Society for French Historical Studies 71st Annual Conference March 5-8, 2026 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Theme: Liberties [Version française ci-dessous] The Society for French Historical Studies invites proposal submissions for the 2026 annual meeting, which will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, the theme of this year's conference is "Liberties." Plenary speakers include François Furstenberg (Johns Hopkins University), Jennifer Johnson (Brown University), and Ashli White (University of Miami).  Conference sessions will take place at the Philadelphia Marriott Old City. Proposals are due September 15, 2025. We will circulate a submission portal link in early August. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to sfhsphiladelphia@gmail.com with any questions that you may have. We invite submissions on any aspect of French history, but we particularly welcome submissions that engage the conference’s theme. We are also open to papers and panels that speak to wider European and/or Francophone geographies, such as histories of empire or colonization, transnational histories, and more.  We seek a wide range of presentations, in English or French, including traditional panels, roundtables, or lightning sessions. We also seek proposals for creative or non-traditional sessions, as well as sessions on topics such as professional development or mentorship.  We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive conference. We encourage scholars with expertise outside of French history and those unaffiliated with institutions of higher education to submit proposals.   To submit a proposal for a panel/session (typically consisting of three paper presenters, a chair, and an optional discussant), we will request via the submission portal as a single .doc or .pdf :  Cover letter that briefly describes the presentation(s) and lists all panel participants and their contact information.  Abstract (300 word maximum) and 1-page CV for each presenter.  To submit a proposal for an individual paper, we will request via the submission portal as a single .doc or .pdf:  Abstract (300 word maximum) and 1-page CV for presenter.  3-5 keywords (inclusive of geography, periodization, or theme) to help the programming committee in determining the appropriate panel in which the paper might be presented. We cannot accept proposals for material that has already been presented or published, or that has been submitted for presentation in another forum. Participants must be members of the Society for French Historical Studies in good standing at the time of the conference and must pay conference fees.  Membership dues should be paid directly to Duke University Press: https://www.dukeupress.edu/society-for-french-historical-studies-sfhs.   Questions? Please reach out to sfhsphiladelphia@gmail.com   On behalf of the program committee, Megan Brown (President, Society for French Historical Studies, megan.brown@swarthmore.edu) Jess Pearson (Program Committee Co-Chair) Owen White (Program Committee Co-Chair)   2026 The Society for French Historical Studies 71e Conférence Annuelle 5-8 mars 2026 Philadelphie, Pennsylvanie Thème : Libertés   Appel à contributions   La Society for French Historical Studies lance un appel à contributions pour son congrès annuel 2026, qui se tiendra à Philadelphie, en Pennsylvanie. En honneur à la ville où la Déclaration d'Indépendance a été signée il y a 250 ans, le thème de la conférence de cette année est « Libertés ». Parmi les conférenciers invités, nous aurons le plaisir d’accueillir François Furstenberg (Johns Hopkins University), Jennifer Johnson (Brown University), et Ashli White (University of Miami). La conférence aura lieu au Philadelphia Marriott Old City.   La date limite de soumission des propositions est le 15 septembre 2025. Un lien vers le portail de soumission sera diffusé début août. En attendant, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter à l'adresse sfhsphiladelphia@gmail.com pour toute question.   Les contributions attendues peuvent concerner tout aspect de l'histoire de France, et plus particulièrement celles en relation avec le thème du colloque. Nous sommes ouverts aux communications et aux panels portant plus largement sur la francophonie et ses enjeux, notamment l'histoire des empires ou de la colonisation, les histoires transnationales, etc.   Nous recherchons un large éventail de présentations, en anglais ou en français, incluant des panels traditionnels, des tables rondes ou des présentations éclair. Nous recherchons également des propositions de sessions créatives ou non traditionnelles, ainsi que des sessions sur des sujets tels que le développement professionnel ou le mentorat.   