Postgraduate Research Students Conference

The 30th postgraduate research students conference of the German Historical Institute London will take place on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February 2026. The Conference aims to give postgraduate research students from the UK and Ireland working on German history the opportunity to present their work-in-progress and to discuss their research with other students working in the same field.

This conference is intended for postgraduate research students studying German history from the Middle Ages to the present at a UK or Irish university. PhD students at all stages are encouraged to apply. All participants will be expected to briefly present their research projects, but if capacity is limited, preference will be given to second- and third-year students.

A course on German Palaeography is planned for the first day of the conference. Should you wish to take part, please indicate your interest in your application. Please note that places will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Application details:

If you are interested in attending, please send an email to PGconference@ghil.ac.uk by 25 November 2025 and include the following:

• Full contact details, including your email address and telephone number
• The exact title of your project
• The date you started your PhD project and whether you are enrolled part-time or full-time
• The name, address, email address and phone number of your university and supervisor
• An indication of whether you have undertaken research in Germany
• An indication of whether you wish to participate in the Palaeography course scheduled for the morning of 26 February 2026

The GHIL will arrange accommodation for participants from outside the Greater London Area and offer a lump sum towards the cost of travel to London.

Contact: 

E-Mail: PGconference@ghil.ac.uk