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Our Call for Papers for Southampton Journal of History is open!
The Southampton Journal of History invites submissions for Issue 10! Do you have a history paper you’re proud of? Do you want to see your work published?
The journal is providing History students from all years with an opportunity to contribute to scholarly discourse and develop their ideas into publishable academic work. This is a perfect opportunity to gain experience for academic CVs for postgraduate study, for graduate job applications, or to showcase your passion for history.
Applications are open to all History students, covering Ancient History, Medieval, Early Modern, Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century, and Twentieth Century and Contemporary fields.
If you work in a different discipline but used historical methods, please get in contact – we welcome interdisciplinary contributions here!
Submissions should include a short abstract and be between 1500-4500 words in length. You can submit up to two pieces of work. Please complete a disclaimer form alongside your submission- the form can be found here. Send us your submissions to sotonhistoryjournal@gmail.com.
We are now accepting more than just essays, we’d like you to get creative! We are also accepting:
• Microhistories: deep dives into one person, event, or object
• Histories in the present: linking current issues to historical themes
• Primary source analyses
• Museum/exhibition reviews
• Local history projects
• Debate pieces
Submission Guidelines:
- Adapt your title into an article title
- Short abstract
- Size 11 font in Times New Roman
- 1.5 spacing
- Include full MHRA referencing and bibliography
- Between 1500-4500 words
Please contact us for help with converting your work into an article!
Submission Deadline: Friday 15th May 2026.
For inquiries or further information, please contact the editorial team at sotonhistoryjournal@gmail.com
We are recruiting!
The SJH are looking for reviewers! If you are passionate about history and want to gain experience in academic publishing by working on a student-led academic journal, we want you!
We are seeking reviewers to proofread and evaluate submissions, provide detailed feedback, and assist the editorial team.
We welcome applications from both undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Southampton.
We are looking for:
Click the role for more information and send your CV and a brief cover letter to sotonhistoryjournal@gmail.com to let us know you’re interested!
The new era of the SJH!
We are so excited to announce that the Southampton Journal of Undergraduate History has become the Southampton Journal of History. We would like to showcase the excellent work produced by both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Submissions are still open for Issue 8 to all years, details can be found below.
The Call for Papers for the Southampton Journal of History Spring Edition is now open!
The Southampton Journal of History invites submissions for Issue 8, aiming to reflect the quality of research and teaching excellence that defines the History department at Southampton. The journal will provide History students from all years with an opportunity to contribute to scholarly discourse and develop their ideas into publishable academic work. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience for academic CVs for postgraduate study, for graduate job applications, or to simply showcase your passion and dedication to the field of history.
We welcome chapters across Ancient History, Medieval, Early Modern, Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century, and Twentieth Century and Contemporary fields. If you work in a different discipline but used historical methods for your essay, feel free to get in touch to see whether your work would be eligible – we welcome interdisciplinary contributions here!
Selected submissions will be published in the Southampton History Journal’s spring edition, which will be made available online. Authors of published articles will receive recognition for their scholarly contributions.
Submissions should include a short abstract and be between 1500-4500 words in length. You can submit up to two essays. Please complete a disclaimer form alongside your submission- the form can be found here. Send us your submissions at sotonhistoryjournal@gmail.com.
Submission Guidelines:
- Adapt your essay title into an article title
- Short abstract
- Size 11 font in Times New Roman
- 1.5 spacing
- Include full MHRA referencing and bibliography
- Between 1500-4500 words
Please contact us for help with converting your essays into an article – we will be holding a workshop on this too!
Submission Deadline: Friday 7th March 2025.
For inquiries or further information, please contact the editorial team at sotonhistoryjournal@gmail.com
Join Our Team!
The SJUH are recruiting! If you are passionate about history and fancy being part of the UK’s first undergraduate history journal, we want you! We are looking for:
Click the roles for more information and send your CV and a brief cover letter to sotonhistoryjournal@gmail.com to let us know you’re interested!