We're nearly at the deadline for our Annual Conference! Whether you’re deep in the archives or mapping oral histories, we’d love to hear from you. We just need a title and a 200 word abstract! 📩 Submit now at: historyofeducation.org.uk/conference/ #HistEd #HES2025 #CFP #edusky

🚨 3 DAYS LEFT!🚨 We’re exploring Gender, Networks & Leadership at our Annual Conference! What hidden networks have shaped educational change? How has gender influenced moments in educational history? 💡 Submit: historyofeducation.org.uk/conference/ #HistEd #Education #CFP #History #edusky

9 days left!!! Submit to our Annual Conference below. We welcome abstracts from both students and academics. See further information below #histed #edusky 👇

Pleased to see the new edition of this is now available in paperback and at a much more reasonable price! #histed @sheffielduni.bsky.social @histedsocuk.bsky.social @unishefplayer.bsky.social

#histed Fact of the Week! Did you know that The University of Bologna in Italy is one of the world's oldest universities that has been in continuous operation? It was founded in 1088. There is a rich history in higher education just waiting to be explored... #edusky

Become a member of the HES! Deepen your understanding of the historical evolution of education. Member benefits: - Access our academic journals - Attendance to our events - Eligible to apply for funded initiatives ...and more! Join us: historyofeducation.org.uk/membership/ #histed #edusky

#histed PGR Hub Update! The latest update to our PGR Hub has been postponed until early August. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and look forward to providing students with the latest funding, resources, and more soon. #pgr #education #history #edusky

Call for Papers! There's still time to submit an abstract to our History of Education Annual Conference! The deadline is Thursday 31st of July. Want to know more? Check out further details here: historyofeducation.org.uk/conference/ #histed #cfp #history #education #conference #edusky

#Histed Figure of the Week 🏫 Dame Margaret Janson Tuke (1862–1947) As principal of Bedford College, London (1907–1929), she fought for women’s access to university degrees and teacher training, when few believed they belonged in academia. #histed #edusky