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ISRH 2026 RHSSA 2026 New Contree 2027
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ISRH 2026 Conference Programme

Cross-border Regions in History

22–24 September 2026 Seinäjoki, Finland
VenueRytmikorjaamo
ProgrammeKeynotes & Presentations
ActivitiesReception, Gala & Cultural Visit
The IV Global International Society for Regional History (ISRH) Conference brings together scholars to explore regional history across borders and from a variety of historical perspectives. The programme includes keynote addresses, research presentations, networking opportunities and cultural activities. Featured keynote speakers: Mark Bassin, James Hlongwana and Alina Kuusisto.
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Call for Papers

RHSSA 2026 Conference

Rural and Urban Histories of Southern Africa in microspatial and trans local contexts

25–27 November 2026 Masvingo, Zimbabwe
VenueGreat Zimbabwe University
Abstract Deadline31 August 2026
Notification of Acceptance16 September 2026
The Regional History Society for Southern Africa (RHSSA) will host its 5th Conference in Zimbabwe at Great Zimbabwe University, Herbert Chitepo Law School, Masvingo City. The conference invites historians, scholars, practitioners, archivists and urban planners to explore the multiple pasts of Southern Africa's rural and urban histories in microspatial and translocal contexts. Areas of interest include settlement histories, colonial and post-independence developments, community life, heritage, urban cultures and identities, environmental histories, education, labour and comparative or translocal perspectives.
Abstract Submissions Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words and should include the abstract title and a short biographical note.

Abstract submission deadline: 31 August 2026 Notification of acceptance: 16 September 2026 Conference dates: 25–27 November 2026 Registration payment deadline: 5 October 2026

Further information on abstract submissions, registration, conference fees, accommodation and enquiries is available on the official RHSSA 2026 Conference Page and in the full Call for Papers.
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50th Anniversary

New Contree – 2027 Activities

Celebrating 50 Years of New Contree (1977–2027)

2027
ConferenceIn-person, South Africa – November 2027
Webinars3 Online, for Postgrad & Emerging Scholars
PublicationsSpecial Anniversary Issues
New Contree — established in 1977 as Contree and renamed in 1994 — will mark 50 years of scholarly contribution to regional and local history debate in Southern Africa, Africa and beyond. To celebrate this milestone, the journal is planning an in-person conference in South Africa in November 2027, three online webinars with a focus on postgraduate and emerging scholars, and special anniversary publications. Prizes and further activities will also form part of the celebrations.
About the Journal New Contree is DHET accredited and indexed in Web of Science – ESCI.

e-ISSN: 2959-510X  |  ISSN: 0379-9867  |  Submit your article: newcontree.org.za

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