New Researchers in Maritime History conference 2023

Attending the New Researchers in Maritime History Conference 2023

I had the pleasure of attending the New Researchers in Maritime History Conference 2023, held at the University of Portsmouth in the UK from 31 March to 1 April 2023. The conference was a great opportunity to learn about new research in maritime history, network with other researchers, and gain feedback on my own work.

The conference was organised by the British Commission for Maritime History (BCMH), and it brought together over 100 postgraduate students and early-career researchers from around the world. The theme of the conference was "New Directions in Maritime History," and it featured a variety of papers on a wide range of topics, including:

• The use of new technologies, such as digital humanities and remote sensing, in maritime research
• The study of maritime history from a global perspective
• The intersection of maritime history with other fields, such as environmental history, social history, and gender studies
• The history of women at sea, the history of maritime labour, and the history of maritime environmentalism

I was particularly interested in the papers that explored new approaches to maritime history.

I also enjoyed the opportunity to network with other researchers at the conference. I met a number of other postgraduate students and early-career researchers who are working on interesting and innovative projects. I found it very helpful to talk to other researchers about their work, and I learned a lot from their insights.

Overall, I had a very positive experience at the New Researchers in Maritime History Conference 2023. I learned a lot about new research in maritime history, I networked with other researchers, and I gained feedback on my own work. I would definitely recommend attending the conference if you are interested in maritime history.

First time attending this conference. Lots of great speakers on a range of subjects. 

Really enjoyed Sarah Louise Mller's presentation on Women in British W11 Naval Intelligence.