The History UK Disability and History Project was launched in November 2023 in response to the History UK EDI report which identified disability as an important aspect of EDI work worthy of further investigation. It is co-funded by the Royal Historical Society.
The aims of the study is to better understand a) the experiences of disabled, chronically ill (any long term health condition), D/deaf, Blind/partially sighted, neurodivergent students and staff in history departments (or related units) in Higher Education Institutions and b) the teaching and studying of disability history in UK Higher Education. It builds on the History UK EDI Pedagogy Report that highlighted that disability and history was an area demanding further attention. We aim to produce a sector-wide report and generate policy recommendations.
The project is led by Dr Sarah Holland and supported by 3 project research fellows (Dr Alexandra Morris, Dr Sarah Hayward and Tilly Guthrie) and an Advisory Board.
Project updates will be added here during the project.
How to get involved:
Project survey
Thank you to everyone who took part in our project survey. Responses will contribute to the HUK Disability and History Report – this will provide an evidence base for recommendations, which we hope can enhance experiences in HE and showcase examples of good practice.
Case studies and interviews – if you are involved with or aware of a project relating to disability and history, and would like this to be considered for a case study or interview, please email the project lead, Dr Sarah Holland (sarah.holland@nottingham.ac.uk).