HISTORY THESIS FAIR 2025
!! Save the Date !!
Wednesday 30 April, 2-4pm
Examination Schools (North Writing School)
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e History Thesis Fair is aimed at 2nd year history undergraduates embarking on their research for a dissertation and who are looking for source materials.
The Fair is an excellent opportunity to gain a wider perspective on the wealth of research sources available for your field of study.
Learn about resources you may not yet have considered for your project, and meet librarians, archivists, researchers, and collection curators who can guide you towards relevant material or useful finding tools.
Speak to other students who have previously written dissertations and learn about their TOP 10 TIPS.
Be curious, network and make connections with experts and your peers. Explore the most helpful resources available to you according to geographical area, research theme, or source format. And be inspired to deliver your best project.
Special Collections, libraries and archives, e.g.
Topical stalls, e.g.
Geographical stalls, e.g.
Doing research on your thesis also means that you will need to learn new skills, deepening your knowledge of resources and sources and how to go about locating and using them.
To help you on this exciting journey, the library has organised a series of talks, classes, workshops and a Thesis Fair which are designed to
Check out the classes and workshops (watch this space) set up for you to help you learn the skills you will need.
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.
If you can't attend the Fair, then fear not. You can still speak to experts, learn about sources and get help:
If you need any help, contact us at library.history@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Ensure you have read the History Faculty's guidance on the Compulsory Thesis (SSO required).
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
