British Association for American Studies

baas.ac.ukHistorians of the Twentieth Century United States (HOTCUS) Winter Symposium 2027 Call For Papers - British Association for American StudiesThe call for papers for the Historians of the Twentieth Century United States (HOTCUS) Winter Symposium 2027 is open! With the focus of Perspectives on the History of American Education,…

❄️ The HOTCUS Winter Symposium 2027 will take place in Warwick on 19th February. 📚 Proposals are invited for papers/panels/roundtables which engage with American educational history. ❗ Abstracts should be submitted no later than 1st November. Read more: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukCall for Papers: Online Colloquium on Translation in and of Paul Auster's Writing - British Association for American Studies“Taking us away from where we are?” Translation in Paul Auster’s Writing / Paul Auster’s Writing in Translation Keynote speaker: Marita Thomsen Online Colloquium, Friday 19 March 2027, 1 p.m. – 6…

Call for Papers 🔊 Proposals are invited for an online colloquium on translation in/of Paul Auster's writing. Closing date for submissions: Thursday 26th November. baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukAssistant Professor of Nineteenth Century US History - British Association for American StudiesThe Department of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History to begin in the fall 2027 semester. Research and teaching expertise should…

Job Opportunity: The Department of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History to begin in the fall 2027 semester. Learn more: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukDigest Submission Archive - British Association for American StudiesPromoting, supporting and encouraging the study of the United States since 1955

Looking for inspiration, or your next great American Studies read? 📖 The BAAS News & Events feed is updated with brand new books 📚 baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukFull professorship (W3) in “American Studies” (f/m/d) - British Association for American StudiesWe are looking for excellent candidates from the social sciences (in particular, sociology, political science, economics/economic history, or media studies) with a strong focus on the United States.

The Faculty of Economics & Social Sciences & the Heidelberg Center for American Studies at Heidelberg University invite applications for a full professorship in American Studies with an expected start date of 1st April 2028. Deadline: 4th November Apply now: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukPepperpots and Provision Grounds: Zine-making Workshop - British Association for American StudiesJoin Research Fellow Carmen Andall-Woodroofe for a recipe zine-making workshop that unearths food histories in Britain’s former Caribbean colonies. In this workshop you will hear stories of enslaved…

Upcoming Event at the British Library: A recipe zine-making workshop that unearths food histories in Britain’s former Caribbean colonies. 11am | 31st October | British Library, London baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.uk2027 BAAS Awards now open to submissions! - British Association for American StudiesEach year, BAAS offers a variety of awards, prizes, teaching assistantships, and research assistant awards, supporting the development of American studies in Britain. The 2027 Awards are now open to…

🏆️ We are delighted to announce that we are now accepting submissions for the 2027 BAAS Awards! See the full list of awards here: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukNew Book: Teaching American Studies in Britain - British Association for American StudiesTeaching American Studies in Britain: Perspectives and Possibilities (ed. Megan Hunt and Lydia Plath) is out now! Purchase, read open access, or come to one of our launch events.

📕 'Teaching American Studies in Britain: Perspectives and Possibilities' A new collection exploring the varied approaches to teaching AmStudies today, edited by Megan Hunt & Lydia Plath. Learn more about the book + launch events: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukCentre for Indigenous and Settler Colonial Studies' Circumpolar North Fiction and Poetry Reading - British Association for American StudiesThe Centre for Indigenous and Settler Colonial Studies' (CISCS) Fiction and Poetry Reading Group is set to reconvene in November 2026! For this iteration of the group, we will be discussing 6…

Are you interested in joining the Circumpolar North Fiction and Poetry Reading Group hosted by the Centre for Indigenous and Settler Colonial Studies (CISCS)? Beginning next month, the group will meet online to discuss texts by Indigenous writers across the Arctic. baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

events.bl.ukPepperpots and Provision Grounds | British LibraryJoin Research Fellow Carmen Andall-Woodroofe for a recipe zine-making workshop that unearths food histories in Britain’s former Caribbean colonies. In this

Upcoming Event: 'Pepperpots & Provision Grounds' A recipe zine-making workshop that unearths food histories in Britain’s former Caribbean colonies within the Library’s archival collections. Saturday 31st Oct | British Library, London | Booking required events.bl.uk/events/peppe...

baas.ac.uk30 Years of Infinite Jest: A Fearless Fiction reading group - British Association for American StudiesFearless Fiction uses experimental literature to change the way we see ourselves, our neighbours, and our world. Join us as we read, wrestle with, and revel in David Foster Wallace’s postmodern…

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Fearless Fiction is back, & this time it's asking: What is Infinite Jest? Beginning 8th Oct, the reading group will meet regularly at John Harvard Library, London, to dissect Wallace's postmodern masterpiece for its 30th anniversary. Sign up: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukCall for Applications: HCA Spring Academy 2027 - British Association for American StudiesThe Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) invites applications for its annual Spring Academy on American Culture, Economics, Geography, History, Literature, Politics, and Religion to be held…

The Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) invites applications for its annual Spring Academy to be held in April 2027. Subsidised travel expenses may be possible (see criteria). Application deadline: 15th Nov baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukThe Society for the History of Women in the Americas (SHAW) Steering Committee Vacancies - British Association for American StudiesSHAW invites expressions of interest to join its steering committee. The vacancies are for Chair and Membership Secretary.

