How To: Postgraduate Students Delve into Archival Research

Mar 16, 2018 | General, North American Collections Group

This post was written by Esther Brot, PhD student at King’s College London and History Day 2018’s postgraduate volunteer. She introduces a new blog series by researchers in the lead up to History Day 2018. This blog series will record days in the life of...

History Day 2017: a student perspective

Dec 8, 2017 | General

This post comes from third year undergraduate student at the University of Gloucestershire, Jenna Pateman.  On 31st October 2017, I attended the History Day hosted by the Institute of Historical Research at Senate House, London. The event consisted of many different...

History Day panel sessions: The inside scoop on libraries, archives, digital and North American resources

Nov 20, 2015 | General

A popular part of the past History Day events has been the inside look at research institutions and resources offered by expert speakers. This History Day is no different and the panel sessions are all set with some tickets still available. If you have ever wondered...

Many thanks to libraries and archives!

Aug 14, 2015 | General, Guildhall Library, Institute of Historical Research, Senate House Library, The National Archives

I am a librarian and have represented Senate House Library on the Committee of London Research Libraries in History for the past three years. Recently I undertook a research project on London Quakers and this blog post is one small way to thank the librarians and...

The American Trail: a new feature at History Day

Jun 4, 2015 | General, North American Collections Group, Senate House Library

This post was written by Mura Ghosh, the Research Librarian for US Studies at Senate House Library. She has written it on behalf of the North American Collections Group. The North American Collections Group within the University of London is pleased to announce an...

Save the date for History Day: 27 November 2015

Jun 2, 2015 | General

The Institute of Historical Research Library and Senate House Library are happy to announce that History libraries and research open day is happening again, this time on Friday 27 November. This third History Day will include an open history fair of libraries and...