World Congress of Environmental History 2024 in Oulu

From 19 to 23 August, the World Congress of Environmental History will be held at the University of Oulu. The conference theme is “Transitions, Transformations and Transdisciplinarity: Histories beyond History”, emphasizing both the arc of time and the importance of bringing diverse approaches to bear on contemporary problems. WCEH2024 will illuminate the value of historical understandings

Inaugural lecture prof. dr. Anique Hommels (Maastricht University)

On September 13 2024, Anique Hommels will accept the Foundation SHT special chair in "Sociohistorical Technology Studies with a focus on Urban Sustainable Sociotechnical Transformations" at the Faculteit der Cultuur- en Maatschappijwetenschappen (FASoS) of Maastricht University. The title of the lecture: “Transforming Cities in Times of Turmoil – Obduracy, Sustainability and Experimentation”.   Watch online     

TRANSFORMATIONS 11th Tensions of Europe Conference (Frankfurt Oder/ Poznan, 19-21 September 2024)

CfP Conference website We live in a world of constant change. There are periods, however, of accelerated change in the political, economic, social or technological sphere. Usually, these spheres are closely interrelated and entangled. If this change is of fundamental character, scientists usually speak of ´transformations´. Common examples are the political and economic system changes,

ToE12 biennial conference

The 2026 conference of the European interdisciplinary history of technology network Tensions of Europe will be organized by us. More info will follow.

STUDIUM GENERALE HoT lectures: Ruth Oldenziel on CYCLING CITIES

At October 16, Ruth Oldenziel will give a lecture at Studium Generale, TUE. More info:  Link From the SG website: Cycling Cities Prof. dr. Ruth Oldenziel Woensdag 16 oktober , 12:40 - 13:20 Blauwe Zaal, Auditorium Prijs: Gratis (Student)Gratis (Anderen) Bestellen Cycling is second nature to everyone who grew up in the Netherlands. But a cycling

Tensions of Europe 12th biennial conference in NL!

During the 11th biennial Tensions of Europe Conference in Frankfurt O. last September, we could announce with pleasure that we will host the next conference in the Netherlands. More info will follow.

Kick-off 4TU Center: Environmental Histories of Technology in a Digital Age

On Friday 6 December, we will celebrate the establishment of the new 4TU Centre History of Technology with a kick-off event on Environmental Histories of Technology in a Digital Age. We aim to identify and explore resonances, joint concerns, possible synergies and identify opportunities to collaborate in research, teaching and engagement; and to discuss how

STUDIUM GENERALE HoT lectures: Daniel Barber on AFTER COMFORT

Daniel Barber, the new TUE professor of architectural history and theory, has kindly accepted to give an SG lecture on AFTER COMFORT. DESIGN BEFORE AIRCONDITIONING (link 1; link2). The event is scheduled for 15 January 2025.

SHOT 2025 Conference

Luxembourg

The 2025 SHOT Annual Meeting takes place at the Belval Campus of the University of Luxembourg in the second week of September. Meeting dates are 9-11 October 2025. The meeting will be hosted by the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH).