Lancaster Historical Postgraduate Conference (LHPC)
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LHPC 2026: Legacy and Lens will take place from 24th-26th June at Lancaster University. Our Call for Papers is open now until the 28th April, email the committee via our Linktree for more details! https://linktr.ee/lhpc2026
It's that time again - our first LHPC 2026 keynote announcement! We will be joined by the wonderful Dr Louisa Munch for our opening session on 24th June. Tickets available through the link in our bio, and delegates get in for free! If you have any questions, email us at adminlhpc@lancaster.ac.uk.
Missed the deadline? Didn't fancy speaking? But still want to listen to some fantastic talks given by experts in their fields? Why not buy yourself an audience ticket!! Follow the link in our bio to purchase yours!!
Deadline Extension!! You now have until the 28th April to submit your abstracts for LHPC 2026, for a chance to present at our conference this June. Apply now using the link in our bio!! But don't worry if you have already submitted an abstract to us you should hear from us very soon.
Want to get involved with LHPC? We accept both individual and panel submissions for our three-day conference. Submit your abstracts using the link in our bio for your chance to present at one of the foremost student-led History conferences in the North West!
This year's LHPC theme is "Legacy and Lens: The Past, the Present, and the Future". Hear more from Georgia when she spoke to Bailrigg FM about the LHPC 2026 theme. You can still submit your abstracts for the opportunity to speak at LHPC 2026 at the link in our bio!!
LHPC committee's own Georgia was on Bailrigg FM to plug the Lancaster Historical Postgraduate Conference!! It's happening from the 24th-26th June and is a fabulous opportunity for PG students, ECRs and budding historians. If you'd like to submit an abstract, then head to the link in our bio.
Reminder that our Call for Papers for the 31st Lancaster Historical Postgraduate Conference is live!! This year's theme is Legacy and Lens: the past, the present, and the future. Submissions from all disciplines are welcome provided they have a historical backing!
Exciting announcement time! Our Call for Papers is now open until 28th March! We're looking for paper abstracts of up to 300 words or panel submissions of up to 500 words. For more details, please email the LHPC committee via our Linktree. We look forward to seeing your submissions!
We're back, did you miss us? The Lancaster Historical Postgraduate Conference will return in 2026, from June 24th to June 26th. Keep an eye on this page and your inboxes, as our call for papers will come out soon... #conference #lancasteruniversity #history #postgraduate
ISSUE 22 IS NOW LIVE! Join us in celebrating the release of Issue 22 of EPOCH, 'Sport and Society'! With over 15 pieces, the latest issue covers a vast range of topics from Dutch football kits to the process of producing historical infographics. Have a look now! 👇 www.epoch-magazine.com
Looking forward to talking about how we can see gender interact with Plantagenet petionary culture!
Lancaster Historical Postgraduate Conference (LHPC)@l-h-p-c.bsky.social · last yr.Panel 1 & 2: ‘Gender, Power, Upheaval c.1300-1600’ and ‘Philosophical Perspectives’ 📍 26 June 2025 | 9:30 | Frankland Lecture Theatre/ Cavendish Lecture Theatre Faraday Complex, Lancaster University 📍
Panel 14 & 15: ‘From the Personal to the Global: WWII’ and ‘Administering Empire’ 📍 27 June 2025 | 16:10 | Frankland Lecture Theatre/ Cavendish Lecture Theatre Faraday Complex, Lancaster University 📍
Panel 12 & 13: ‘20th-century Feminist Activism’ and ‘Navigating Early Medieval World’ 📍 27 June 2025 | 11:30 | Frankland Lecture Theatre/ Cavendish Lecture Theatre Faraday Complex, Lancaster University 📍
Panel 10 & 11: ‘Historicising Religion and Ritual’ and ‘Popular Culture and Fashion’ 📍 27 June 2025 | 9:30 | Frankland Lecture Theatre/ Cavendish Lecture Theatre Faraday Complex, Lancaster University 📍
Panel 7 & 8 & 9: ‘Class and Identity’, ‘Literature and Media’, ‘Contested Histories: Museums and Heritage’ 📍 26 June 2025 | 16:05 | Frankland Lecture Theatre/ Faraday Lecture Theatre/ Cavendish Lecture Theatre Faraday Complex, Lancaster University 📍
Panel 5 & 6: ‘Travel and Bodily Experiences’ and ‘History of Public Health and Education’ 📍 26 June 2025 | 14:15 | Frankland Lecture Theatre/ Cavendish Lecture Theatre Faraday Complex, Lancaster University 📍
Panel 3 & 4: ‘Historicising Urban Experiences’ and ’Communities and Local Histories’ 📍 26 June 2025 | 11:30 | Frankland Lecture Theatre/ Cavendish Lecture Theatre Faraday Complex, Lancaster University 📍
Panel 1 & 2: ‘Gender, Power, Upheaval c.1300-1600’ and ‘Philosophical Perspectives’ 📍 26 June 2025 | 9:30 | Frankland Lecture Theatre/ Cavendish Lecture Theatre Faraday Complex, Lancaster University 📍
❗ One week to go!! ❗ There's only one week to go until LHPC 2025 kicks off at Lancaster Castle! Here are a few reminders of what you'll need to prepare before you arrive, and don't forget to register for Yvonne's fascinating keynote lecture! Link here ---> lnkd.in/eH-zp_pq
Looking forward to doing twin presentations with @alexharvv.bsky.social at @l-h-p-c.bsky.social in a few weeks Our presentations are the result of a little side project we’re working on.
🚨KEYNOTE LECTURE ALERT 🚨 Yvonne’s pioneering work in historical human reconstruction brings King Richard III to life with stunning realism. Join us as Yvonne shares her 10-year journey to unite experts across science, art, and history to reveal the voice of the king 👑 Book here! lnkd.in/eH-zp_pq
⏰SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!!⏰ Thank you so much to everyone who sent in an abstract for LHPC 2025! The organising committee have now had the chance to organise every paper into a themed panel, and successful applicants have been emailed with details about their panel, ticketing and more!
Ready to create the next chapter of LHPC history? Submit your abstracts here! 🔽 www.epoch-magazine.com/news/lhpc-2025
⏰Just one week to go before we reach our extended submission deadline of May 6th for LHPC 2025!⏰ Scan the QR code below or follow the link to submit your abstract! www.epoch-magazine.com/news/lhpc-2025
🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨 There's more time to apply to speak at LHPC 2025! We are extending our submission deadline to 6 May. Submit your paper by 6 May for a chance to present at our conference this June. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your research with an international audience. Apply now!
Come romanticise academia with us and present the paper you dreamed up at 2 am under a flickering desk lamp 👀 And maybe finally cite that one obscure historian you’ve been secretly admiring 🖋️
👀 A new novel by Donna Tartt or... ... our 30-year tradition of gathering minds drawn to mystery, myth, and meaning?🏰✨ Submit your abstract to us. Let your voice haunt the halls🏰
This year, the LHPC team have introduced a new logo which incorporates Lancaster's famous castle into the design - read more below! Apply here! www.epoch-magazine.com/news/lhpc-2025
📍We’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions about the conference—so you have everything you need at a glance! Ready to join us? Submit your paper today using the link in our bio!
