Category: EDI

History UK research fellowship – History and Disability Project

accessibility, disability, ECR, EDI, Fellowship, inclusivity, pedagogy, research, Royal Historical Society

History UK is seeking two early career historians (PhD or post-doc) for short-term fellowships to contribute to their History and Disability project (co-funded by the RHS).  

History UK Disability and History Project  

The History UK EDI report [https://www.history-uk.ac.uk/history-uk-history-pedagogy-and-edi-project-report/] identified that disability is often not foregrounded in University EDI initiatives and was an area demanding further attention. The number of staff and students declaring disabilities is increasing and the awarding gaps for disabled students are significant. The Covid-19 pandemic and the wider mental health crisis in higher education highlighted the challenges faced. It also led to an intense interest from the student body in the histories of medicine, health and disability. The HUK Disability History Project has 2 complementary strands examining a) experiences of disabled students and staff in history departments in HEIs and b) the teaching and studying of disability history in UKHE. The aim is to generate evidence-based recommendations and produce a sector-wide report in the style of previous HUK reports. The project is jointly funded by the Royal Historical Society.  

The HUK research fellows will contribute to the shaping of the project, conduct desk-based research (of websites, blog posts, social media for relevant case studies, reports or practical guides and relevant peer-reviewed literature), present clear and concise summaries of their findings, facilitate survey work and focus groups. The research fellows will be expected to undertake 40 hours of work each during the project. Work can largely be undertaken flexibly at times that suit the researchers, except for some scheduled events. Researchers will begin work on the project during June 2024 and conclude in October 2024 (timescale subject to change). The renumeration for the fellowship is fixed at £750 per researcher. 

Person specification: 

  • An early career historian (PhD or post-doc) 
  • An interest in disability, history and pedagogy  
  • Excellent research skills 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision 
  • Excellent organisation and project management skills 
  • Attention to detail 
  • Experience of surveys and focus groups  

Due to the nature of the project, we are particularly interested to receive applications from people researching/teaching disability history and/or who consider themselves a disabled historian. 

To apply: Send a short CV (1-2 pages) and cover letter to the project lead Dr Sarah holland (sarah.holland@nottingham.ac.uk) 

In the cover letter you should explain why you are interested in the role, how you meet the person specification, and what you will bring to the project.  

The deadline for applications is Friday 17 May 2024 at 5 pm.  

History UK research fellowship – Inclusive Pedagogies: EDI and History in Higher Education

diversity, EDI, equality, inclusivity, Project, research

History UK is undertaking a project to examine EDI policies and practices in history curricula in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The project includes a range of EDI issues including race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, class and intersectionality. It also considers a range of pedagogical policies and practices including curriculum design (content, approaches to teaching and learning, forms of assessment), learning environments, community building and identity, accessibility, awarding gaps.

The aim is to identify key priorities and challenges for subject specific EDI pedagogical work, the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has helped or hindered aspects of EDI pedagogical work, and examples of inclusive pedagogical practice in history and the humanities.

The first phase of the project has been a series of focus groups with Directors of Teaching/Course Leaders and EDI leads for History from a range of HEIs from across the UK.

The next phase of the project is to produce a report summarising the findings of the focus groups which will be underpinned by research on EDI and pedagogy including subject specific work.

History UK is seeking a postgraduate student for a short-term fellowship to support the research process. The History UK fellow will conduct desk-based searches of websites, blog posts and social media for relevant case studies, reports and other practical guides. They will also identify relevant peer-reviewed literature on EDI and pedagogy. They will write clear and concise summaries of their findings to help inform the project report. They may also be asked to assist in the writing or planning of the report and associated blog posts.

The fellow will be expected to do 30 hours work on the project in July, working flexibly at times that suit them. The renumeration for the fellowship is fixed at £500.

Person specification:

  • A postgraduate student (MA or PhD) in History, or a related discipline, based at a higher education institution in the UK;
  • Strong research skills;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
  • Excellent organisation and project management skills;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Experience of writing reports (preferable);
  • Interest in EDI and pedagogy (preferable).

To apply: Send a two-page CV and a one-page cover letter to sarah.holland@nottingham.ac.uk

In the cover letter you should explain why you are interested in the role, how you meet the person specification, and what you will bring to the initiative.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 28th June 2022 at 6pm.

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