The National Archives, Institute of Historical Research and Royal Historical Society are pleased to announce the launch of next year’s History and Archives in Practice (HAP) call for participation. For HAP26, the fourth partner is the University of Sheffield Library, with the event taking place at the University of Sheffield on Thursday 16 April 2026.
HAP26 will bring together historians and archivists to consider the following theme: Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research. Archives are both shaped by and shape the communities and societies in which they exist and serve. For HAP26 we’re exploring the relationship between collections, researchers, practice and locality to consider how archives have the potential to challenge the status quo and initiate change through collaboration and co-production.
Proposals are now invited for History and Archives in Practice 2026 on this theme. Read the full call for participation and submit to HAP26.