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ASANOR (American Studies Association in Norway) is pleased to invite you to our 2026 biannual conference to be held June 4-6, 2026 in Kristiansand, Norway. The theme is "Constituting the US in the 21st Century", and the deadline for abstracts is October 15, 2025. Please find the full call for papers below or on our website: https://asanor.org/2026-conference/
We are delighted to share the latest issue of the BAAS School newsletter. This summer edition features a "call to arms" for American Studies scholars from our new Chair Dr Michael Collins, news of prize winners, & more.
This is a permanent full-time post from September/October 2025 Grade and Salary: Grade 8. £39,355-£44,128. Points for grade: 31-35 Grade 9. £45,413-£51,039 Points for grade 36-40 Grade 10. £52,566-£59,139. Points for grade 41-45. Closing date for applications 23.59 Monday 4 August 2025
History Lab, the Institute of Historical Research's postgraduate network, warmly invites applicants for a number of roles in our 2025/2026 committee. These roles are perfect for PGRs wanting to build community, gain experience, and help to shape the future of history within the United Kindgdom.
A corrective history of the essential role that Black women played in the early Black press.
SAAM will welcome 20 fellows for the 2025–26 academic year. Among this year’s cohort are four senior scholars, two postdoctoral fellows, twelve predoctoral fellows, and two Smithsonian Artist Research Fellows. Utilizing the Smithsonian’s vast collections, they will research the impact of music on the visual arts, works of craft produced by Black artists and artisans, artist-built environments in landscapes slated for urban development, and more. A directory of appointees with project abstracts is available at https://americanart.si.edu/search/fellows?content_type=fellow&begin_year=2025.
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