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Call for Papers: WSG 40th Anniversary ‘Afterlives’ Project

On 7 January 2027, it will be exactly 40 years since WSG’s first meeting.  We intend to celebrate this milestone anniversary with two major collaborative events on the theme of ‘afterlives’: an online workshop, and a trade book compiled from the workshop contributions.

Our proposed theme, ‘Afterlives’, provides the potential for both expansive and reflective thinking. We could explore not only the representation of women throughout history but also WSG’s role in promoting the study of women over four decades. We’re open to a broad range of interpretations, but papers may wish to consider how women have been forgotten in posterity; the various ways in which they have been posthumously portrayed, vilified, or celebrated; and any progress (or lack thereof) in the exploration of women’s history in the past four decades.

We invite proposals for 10-minute papers. By submitting a proposal to the workshop, you confirm that you will subsequently submit your paper for publication. We will be requesting a 3,000-word mini chapter suitable for a general reader (submission date to be confirmed, probably mid-2027).

There will also be two bursary awards available for participants to conduct further research prior to their chapter submissions (applications open from October 2026 with awards announced January 2027).

Contributions should ideally be for one of the following six categories, which will form the basis of our workshop programme and book structure:

  • Travelling Women
  • Royal Women
  • Women in Art
  • Women Writers
  • Scientific Women
  • Religious Women

These were the most popular categories suggested in the informal expressions of interest we received from members. However, we’re open to receiving proposals on other themes, and may adjust this structure if exciting options materialise!

Please send a draft title and short proposal (maximum 350 words) by 14 August to louise@philipmarksav.co.uk and veschutte@gmail.com. The programme will be finalized by mid-September. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.  

NOTE: We’ll also be holding an informal in-person celebration on Saturday 17 April 2027 at the Foundling Museum and potentially a book launch in 2028. Details to be announced nearer the time.

Annual workshop

Details for our annual workshop have now been announced. They are as follows.

Women’s Studies Group Annual Workshop: Sunday 18th May 2025, at the Foundling Museum, London, WC1N 1AZ Registration 11 a.m; event ends at 4.30 p.m.

Meeting and Greeting in (im)Polite Society Keynote by Professor Penelope Corfield: ‘Female Salutations in Britain in the Long Eighteenth Century: Deep Curtseying, Bobbing, Kissing … and Shaking Hands’.

Keynote Abstract: Greetings are dynamic. They can be given politely or rudely. They also change significantly over time. So women, when giving or receiving salutations, have to stay alert and make choices – as Penelope Corfield explains in her keynote lecture, focusing upon Britain in the long eighteenth century.

Further details, including the call for 5-minute presentations and registration details can be found here.

***POSTPONED***: WSG Annual Workshop For Love or Money?: Women, Amateurs and Professionals with Professor Judith Hawley

We are sorry to announce that due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Women’s Studies Group have had to postpone the workshop due to take place on the 2nd May at the Foundling Museum. Attendees who had registered online have been issued a refund. We hope to be able to reschedule the day in due course. Please bear with us during this time and when the day is rescheduled, we will announce on the website, social media and through our members’ list.

 

***POSTPONED*** Registration Now Open: For Love or Money?: Women, Amateurs and Professionals with Professor Judith Hawley

For Love or Money?: Women, Amateurs and Professionals

Keynote: Professor Judith Hawley (Royal Holloway, University of London)

Date: POSTPONED

We are pleased to announce the WSG annual workshop is now open for registration. Fully details are available via the workshop page: https://womensstudiesgroup.org/annual-workshop/