New Researchers in Maritime History Conference
At this annual conference, the British Commission supports emerging scholars who wish to share their work in a supportive environment and build relations with other maritime historians. We encourage applications from research degree students and warmly encourage participation by independent scholars. Contributions can address all aspects of maritime history in its broadest sense.
It is held in the spring of each year, and the location moves around Britain, as the conference is hosted by a variety of universities and museums and is sponsored by the Society for Nautical Research.
31st Conference for New Researchers
University of Southampton- 17-18 April 2026
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
The British Commission for Maritime History (BCMH), in association with the University of Southampton, warmly invite you to the thirty-first Conference for New Researchers.
REGISTER YOUR PLACE HERE via Eventbrite
Full programme details to follow.
The event is generously supported by the Society for Nautical Research to help emerging scholars who wish to share their work in a supportive environment and build relations with other maritime historians. The day will include talks from a range of postgraduate students and independent scholars (detailed programme tbc). Contributions can address all aspects of maritime history in its broadest sense.
The University of Southampton provides an ideal setting for this event, with its focus on the maritime world – offering courses in marine biology, oceanography, maritime law, ship science, maritime archaeology and history. It isa delightful setting for this annual conference and provides a unique opportunity for new scholars to present their work in a historic setting.
Call for papers closes on 13 March - Contributions can address all aspects of maritime history in its broadest sense.
Those wishing to offer a paper should complete the online form available from
There is an FAQs page on the eventbrite page.
Please direct any queries to newresearchers@maritimehistory.org.uk
Find out more about previous years here.
