History & Policy
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We’ve just published a collection of pieces including a policy paper by Prof Holger Nehring on the conference we recently helped organise marking Wilton Park’s 80th anniversary. These will be the first postings from our new Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Forum.
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Conference to mark the 80th anniversary of Wilton Park - History & Policy
In August 2026, History & Policy partnered with the FCDO executive agency Wilton Park on a conference to mark its 80th anniversary.
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October 8, 2026 at 12:33 PM
We’ve just published a collection of pieces including a policy paper by Prof Holger Nehring on the conference we recently helped organise marking Wilton Park’s 80th anniversary. These will be the first postings from our new Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Forum.
historyandpolicy.org/foreign-poli...
historyandpolicy.org/foreign-poli...
We’ve just published a collection of pieces including a policy paper by Prof Holger Nehring on the conference we recently helped organise marking Wilton Park’s 80th anniversary. These will be the first postings from our new Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Forum.
historyandpolicy.org/foreign-poli...
historyandpolicy.org/foreign-poli...
Conference to mark the 80th anniversary of Wilton Park - History & Policy
In August 2026, History & Policy partnered with the FCDO executive agency Wilton Park on a conference to mark its 80th anniversary.
historyandpolicy.org
October 8, 2026 at 12:33 PM
We’ve just published a collection of pieces including a policy paper by Prof Holger Nehring on the conference we recently helped organise marking Wilton Park’s 80th anniversary. These will be the first postings from our new Foreign Policy & Diplomacy Forum.
historyandpolicy.org/foreign-poli...
historyandpolicy.org/foreign-poli...
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Delighted to be launching a new seminar series this evening in partnership with @rli-sas.bsky.social on the policies of the political parties on asylum & immigration. Today the Labour Party. Izzy Conn introduces panellists Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, Enver Solomon, Marley Morris, & Zoe Bantleman.
October 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Delighted to be launching a new seminar series this evening in partnership with @rli-sas.bsky.social on the policies of the political parties on asylum & immigration. Today the Labour Party. Izzy Conn introduces panellists Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, Enver Solomon, Marley Morris, & Zoe Bantleman.
Delighted to be launching a new seminar series this evening in partnership with @rli-sas.bsky.social on the policies of the political parties on asylum & immigration. Today the Labour Party. Izzy Conn introduces panellists Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, Enver Solomon, Marley Morris, & Zoe Bantleman.
October 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Delighted to be launching a new seminar series this evening in partnership with @rli-sas.bsky.social on the policies of the political parties on asylum & immigration. Today the Labour Party. Izzy Conn introduces panellists Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, Enver Solomon, Marley Morris, & Zoe Bantleman.
We have just published a new article by Dr Jim Moher, a member of our Trades Union and Employment Forum, entitled 'The General Strike, 4th to 13th May 1926 – A Contemporary Diary: The Key Actors in a Gigantic Drama'. A link is available via the news item below: historyandpolicy.org/trade-union-...
New article on the general strike by Dr Jim Moher - History & Policy
We are delighted to publish a new article entitled 'The General Strike, 4th to 13th May 1926 - A Contemporary Diary: The Key Actors in a Gigantic Drama' by Dr Jim Moher.
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October 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
We have just published a new article by Dr Jim Moher, a member of our Trades Union and Employment Forum, entitled 'The General Strike, 4th to 13th May 1926 – A Contemporary Diary: The Key Actors in a Gigantic Drama'. A link is available via the news item below: historyandpolicy.org/trade-union-...
Last chance to book for tomorrow evening’s seminar in partnership with @rli-sas.bsky.social, the first in a series exploring political attitudes to immigration and asylum. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
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October 5, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Last chance to book for tomorrow evening’s seminar in partnership with @rli-sas.bsky.social, the first in a series exploring political attitudes to immigration and asylum. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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On 26 October we will be hosting a conference in Senate House for Historians Without Borders on ‘European History in the Evolving World’. Speakers include Prof Timothy Garton Ash, Professor Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid & Dr Larissa Kraft. Registration is free.
historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
European History in the Evolving World Order (London, 26 October 2026) - Historians without borders
Join Historians without Borders and the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy for a seminar on European history, international relations and history dialogue in London on 26 October 2026.