The Society for the History of Women in the Americas (SHAW) invites expressions of interest to join its Steering Committee. Deadline: 30th Oct baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukDevelopment Fund Deadline: 1st October 2026 - British Association for American StudiesThe deadline for submitting an application to the BAAS Development Fund is approaching on 1st October 2026.: BAAS invites scholars in any field of American Studies to apply for grants of up to two…

⚠️ The BAAS Development Fund deadline is Wednesday 1st October ⚠️ Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to access grants of up to £2,000 to support activities in American Studies. baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukCFP Geographies of Horror - British Association for American StudiesCall for Papers: Geographies of Horror Department of English Studies (University of Zadar) in collaboration with The Society for the Study of the American Gothic (SSAG) Keynote speaker: Jeffrey…

CFP: Geographies of Horror 🗺️ 🧟 Papers are invited on the spatial dimensions of horror texts for an upcoming conference. Abstract deadline: 1st Oct baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukSchools - British Association for American StudiesBAAS exists to promote, support, and encourage the study of the United States including in Colleges and Schools across the United Kingdom. We recognize that educators in this sector play a crucial…

23 Sept

ICYMI: The Summer 2026 Schools Newsletter is available to read on our site. baas.ac.uk/community/sc...

22 Sept

events.bl.ukAmerican Writers’ Week | British LibraryJoin us for the British Library's American Writers’ Week (28 September – 2 October), presented in association with Festival America, Vincennes, France. Par

21 Sept

✍️ American Writers' Week at the British Library, a series of fantastic events featuring a range of celebrated writers, commences on Mon 28th Sept. Learn more & get your tickets now. events.bl.uk/events/ameri...

baas.ac.ukJob: Digital BAAS 2027 Conference Manager (x2) - British Association for American StudiesThe British Association for American Studies (BAAS) is seeking two Conference Managers to oversee the planning and running of its 72nd Annual Conference. This is its third to be hosted entirely…

21 Sept

🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY You have until Friday 25th Sept to apply for the role of Conference Manager, helping to deliver an extraordinary BAAS 2027 digital conference next spring. Learn more: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukBlack Theatre Makers from the Archive to the Classroom - British Association for American StudiesStaging the Archive’s latest project has produced an exciting new education resource: Working with teachers, theatre-makers, researchers and the British Library's Learning and Curatorial Teams we…

18 Sept

“Black Theatre Makers from the Archive to the Classroom” showcases six plays by Black theatre makers working in Britain in the early 20th century, addressing the lack of access to resources for teaching Black theatre. Enter the archive here: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

events.bl.ukAmerica Now! A Special Relationship? | British LibraryIn April 2026, The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee published its report, ‘Adjusting to New Realities: Rebalancing the UK-US Pa

16 Sept

Don't miss tomorrow's America Now! session on the "special relationship" between the UK & the US. 6:30pm | 17th Sept | Eccles Institute | Free (No booking required) events.bl.uk/events/ameri...

baas.ac.ukBAAS Statement on the Death of Professor Jason Arday - British Association for American StudiesThe BAAS community has been deeply saddened by the death of Professor Jason Arday. We stand with Professor Arday’s family, friends, students, colleagues and all who mourn him during this difficult…

14 Sept

We have shared the below statement on the death of Professor Jason Arday. We stand with Professor Arday’s family, friends, students, colleagues, & all who mourn him. baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukAmerica Now! A Special Relationship? - British Association for American StudiesThe British Library Eliot Room | Thursday 17 September, 18.30-19.30 | Free, no booking required

11 Sept

How strong is the "special relationship" between the UK & the USA? In the next America Now! session, a panel of experts will ask what is left of that relationship, & if it was ever really that special. 6:30pm | Thurs 17th Sept | Free baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukCfA: Visiting PhD student program at SINAS, Uppsala University - British Association for American StudiesUppsala University’s Swedish Institute for North American Studies (SINAS) is offering visiting grants for 1–2 PhD students within the humanities and social sciences for a 2–4 week stay in Uppsala…

11 Sept

Call for Applications 📣 The Swedish Institute for North American Studies (SINAS) at Uppsala University is offering PGRs the opportunity to visit & participate in research-related activities. Deadline: Tues 15th Sept baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukBAAS Development Fund - British Association for American StudiesThe BAAS Development Fund supports activities relating to American Studies research, pedagogy, or career development; and the development of networks or other organisations that support American…

