Current Editor:
Hello! My name is Lily and I’m in my final year studying International History and Politics. I’m so excited to be editing the History Student Times for 2023/24 and I can’t wait to see where we can go with this year’s editions.
My main goal for this year is to make the History Student Times as much of a collaborative experience as possible. This means continuing to offer opportunities such as assistant editing and getting students more involved in choosing each theme in order to get as many voices heard as possible.
As an international history student, I’m especially interested in making sure all the issues include an expansive worldview. In particular, I’d like to focus on topics that go beyond the traditional parameters of what most history curriculums cover. Personally, I am interested in the Russian Tsars and revolutionaries as well as the social movements of the 1960s but I’m looking forward to discovering more fascinating areas of history through everyone’s articles.
HST is a really rewarding way to enhance your writing, researching and editing skills all while being a fun and flexible commitment. It is also a great addition to your CV, so keep an eye on your emails and social media throughout the year for opportunities to get involved.
You can follow us on a range of platforms, including our newly launched Instagram, all of which I have linked below.
Instagram: @historystudenttimesleeds
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/history-student-times
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leedshst
Twitter: @LeedsHST
If you have any questions, please email me at:
historystudenttimes@leeds.ac.uk
Previous Editors:
Hello! My name is Charlotte, I’m in my second year of single honours History and I’m the editor for the History Student Times for 2022/23.
As a history student I’m really interested in the medieval and early modern era but I look forward to seeing what areas of history get covered this year! Like the previous years not only will the HST remain online but we are continuing to focus on the more unknown aspects of history in order to hopefully bring to light more of our diverse and often forgotten past, from how we have historically expressed ourselves to the people who have shaped our lives without our knowledge.
Regardless of whether you have written for the HST or not this publication is an excellent way for students to develop their CVs both as writers and as assistant editors which you can see for yourselves by reading our previous issues.
If you want to explore the HST more check out our social media’s down below!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/history-student-times
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leedshst
Twitter: @LeedsHST
If you have any questions please email me at:
historystudenttimes@leeds.ac.uk
Looking forward to seeing you all in the new academic year!
2021/22 Editor
Hi, I’m Henna. I’m a second year single honours History student and I will be stepping into the shoes as HST editor for the 2021/22 academic year.
Continuing from last year’s success, we are keeping HST exclusively digital! This means that we are able to accept a higher volume of article proposals and you’ll always have a copy on hand to send to everyone. Each of the three issues will have contemporary references, but allowing the scope to explore all aspects of history.
I am really interested in getting more minority representation within this year and I’d love to see a focus on global history. As the paper’s first WOC editor, it would be great to see a wider range of articles that celebrate and explore often untold history.
HST is a great way to build confidence in your writing and to see the process of an edited journal. For First Years and new writers, please feel free to take a look at our past issues which you can find on this website and see the range of articles that have been written.
To further HST’s online presence, we now have a LinkedIn profile which you can find here:
You can still follow us on Facebook and Twitter too on @LeedsHST to keep up to date with how to get involved in these next few issues.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate in contacting me at: historystudenttimes@leeds.ac.uk
2020/21 Editor
Hi, my name is Jenny. I’m a third year single honours History student and I’m excited to say I will be the HST editor for the academic year 2020/21.
Although this year looks a little different than we expected, I am excited to be editing three unique issues of HST reflecting the extraordinary way we are studying this year. As my own interests lie in cultural history, it is interesting how we as a society are adapting to this ‘new normal’ and how it may come to influence our way of studying history.
Take a look through our past issues to see the talent and range of interests on offer from our school. Keep updated by following our social media accounts and keep an eye out for information on upcoming issues and how you can get involved.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/leedshst
Twitter: @LeedsHST
If you have any questions, queries or want to get in touch, feel free to email: historystudenttimes@leeds.ac.uk
2019/20 Editor
Hi! I’m Toni, a third year single honours History student and I’m looking forward to taking on the HST editorial position for 2019/20.
My interests lie in shining light on more forgotten and overlooked histories whether this be in relation to gender, race or class and I’m looking forward to recruiting a range of other ideas from other students for HST content.
Whether you’re a novice or writing veteran, the HST is happy to have your voice and it’s a great way to enhance your CV.
