'The Second World War: 80 Years On' - Second World War Research Group Annual Conference 2025Info Location Attendee Categories Contact More Info Event Information
DescriptionThe international scholarly society of the Second World War Research Group looks forward to hosting over 180 researchers working on the conflict both within and beyond the discipline of history, as well as from those who cross disciplinary boundaries. Speakers from all six continents have been invited to present their high-quality research at this exciting two-and-a-half day event. This will be one of the largest academic events to mark the 80th anniversary of the surrender of the Axis powers at the end of the Second World War. The main conference (all day on 12-13 June 2025) will be held at the Waterloo Campus of King’s College London. We are also excited to share that the National Army Museum will be hosting us on the evening of 11 June, beginning at 6pm, for a panel discussion between senior scholars from around the globe. This will be followed by a wine and canapes reception in the Atrium, below the suspended Lynx helicopter. Space for this is limited to 140 participants, so this will be on a first-come-first-served basis. The SWWRG (Europe) Conference Organising Committee: Professor Jonathan Fennell (KCL), Dr. Jean Smith (KCL), Dr. Alex Wilson (KCL), Dr. Richard Hammond (Brunel University), Megan Hamilton (KCL)
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Additional ItemsMore InformationAccommodation: There is no preferred accommodation for this conference. As London experiences a huge influx of tourism, we encourage you to book your accommodation well in advance. There are many options for accommodation (hotels, hostels and Airbnb) depending on your budget and preferences. Travel around London: London has plenty of options for public transit. The closest public transit stops to the main conference venue are: National Rail – Waterloo Station Public transit information for travelling to the National Army Museum can be found here: Visas: Please email [email protected] if you are in need of a letter of acceptance for your UK visa application. Please note that the conference organisers are only responsible for issuing the letter. The time taken to process the visa is not the responsibility of the organisation committee. Conference Programme: A provisional programme/schedule will be shared by email when registration is complete (April). A final programme/schedule will be shared by email by 1 June. This will also include further venue information, such as wifi access and building-specific information. Printed copies of the programme will be provided on 12-13 June. Catering for 12-13 June: Coffee and tea will be available for delegates before the conference starts each morning. The morning and afternoon breaks will have coffee, tea, fruit, and biscuits. Lunch will have gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. | |||||||||||||||
