Focusing on the future of global history
Queen’s Department of History Global History Initiative (GHI) is hosting a field-defining conference in October 2024.
Organized by Chair of the Department of History, Amitava Chowdhury, Principal Emeritus and Professor of History, Daniel Woolf, and doctoral candidate Heather Poussard, the Global History: Remapping Categories and Concepts conference brings together some of the top historians in the world for a two-day workshop.
The focus of the event is the future of global history and 12 speakers from around the world, from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada have been invited. Conference themes ponder on the theory and methodology of global history from the empirical vantage of a wide array of topics, ranging from artificial intelligence, environmental history, and Indigenous land claims among other subjects.
Dr. Chowdhury highlights the significance of the GHI 2024 Conference. “The GHI 2024 Conference brings together some of the world’s foremost historians to discuss the current state and future direction of global history as a field. The study of global history aligns seamlessly with the university’s commitment to global engagement, fostering a deeper understanding of the historical roots of interconnected cultures, societies, and the shared challenges of our contemporary world.”
Featured speakers include: Sven Beckert, Harvard University; Maxine Berg, University of Warwick; Dipesh Chakrabarty, University of Chicago; Jo Guldi, Emory University; Marnie Hughes-Warrington, University of South Australia; Stefan J. Link, Dartmouth College; David B. MacDonald, University of Guelph; Julia McClure, University of Glasgow; John R. McNeill, Georgetown University; Allan Megill, University of Virginia; Heather Streets-Salter, Northeastern University; and Heidi Tworek, University of British Columbia.
The conference starts on Thursday, October 3 in Mitchell Hall with opening remarks at 8:30 am and continues Friday, October 4, starting at 8:30 am. For those unable to attend in person, the conference will also be available on Zoom. Use this link to attend virtually.
Learn more about the Global History Initiative on the webpage.