History research

Currently ranked among the UK's top three History programmes for the impact and quality of our research, we have a distinguished record of internationally outstanding and innovative historical research.

Research centres and projects

An old newspaper clipping with illustrations called 'A proper new Ballad, intituled, The wandring Prince of Troy'
Research centres 
Black and white map of London with some areas shaded in red and the text 'Locating London's Past'
Major Grants 

Discover the breadth of our research

Peter Clements and Lucy Carter from The Nervous State short film stood on steps to a building
Research by theme 
Illustration of drafting First Declaration of Independence.
Research by period 
Giant Buddha Statue of Leshan, Sichuan, China
Research by region 
Tea being poured into a white cup and saucer

How the psychoactive revolution shaped society

Research from the Department of History explores how intoxicants such as coffee and tobacco were trafficked into Western Europe and how they influenced today’s public spaces.

Intoxicating spaces

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Academic visitor applications

We offer excellent research opportunities in an array of areas within History.

Visitor applications

Research events

The history research seminar is central to the academic life of the School, running regularly during term-time and covering a wide range of topics. 

Our 2024-25 programme

Early career fellowships

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is keen to recruit the highest calibre postdoctoral researchers, supporting candidates via a number of externally funded research fellowship schemes and enabling them to become the research leaders of the future.

Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Arts and Humanities