Body in History Network

The Body in History Network will bring together researchers across disciplines interested in the history, representation, and experience of the human body and its environments. The group will provide a space to unite the disparate range of body research at Oxford, offering a unique opportunity to cross disciplinary divides, network, and share insights.

Please email mailto:bihn@history.ox.ac.uk to join the mailing list.
Type: Seminar Series
Series organiser: Helena C Aeberli
Timing: Fridays 13:30-15:30, Weeks 1, 3, 5 & 7

Talks:

Friday 17 October 2025

The Body in the Archive - discussion group, and meet and greet
Date: 17 October 2025, 13:30 - 15:30
Speaker : Discussion Group
Venue: Magdalen College, High Street OX1 4AU
Venue Details: Oscar Wilde Room
Organisers: TBA
Hosts: TBA

Friday 31 October 2025

Body in History Talks + Troubleshooting
Date: 31 October 2025, 13:30 - 15:30
Speaker Various Speakers
Venue Details: Location TBA
Organisers: TBA
Hosts: TBA

Friday 14 November 2025

'The Body as Data' reading group
Date: 14 November 2025, 13:30 - 15:30
Speaker : Reading Group
Venue Details: Location TBA
Organisers: TBA
Hosts: TBA

Friday 28 November 2025

Keynote Lecture: Professor Helen King on Uncovering the History of Women’s Bodies
Date: 28 November 2025, 13:30 - 15:30
Speaker : Professor Helen King
Venue Details: Location TBC
Organisers: TBA
Hosts: TBA

Editor: Belinda Clark