7 Sept

⚠️ There is now less than one month to apply for the BAAS Development Fund ⚠️ The Fund supports a range of American Studies academic activities with grants of up to £2000. Proposals are due by 1st October. baas.ac.uk/funding/baas...

baas.ac.ukCall for Papers: In Progress - Graduate Journal of North American Studies (Deadline Oct 15th, 2026) - British Association for American StudiesIn Progress is a peer-reviewed online journal based at the English Department of Leibniz University Hannover, Germany. For our Spring 2027 issue, we invite submissions from MA students in North…

2 Sept

Call for Papers: In Progress ✍️ Graduate Journal of North American Studies Submissions are invited for excellent work written by graduate students in Anglophone literary, cultural, & media studies (including work in North American Studies). Deadline: 15th Oct baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukCFP Virtual Conference | Consuming US Popular Culture: Media Aesthetics, Ethics and Literacy - British Association for American StudiesThe purpose of this year’s virtual conference is to open a space for the analysis of the ethical principles (or lack thereof) that seem to guide the construction, circulation and reception of public…

27 Aug

#CFP - Consuming US Popular Culture: Media Aesthetics, Ethics and Literacy. 27–28th November, Virtual Conference. Deadline for abstract proposals: 1st November. baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukColonial Mobilities in the US, UK, and Palestine - British Association for American StudiesOn Thursday 3 September, from 5pm-7pm, at the Brig Cafe in Birmingham, join UK American Studies Against the Genocide for an event on mobility justice and empire, featuring Dr. Dani Abulhawa…

25 Aug

"Colonial Mobilities in the US, UK, and Palestine" An upcoming event, supported by the BAAS Development Fund. 3rd September, BRIG Cafe, Birmingham. baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

24 Aug

BAAS invites scholars in any field of American Studies to apply for grants of up to 2 years in duration. Grants may be requested for up to a maximum of £2000 for a range of American Studies academic activities that seek to develop American Studies scholarly communities. 👉️ baas.ac.uk/funding/baas...

baas.ac.ukSummer Scholars: Dance in the Caribbean and the USA - British Association for American StudiesTue 25 August | 13.00-14.00 | The British Library Foyle Room | Free | Part of the Eccles Institute's lunchtime talks series, two Visiting Fellows explore the Jumbie Dance of Montserrat, and Native…

21 Aug

Next week's Summer Scholars / Eccles Institute's lunchtime talks series features two Visiting Fellows exploring the Jumbie Dance of Montserrat, & Native American influence on modern US dance theatre. Tue 25th August | British Library Foyle Room | Free baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukEllen Craft Essay Prize 2026 - British Association for American StudiesThe Scottish Association for the Study of America (SASA) is thrilled to announce that this year’s Ellen Craft Essay Prize is now open for submissions. The Ellen Craft Essay Prize is intended to help…

19 Aug

The Scottish Association for the Study of America (SASA) is thrilled to announce the Ellen Craft Essay Prize is now open for submissions. The Prize promotes & encourages the study of marginalised voices in American Studies at the PGR & ECR levels. Deadline: 7th December baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukCFP: The Black Press at 200 - British Association for American StudiesThis two-day symposium at Howard University, home of the Black Press Archives, will convene scholars, journalists, archivists, artists, and students to critically examine the past, present, and…

17 Aug

CFP 📰 "The Black Press at 200", March 2027 This two-day symposium critically examines the past, present, & futures of the Black Press. Submit your proposal by 18th September. baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukSummer Scholars: Photographs and languages of North American indigenous peoples - British Association for American StudiesThu 20 Aug | 13.00-14.00 | The British Library Foyle Room | Free | Part of the Eccles Institute's series of lunchtime talks, Donna Morrow discusses how Edward S. Curtis photographed Native North…

14 Aug

Next week in the Summer Scholars series at Eccles Institute... 'Bringing Edward S. Curtis and "The North American Indian" into focus' & 'Tractable Conversations: Indigenous Language Lists in Early Modern Texts' Thu 20 Aug | 1pm | British Library Foyle Room | Free baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukCfP - ACLA 2027 Virtual Seminar "Graphic Medicine as Method: Visual Storytelling and New Directions in Medical/Health Humanities" - British Association for American StudiesThis CfP invites contributions exploring graphic medicine as a methodological resource in medical/health humanities, with a focus on comics-based practices as methods of inquiry, collaboration and…

13 Aug

#CFP 🩺 "Graphic Medicine as Method", ACLA Virtual Seminar (May 2027) Learn more: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukCRSW / AHRC Doctoral Studentship, King's College, London - British Association for American StudiesWe invite proposals under the theme of: “Narratives of Enslavement and their Legacies” Applicants are invited to propose innovative research exploring any element of the relationship between…