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October 2, 2026 at 7:50 AM
On 26 October we will be hosting a conference in Senate House for Historians Without Borders on ‘European History in the Evolving World’. Speakers include Prof Timothy Garton Ash, Professor Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid & Dr Larissa Kraft. Registration is free.
historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
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On Tuesday 6 Oct we will be launching a new seminar series in partnership with the Refugee Law Initiative exploring the policies of some of the UK’s major parties towards immigration and asylum policy. We start with the Labour Party. Registration is free. historyandpolicy.org/new-seminar-...
New seminar series on refugee and asylum policy - History & Policy
On Tuesday 6 October we will be launching a new seminar series in partnership with the School of Advanced Study's Refugee Law Initiative exploring the policies of some of the UK's major parties toward...
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October 2, 2026 at 9:08 AM
On Tuesday 6 Oct we will be launching a new seminar series in partnership with the Refugee Law Initiative exploring the policies of some of the UK’s major parties towards immigration and asylum policy. We start with the Labour Party. Registration is free. historyandpolicy.org/new-seminar-...
On Tuesday 6 Oct we will be launching a new seminar series in partnership with the Refugee Law Initiative exploring the policies of some of the UK’s major parties towards immigration and asylum policy. We start with the Labour Party. Registration is free. historyandpolicy.org/new-seminar-...
New seminar series on refugee and asylum policy - History & Policy
On Tuesday 6 October we will be launching a new seminar series in partnership with the School of Advanced Study's Refugee Law Initiative exploring the policies of some of the UK's major parties toward...
historyandpolicy.org
October 2, 2026 at 9:08 AM
On Tuesday 6 Oct we will be launching a new seminar series in partnership with the Refugee Law Initiative exploring the policies of some of the UK’s major parties towards immigration and asylum policy. We start with the Labour Party. Registration is free. historyandpolicy.org/new-seminar-...
On 26 October we will be hosting a conference in Senate House for Historians Without Borders on ‘European History in the Evolving World’. Speakers include Prof Timothy Garton Ash, Professor Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid & Dr Larissa Kraft. Registration is free.
historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
European History in the Evolving World Order (London, 26 October 2026) - Historians without borders
Join Historians without Borders and the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy for a seminar on European history, international relations and history dialogue in London on 26 October 2026.
historianswithoutborders.fi
October 2, 2026 at 7:50 AM
On 26 October we will be hosting a conference in Senate House for Historians Without Borders on ‘European History in the Evolving World’. Speakers include Prof Timothy Garton Ash, Professor Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid & Dr Larissa Kraft. Registration is free.
historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...
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We have published a new policy paper today on the history of consultancy by Igor Baranov & @mrweatherburn.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. It argues that ethics must be built into the consultancy process, not rediscovered after each fresh crisis.
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historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...
From advisor to infrastructure: the ethical transformation of consulting over a century - History & Policy
Dr Igor Baranov and Dr Michael Weatherburn consider the history of consulting. This suggests that ethical scrutiny usually follows scandal. That is too late. The paper argues that if consulting is now...
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October 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
We have published a new policy paper today on the history of consultancy by Igor Baranov & @mrweatherburn.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. It argues that ethics must be built into the consultancy process, not rediscovered after each fresh crisis.
historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...
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Still time to register for our conference ‘Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years’ on 5 November. historyandpolicy.org/former-leade...
Former leader of the Green Party to speak at Trades Union and Employment Forum conference - History & Policy
The former leader of the Green Party, Natalie Bennett (Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle) will be among the distinguished speakers at a conference on 5 November organised by History & Policy's Trades U...
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October 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Still time to register for our conference ‘Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years’ on 5 November. historyandpolicy.org/former-leade...
Still time to register for our conference ‘Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years’ on 5 November. historyandpolicy.org/former-leade...
