Discover the research taking place at The National Archives. Meet the people behind it. Explore opportunities for future collaboration.
Join us for the inaugural Open Day for Researchers, a new annual event from The National Archives that showcases the breadth and impact of our research.
Whether you are a student, researcher, or archive sector professional, this free event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with our researchers, projects, and collections.
Throughout the day, attendees will be able to choose from a range of activities, including talks, interactive workshops, behind-the-scenes tours, document displays featuring original material from our collections, and poster presentations from our PhD researchers.
Why attend?
The Open Day for Researchers will give you the opportunity to:
– Learn about cutting-edge research projects taking place at The National Archives.
– Meet researchers working across history, archives, digital scholarship, conservation and heritage science.
– Discover how our collections and expertise support new research.
– Build connections with fellow researchers and archive professionals.
– Explore opportunities for future collaboration.
– Gain insight into research careers and pathways within the cultural heritage sector.
As the first event of its kind at The National Archives, the Open Day marks the beginning of a new annual programme designed to strengthen research connections, support researcher development and showcase the role of research across our organisation.
Who should attend?
We particularly welcome:
– Undergraduate, master’s and PhD students
– Early Career Researchers
– Mid-Career Researchers
– Academic researchers
– Colleagues from galleries, libraries, archives, and museums
Attendance is free, but places are limited and advance registration is required. Please book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-day-for-researchers-2026-tickets-1996982454278?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
The full programme for the Open Day will be announced soon.