12 Aug

⏰️ Reminder: Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to apply for a doctoral studentship from King's College for project that engage with narratives of enslavement! Apply before 1st Sept 🚨 baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

events.bl.ukUpcoming events & exhibitions, The British Library | British LibraryExhibitions, events, and courses with a host of world-class speakers - designed to expand your perspectives and inspire you. Online and in-person. Visit us

7 Aug

The Summer Scholars series at Eccles Institute, British Library continues next week! Tues 11th Aug: Rediscovery of the Music of Gilda Ruta / Afro-Indigenous Brazilian objects in British Museums and Libraries Thurs 13th: Black Loyalists / American Revolution stamps Learn more: events.bl.uk

baas.ac.uk⏰ Reminder: Submit your research by Sept. 15 to the Met Journal - British Association for American StudiesSubmit your research by Sept. 15 to the Met Journal

6 Aug

🏛️ The Metropolitan Museum Journal publishes research notes on works of art in The Met’s collection. Deadline: 15th September Submit your research now! baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukSummer Scholars: Lady Six Monkey & Native American education in the US - British Association for American StudiesThu 6 Aug | 13.00-14.00 | British Library Foyle Room | Free | Part of the Eccles Institute's series of lunchtime talks, Carmen Ávila discusses the life of Indigenous Mexican ruler Lady Six Monkey,…

5 Aug

Lady Six Monkey & Native American Education in the US, part of the Eccles Institute's Summer Scholars series of lunchtime talks, will take place at 1pm TOMORROW. Learn more here: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukDigest Submission Archive - British Association for American StudiesPromoting, supporting and encouraging the study of the United States since 1955

29 July

The BAAS News section is updated with new monographs 📚️ baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

28 July

📣 CFP Applicants are invited to propose research exploring any element of narratives of slavery for the CRSW / AHRC Doctoral Studentship at King's College, London. The award pays Home Tuition Fees for students in the Department of War Studies. Deadline: 1st Sept baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

youtube.comThe Talk Interview - Dr. Gwenetta CurryWelcome back to The Talk! Today’s episode features an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Dr Gwenetta Curry, a Reader at the Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and…

27 July

ICYMI: The latest episode of The Talk, featuring Dr. Gwenetta Curry, is available to watch now - www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT8j...

baas.ac.ukCall for Papers, BAAS Postgraduate Symposium, 2026: Transatlantic Connections and the ‘Special Relationship[s]’ - British Association for American StudiesThe 2026 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium invites proposals from postgraduate researchers at all levels and across all disciplines on the topic of Transatlantic Connections and the ‘Special…

24 July

#CFP The next BAAS Postgraduate Symposium, Transatlantic Connections and the ‘Special Relationship[s]’, will take place at the V&A East Storehouse in London on 9th November. Proposals/abstracts are invited by 15th September. Learn more: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

baas.ac.ukCall for Papers: Gender and History in the Americas Seminar Series, 2026-27 - British Association for American StudiesThe Society for the History of Women in the Americas (SHAW) invites proposals for its upcoming 2026-27 seminar series, showcasing innovative research on the histories of women, gender, and sexuality…

22 July

CFP: Gender & History in the Americas Seminar Series, 2026-27 Papers, roundtables, & contributions that investigate histories of women, gender, & sexuality from a hemispheric perspective are welcomed before 31st July. baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

21 July

The Talk is back! This episode features an inspiring & thought-provoking conversation with Dr Gwenetta Curry, a Reader at the Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences & Informatics and a leading voice in global public health research. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT8j...

baas.ac.ukJob Adverts: Journal of American Studies - British Association for American StudiesThe British Association for American Studies invites applications for the following positions at the Journal of American Studies: All appointments will commence on 2 January 2027, and are for four…

BAAS seeks a research-active scholar of American Studies to take up a role as one of two Associate Editors, with responsibility for JAS’s book reviews. These will appear in the non-peer review section of the journal, “Readers’ Room.”

BAAS seeks a research-active scholar of American Studies to take up a role as one of two Associate Editors, with responsibility for JAS’s features. These are non-peer review short essays and comment pieces that appear in the non-peer review section of the journal.

BAAS seeks an experienced, research-active scholar of interdisciplinary American Studies to join Will Norman as co-editor of JAS. The Co-Editors have responsibility for the overall running of the Journal, and for determining its intellectual vision.

We're looking for 3 x editors to join our team at the British Journal of American Studies, BAAS’s flagship publication, one of the longest-running and most respected area studies journals in the world. The closing date for applications is July 20th, and the full advert can be found on our website.

3 July

We're Hiring! BAAS is pleased to share three job opportunities which are open for applications with a closing date of 20th July 2026. We're hiring the following roles (1 x Co-Editor, 1 x Associate Editor (Features), 1 x Associate Editor (Book Reviews)) for the Journal of American Studies.