Former leader of the Green Party to speak at Trades Union and Employment Forum conference - History & Policy
The former leader of the Green Party, Natalie Bennett (Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle) will be among the distinguished speakers at a conference on 5 November organised by History & Policy's Trades U...
historyandpolicy.org
October 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Still time to register for our conference ‘Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years’ on 5 November. historyandpolicy.org/former-leade...
We have published a new policy paper today on the history of consultancy by Igor Baranov & @mrweatherburn.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. It argues that ethics must be built into the consultancy process, not rediscovered after each fresh crisis.
historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...
historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...
From advisor to infrastructure: the ethical transformation of consulting over a century - History & Policy
Dr Igor Baranov and Dr Michael Weatherburn consider the history of consulting. This suggests that ethical scrutiny usually follows scandal. That is too late. The paper argues that if consulting is now...
historyandpolicy.org
October 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
We have published a new policy paper today on the history of consultancy by Igor Baranov & @mrweatherburn.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. It argues that ethics must be built into the consultancy process, not rediscovered after each fresh crisis.
historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...
historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...
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On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. share.google/7lNgXh5D2k5Q...
Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years
History & Policy Trade Union Forum
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September 29, 2026 at 10:05 AM
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. share.google/7lNgXh5D2k5Q...
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. share.google/7lNgXh5D2k5Q...
Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years
History & Policy Trade Union Forum
share.google
September 29, 2026 at 10:05 AM
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. share.google/7lNgXh5D2k5Q...
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
rli.sas.ac.uk
September 28, 2026 at 1:18 PM
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years
History & Policy Trade Union Forum
www.history.ac.uk
September 28, 2026 at 9:56 AM
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Just Transitions to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: Employment Challenges Over the Next 25 Years
History & Policy Trade Union Forum
www.history.ac.uk
September 28, 2026 at 9:56 AM
On 5 November our Trades Union and Employment Forum is hosting a day conference on the employment implications of moves to a net zero economy. We have a terrific programme of speakers. Either in-person or online registration is available via the link below. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social
in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
rli.sas.ac.uk
September 24, 2026 at 8:38 AM
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social
in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Congratulations to our colleague Dr Naomi Lloyd-Jones and @colmpm.bsky.social for yesterday's fascinating workshop on the future of 19th and 20th century British political history. Many thanks to @ihr.bsky.social and @historyandpolicy.bsky.social for helping host and support the event as well!
September 24, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Congratulations to our colleague Dr Naomi Lloyd-Jones and @colmpm.bsky.social for yesterday's fascinating workshop on the future of 19th and 20th century British political history. Many thanks to @ihr.bsky.social and @historyandpolicy.bsky.social for helping host and support the event as well!
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social
in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
rli.sas.ac.uk
September 24, 2026 at 8:38 AM
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social
in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below. rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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John M MacKenzie, the founding editor of the Manchester University Press Studies in Inperialism series that i have the honour of co-editing, has sadly passed away. Our tributes here:
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/09...
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/09...
Celebrating the life and contribution of John M MacKenzie - Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press remembers Professor John M. MacKenzie, founding editor of Studies in Imperialism, with tributes from colleagues reflecting on his scholarship, generosity and lasting legacy...
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk
September 23, 2026 at 9:06 AM
John M MacKenzie, the founding editor of the Manchester University Press Studies in Inperialism series that i have the honour of co-editing, has sadly passed away. Our tributes here:
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/09...
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/09...
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We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below.
rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
rli.sas.ac.uk
September 23, 2026 at 11:51 AM
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below.
rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below.
rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Where Does The Labour Party Stand on Refugee and Migration Policy? History and Future
rli.sas.ac.uk
September 23, 2026 at 11:51 AM
We're delighted to be partnering with @rli-sas.bsky.social in a new seminar series exploring the policies of some of the major UK political parties to immigration and asylum. The first, on Tuesday 6 Oct at 6.30, will consider Labour's approach. Please register below.
rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
rli.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...