Fright at the Museum (The American Museum in Britain)

The University of Lincoln seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Modern History (Post 1800). Our ideal candidate for this position will have an emerging teaching profile in any period of modern history, including American History, a developing research profile that will ensure he or she will be returned at the next REF, and the ability to teach across the curriculum in modern history and historiography. He or she will play a key role in the School’s curriculum development. We are especially interested to read applications from candidates who would consolidate an established thematic strength while adding geographical range to our curriculum. Lincoln is a wonderful city for scholars of all periods, boasting structures dating from the Roman and medieval periods until today, including Britain’s finest cathedral and a recently-restored Norman castle. There are excellent local museums and galleries, archives spanning the medieval to the modern period, notably the Media Archive […]

Bursary Scheme for PhD students The Economic History Society will consider applications for one-year bursaries of up to £5,000 to assist postgraduate students (PhD) in United Kingdom colleges and universities. The bursaries will be open to students (full or part-time) at any stage of their PhD career in economic and/or social history.  Please note that applications from students in receipt of a full stipendiary award, or a fully-funded studentship covering fees and living costs, would not be considered. Applications should be accompanied by the candidate’s academic CV and a supervisor’s statement in support of the application. It is expected that successful applicants will be, or will become, members of the Economic History Society. Any queries should please be directed to the administrative secretary. Deadline for applications: 1 July 2016. Applications should please be made online