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British Studies Events

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nacbs | Pasadena

The North American Conference on British Studies 2026 Annual Meeting will take place from November 11-15, 2026 at the Westin Pasadena in California. This year, the joint annual meeting of NAVSA and NASSR will take place the same weekend, just down the street at the Hilton.

NACBS Virtual Events

JBS Listening Session for UK-based Scholars

January 8, 2026

The Journal of British Studies will host a listening session for UK-based scholars of British Studies. More info and RSVP here. 

The Overseer State with Sascha Auerbach

January 15, 2026

Join NACBS to celebrate the publication of Sascha Auerbach’s recent book The Overseer State: Slavery, Indenture and Governance in the British Empire, 1812-1916. Jonathan Connolly will join Sascha in discussion. Info and RSVP. 

Windrush Cricket with Michael Collins

January 21, 2026

Join NACBS to celebrate the publication of Michael Collin’s recent book Windrush Cricket: Imperial Culture, Caribbean Migration, and the Remaking of Postwar England. Info and RSVP. 

JBS: Receiving and Writing Manuscript Reviews

January 22, 2026

The Journal of British Studies is hosting a workshop for graduate students and early career researchers on reviewing article manuscripts for journals and what to do when you receive these reviews. Info and RSVP here. 

Seeking the High Ground with Matthew Mason

March 5, 2026

Join NACBS to celebrate the publication of Matthew Mason’s recent book Seeking the High Ground: Slavery and Political Conflict in the British Atlantic World. Eliga Gould will join Matthew in discussion. Info and RSVP. 

British Studies Events

Calls for Papers

NACBS Book Series

The NACBS runs a regular book series featuring recently published books by NACBS members. These virtual events are free, open to the public, and include a discussion with the author. If you are an NACBS member who would like to participate in a book event, please click here to submit your information. Upcoming book events are listed in the schedule above. You can check out recordings of past events here.

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