Nous nous engageons à organiser un colloque accueillant et inclusif. Nous encourageons les chercheurs ayant une expertise en dehors de l'histoire de France et ceux qui ne sont pas affiliés à des établissements d'enseignement supérieur à soumettre des propositions.   Pour soumettre une proposition de panel/session (généralement composée de trois présentateurs, d'un président et d'un discutant facultatif), nous demanderons, via le portail de soumission, sous forme d'un seul fichier .doc ou .pdf : Une lettre de motivation décrivant brièvement la ou les présentations et listant tous les participants au panel ainsi que leurs coordonnées. Une proposition de communication (300 mots maximum) et un CV d'une page pour chaque présentateur. Pour soumettre une proposition de communication individuelle, nous vous demanderons, via le portail de soumission, un seul fichier .doc ou .pdf : Une proposition de communication (300 mots maximum) et un CV d'une page pour le présentateur. 3 à 5 mots-clés (géographie, périodisation ou thème inclus) pour aider le comité de programmation à déterminer le panel approprié pour la présentation de la communication. Nous ne pouvons accepter les propositions de communication ayant déjà été présentées ou publiées, ni celles soumises pour présentation dans un autre forum. Les participants doivent être membres en règle de la Society for French Historical Studies au moment du colloque et s'acquitter des frais d'adhésion. Les cotisations doivent être réglées directement à Duke University Press : https://www.dukeupress.edu/society-for-french-historical-studies-sfhs.   Des questions ? Veuillez contacter sfhsphiladelphia@gmail.com   Au nom du comité de programme,   Megan Brown (Présidente, Society for French Historical Studies, megan.brown@swarthmore.edu) Jess Pearson (Program Committee Co-Chair) Owen White (Program Committee Co-Chair)   Contact Information Megan Brown Contact Email sfhsphiladelphia@gmail.com URL https://www.societyforfrenchhistoricalstudies.net/ Read more

The South African Historical Journal (SAHJ) is fully accredited, peer-reviewed, and internationally regarded as the premier journal focused on promoting significant historical scholarship on the southern African region. As the journal of the Southern African Historical Society (SAHS), SAHJ works closely with the society to develop the discipline in southern Africa.  The editorial collective (Prinisha Badassy, Marc Epprecht, Kate Law, Kundai Manamere, Teverayi Muguti, Camalita Naicker, Laura Phillips, and Janeke Thumbran) invites applications from those interested in joining the editorial collective (for a term of five years).   The duties of those joining the journal will include: Commissioning and overseeing the timely production of journal copy, including special issues in their area of expertise. Attending biannual online ‘town hall’ meetings (between the collective and the editorial board). Soliciting, evaluating and processing article manuscripts through the peer-review and article production processes. Actively promoting the journal through their networks. Attending and participating in regular meetings and maintaining active correspondence with the editorial collective, suggesting constructive feedback and proposing potential strategies for Journal development. Review, develop and implement editorial policies and the Journal’s style guide. Ensuring that the SAHJ’s code of publishing ethics is upheld by authors and reviewers.    Ideal candidates should be dedicated, enthusiastic, and committed to ensuring the success of the Journal. Applicants should have effective organisational skills and the capacity to adhere to deadlines and collaborate effectively with other members of the editorial collective. If they are based at an institute of higher learning or research centre, they should ensure that they have the full support of their institution to undertake this role for the 5-year tenure. Please also note that this role is not remunerated.   Those interested are encouraged to submit their CV and a covering letter (max four sides of A4) that details the following:  area(s) of expertise nature of academic networks relevant administrative experience experience of collaborative working   Please send to the managing editors, Law and Phillips (kate.law@nottingham.ac.uk; Laura.Phillips@wits.ac.za) by 20th September 2025.  Contact Information Kate Law: [(kate.law@nottingham.ac.uk]kate.law@nottingham.ac.uk; and Laura Phillips: Laura.Phillips@wits.ac.za  Contact Email Laura.Phillips@wits.ac.za URL https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rshj20 Read more

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