This two-day workshop, held at Antwerp University, focuses on developing the skills, insights, and confidence needed to participate fully in international academic life, whether through publishing, conferencing, or building professional networks. Registration deadline: 15 December (with accommodation), 19 January 2026 (without accommodation) via bureau@onderzoekschoolpolitiekegeschiedenis.nl. Read more.

Co-organized with Huizinga Institute for Cultural History. This hands-on, interactive course for PhD candidates (also open to RMA students) consists of three days, in Utrecht. Besides practicing with preparing, conducting and reflecting on an interview, we discuss key theoretical notions on working with oral sources. 20 and 27 February and 27 March 2026, Utrecht. Please send your one-page motivation for taking part in this course to huizinga@uu.nl before 15 December. More Information. 

On 14 November the Research School Political History, together with Huizinga Institute, N.W. Posthumus Institute, and the Netherlands Research School for Medieval Studies, organized a careerday for PhD Candidates. This biennial event is organized to support PhD candidates in History in exploring career opportunities both within and beyond academia. Throughout the day, professionals from a wide range of sectors, including publishing, government and policy, intelligence, NGOs, the private sector, and academia, shared their experiences and insights. We warmly thank all speakers and attendees for making this edition a success.