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  • HA Annual Conference round-up 2023

    19th May 2023

    If you're interested in presenting in 2024, find details below.  HA Annual Conference 2023, Harrogate We hope everyone who was able to attend Annual Conference 2023 in-person or online has now managed to catch breath – because it really was quite a whirlwind of talks, workshops, creativity, famous names and...

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  • The Coronation of King Charles III

    2nd May 2023

    Saturday 6 May 2023 will see the first coronation of a British monarch for 70 years. Only those now in their 70s or above will remember the last one. The coronation ceremony has its roots in traditions over a thousand years old.  Whether you are a Royalist or a Republican or...

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  • Local History Month 2023

    1st May 2023

    For schools Primary Webinar series: Diversity in local history (starts 18 May) What makes good local history? (open access until the end of May)  Local significant individuals Local history scheme of work: The story of our high street  Primary History articles: local history Teacher Fellowship programme: Local history - outcome resources (open...

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  • Annual General Meeting 2023

    18th April 2023

    Thank you for being a member of the Historical Association. Your membership is what enables the HA to continue supporting the teaching, learning and enjoyment of history at all levels, for generations to come. As part of our membership community you are important in shaping the development of the association,...

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  • The Medlicott Medal 2023

    3rd April 2023

    We are pleased to announce that Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch is to be awarded the Medlicott Medal for outstanding services and current contributions to history.   The award seeks to recognise individuals from a diversity of backgrounds in their service to history. Professor MacCulloch has an extensive academic CV, some of which is included at...

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  • HA News, Spring 2023

    1st April 2023

    In this edition of HA News we're eagerly anticipating our upcoming Annual Conference in Harrogate this May. We've lined up some excellent speakers including Professor Dame Mary Beard and we have some unusual and engaging topics, including a General strand talk on 'Victorian Women Lion Tamers' which inspired the front cover of this HA News....

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  • Pupil Voice Survey: Views of history – within and beyond school

    21st March 2023

    The Historical Association (HA) in conjunction with the University of Oxford Education Department are looking for schools to help carry out two very short questionnaires: (1) with any students willing to share their views of the subject including, where relevant, their decision about whether or not to choose the subject...

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  • Women's History Month

    1st March 2023

    March is Women's History Month.  10-19 March is also National Science and Engineering Week and we have decided to extend this week for historical purposes and to celebrate women's involvement in this field. Too often women have found themselves bypassed on the lists of our science and engineering heroes. Therefore, we would like...

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  • Free primary curriculum guidance on offer

    15th February 2023

    A message from HA Assistant Vice-President Mike Maddison: At the HA Annual Conference 2023 I will be leading a primary session entitled ‘How case studies will help you to review, refresh and renew the history curriculum’ (in-person and virtual). The aim is to provide guidance on how you might improve your...

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  • All Quiet on the Western Front

    2nd February 2023

    The new film version of the German classic All Quiet on the Western Front has reopened the debate around the futility of war once more. The film is based on the German writer Erich Maria Remarque’s book, which draws on his experiences of serving in the German forces during the...

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  • Historical anniversaries in 2023

    4th January 2023

    Every year has significant anniversaries and 2023 is no exception. It is 70 years since the European Convention on Human Rights became effective; 80 years since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising; 100 years since the Republic of Turkey was established; 150 years since the publication of Anna Karenina; 200 years since...

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  • Holocaust Memorial Day 2023

    4th January 2023

    Holocaust Memorial Day is an annual reminder to remain vigilant to the horrors that people can inflict on each other. However, it is also an opportunity to remind everyone of the detail of past events that can sometimes seem too big to comprehend. This year the theme is Ordinary People...

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  • Your Secondary CPD calendar Summer 2024

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    We know that it's not easy for teachers to get out of school or have budgets to afford a plentiful supply of CPD. We know how essential your CPD is to you and that is why we have worked to provide a wide range of online learning and webinar-based CPD...

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  • Join the HA's Feedback Panel

    1st December 2022

    As part of the HA's ongoing development work we are looking for volunteers to form a dedicated ‘feedback panel’ for more in-depth research into areas such as our membership offering, CPD provision and marketing communications, and to act as a soundboard for future proposals. You do not need to be...

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  • Disability History Month

    1st November 2022

    Sadly, how disability has been represented across history is an area of study that is only just being addressed properly. We are developing resources on aspects of this and trying to ensure that our existing resources meet the needs of the disability community. We have brought together a few resources...

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  • HA News, Autumn 2022

    21st September 2022

    This autumn 2022 edition of HA News looks at the theme 'moving forward' by centring on an the HA's new Strategy for 2022-25. We also look ahead to the HA Annual Conference 2023 with an exciting keynote announcement, and opportunities for you to get involved in our Governing Council and standing committees. Stephen...

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  • Historical Association public statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    9th September 2022

    The Historical Association is deeply saddened by the death of our Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of our organisation and members we offer our sincere condolences to the Royal Family. For 70 years Elizabeth II has represented continuity and stability in an ever-changing world. Her life of...

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  • GCSE Results 2022

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    Congratulations to everyone on today’s results – we hope they were what you wanted. Only you know how hard you have worked these last few years and often in very difficult and unprecedented times. Getting to this stage has not been easy, so give yourself a pat on the back....

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  • 70 years – 70 ‘things’ that tell our story - project update

    24th August 2022

    Would you nominate the laptop computer or the mobile phone? Is it an image of the Maze Prison or of a map of Berlin that you would include on your list as objects that tell the story of the last 70 years? The Historical Association is putting togethera collection of...

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  • A-level results 2022

    18th August 2022

    Students – this year has been another tough one, so whatever your results you should be proud of yourself for what you have achieved. You are one of the year groups that has been badly affected by the last few years of disruption caused by the Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions....

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