The Royal Historical Society now invites applications from institutions to become the fourth partner for ‘History and Archives in Practice’ (HAP) 2026.

History and Archives in Practice is an annual day conference, organised by the Society, the Institute of Historical Research and The National Archives. The event brings together historians and archivists to discuss current projects, practices, and questions relating to the vital working relationship between historical and archival specialists.

In alternate years, HAP works with a fourth partner to host the event at a venue outside London where the RHS, IHR and TNA have their offices. The first partnership with an fourth institution took place in 2024 when HAP24 was held at Cardiff University.

We now invite applications from UK archive centres, large and small, to partner with us for History and Archives 2026 which will be held at UK venue in March 2026.

Further details of the 2026 partnership call are available here (via the IHR’s website) and applications are welcome before the closing date of Monday 13 January 2025.

History and Archives in Practice 2025 will take place on Wednesday 5 March at Senate House, University of London: the theme for HAP25 is ‘Working with Memory: History, Storytelling and Practices of Remembrance’ and full details of the 2025 programme will be released shortly.