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British Studies Events

Annual Meeting

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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.

Upcoming events

Baptists, Bengalis, and the Construction of Agricultural and Horticultural Science in India, 1793-1840 with Laura Tavolacci

April 23, 2026

Join NACBS to celebrate the publication of Laura Tavolacci’s recent work Baptists, Bengalis, and the Construction of Agricultural and Horticultural Science in India, 1793-1840. Info and RSVP. 

Deserted Wives and Economic Divorce in 19th-Century England and Wales with Jennifer Aston

April 30, 2026

Join NACBS for a discussion of Deserted Wives and Economic Divorce in 19-century England and Wales: 'For Wives Alone'. Amy Froide will join author Jennifer Aston in conversation. Info and RSVP. 

Broadcasting Apartheid with Tal Zalmanovich

May 7, 2026

Join NACBS to discuss Tal Zalmanovich’s recent book, Broadcasting Apartheid: British Television and the Anti-Apartheid Campaign, 1950-1990. Rachel Sandwell will join Tal for discussion. Info and RSVP. 

Postponed: Windrush Cricket with Michael Collins

May 15, 2026

Postponed: 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. 

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.

British Studies Events

Calls for Papers

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