UNDERGRADUATE HISTORY THESIS FAIR 2025
!! Save the Date !!
Wednesday 30 April, 3-5pm
Examination Schools (North Writing School)
The History Thesis Fair is aimed at 2nd year history undergraduates embarking on their thesis research and who are looking to explore the wealth of research source material available for their field of study.
The Fair is the ideal opportunity to learn about resources you may not yet have considered for your project, and to connect with librarians, archivists, researchers, and collection curators who can guide you towards relevant material or useful finding tools. You can also speak to other students who have previously written dissertations and learn about their TOP 10 TIPS.
Missed the Fair? Forgot to write something down? Don't worry. This page will collect links to guidance and contact details that you can refer to afterwards!
Special Collections, libraries and archives, e.g.
Topical stalls, e.g.
Geographical stalls, e.g.
Working on your thesis means that you will need to learn new or improve existing research skills, including:
The Bodleian Libraries have many classes and workshops set up to help you learn the skills you need - check out the research training page on this Libguide:
The main entrance to the Examination Schools is stepped. There is a ramped entrance immediately to the left of the main entrance. There is lift access throughout the building, two wheelchair accessible toilets and hearing support systems that can be deployed where needed throughout the building. Most areas of the building have level access.
The accessible toilet is gender neutral and is at the bottom of the staircase opp. Room 8.
If you have any queries, please email library.history@bodleian.ox.ac.uk.
Ensure you have read the History Faculty's guidance on the Compulsory Thesis in the Oxford Historians Hub:
Important deadlines:
Title Submission - Friday of 6th week, Michaelmas Term of your 3rd Year
Thesis Submission - 12.00 midday on Friday of 8th week of Hilary Term of 3rd year
For advice on footnotes and bibliography, visit:
