The latest episode of the BBC History Extra podcast features an interview with the Society’s President, Lucy Noakes.

In a special episode on the current state of history in UK higher education, Lucy speaks to Matt Elton both about the negative impact of cuts and closures on the provision of history research and teaching, and the wider popularity of history in national culture.

Lucy’s interview considers the Society’s work to support the profession; how we demonstrate the contributions of university and other historians to public history; and her ambitions for the Society as an advocate for historical practice and practitioners.

Lucy’s interview begins at 6:40 in this episode of the podcast, which was released on 1 April 2025.