For first years and other new writers interested in getting involved, feel free to have a browse through the website and past articles to get a feel for the publication. There are also copies of the previous issue in the History Foyer (floor 3 of the Michael Sadler Building).
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/leedshst
Twitter: @LeedsHST
If you have any questions, queries or want to get in touch, feel free to email: historystudenttimes@leeds.ac.uk
Hope to hear from you all soon!
2017/18 Editor
Hi, I’m Steph and I’m the 2017/18 History Student Times Editor.
I’ve just finished my first year at the University of Leeds studying joint honours English and history. My main areas of interest are in medieval history, but I have a significant interest in the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Tudors. I also have a particular fascination with Germany and Nazism during WW2.
I’m hoping to continue Liz’s great work in modernising HST and I’m sure that a large part of that will be through this blog and social media. Any students currently abroad or on industrial placements who would like to share their experience and use this blog as a platform are welcome to do so – hopefully this will increase awareness of all of the opportunities that are available for students.
I hope everyone enjoys the blog and takes the time to browse and explore everything it has to offer. Look out for any updates in the coming weeks.
If anyone has any questions, needs more information or just wants to chat and share some ideas, you can contact me at historystudenttimes@leeds.ac.uk or www.facebook.com/leedshst.
See you in September!
Steph
2016/17 Editor
Hi! I’m Liz and the new 2016/17 History Student Times Editor.
I have just returned from my year abroad studying at the University of Copenhagen and am a final year single honours history student. My main areas of interest are imperial and post-colonial history, but I am looking forward to learning about a variety of different eras and themes over this coming year as the HST editor.
As well as the physical editions of the HST magazine, I’m hoping this blog will provide the opportunity for students and others to learn more about their degree and engage with each other. In particular I would love to hear more from students currently on their years abroad or industrial placements who can use this blog as a platform for sharing their experiences and adventures with an ever-increasing readership!
Please take your time to explore the blog and look out for updates in the coming weeks.
If you’ve got any questions or would like some more info, please do not hesitate to get in touch at historystudenttimes@leeds.ac.uk or www.facebook.com/leedshst
Liz
2015/16 Editor
Hello, I’m Katie! I’m the editor of the History Student Times for 2015/2016.
I am a third year International History and Politics student with a keen interest in Modern Asian history. I am currently studying the special subject of the Korean War and I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge and beginning my dissertation within this area of research.
I am grateful to have the opportunity to be the editor of a magazine which has made a great impact within the School of History thanks to the previous editors. My main goal is to bring the History Student Times up to date by introducing topical themes to engage a wider audience. I am looking forward to the publication of the first issue of this year which maintains a focus on the issue of persecution. I also aim to engage more people with this blog through promoting it as both an academic resource and a writing platform for study abroad and year in industry students. Hopefully this link will provide their fellow students with useful insights into their experiences and knowledge.
You can contact me at historystudenttimes@leeds.ac.uk or http://www.facebook.com/leedshst if you have any questions to ask or ideas you would like to share.
I hope you enjoy what the History Student Times has to offer this year!
Katie
2014/15 Editor
Hello! I’m Frankie, the editor of the History Student Times for 2014/15.
I am a third year History student at the University of Leeds. I have an interest in early modern and modern history, with a more specific focus on warfare. I am currently working through my undergraduate dissertation, fo
cussing on the special subject ‘From Byron to Bin Laden: Transnational War Volunteers’.
Having the chance to be the editor for this year is a great privilege. As the editor, I aim to continue the great work that has been put in throughout the years. I hope to create a better online presence for the magazine, engaging more with social media. I also want to maintain and improve this blog, and aim to get more regular writers included in the blog. I thought it would also be a great achievement if we could get outside contacts writing for the blog, and aim to get other subjects and pupils involved that have a keen interest in history.
If you have any questions or ideas, would like to get in touch or would like to write regularly for the HST blog, you can get in contact with me at historystudenttimes@leeds.ac.uk.
2013/14 Editor
Hello, I’m Rachael – this year’s editor of the History Student Times.
Originally from Blackpool, I’m currently studying for my degree in History at the University of Leeds. I have a keen interest in medieval social history, and am presently working through the final year of my course and the construction of my undergraduate dissertation.
As editor, it has been my ambition to broaden the focus of the magazine in order to attract a wider range of historical disciplines and tastes, encouraging articles that stretch back to the middle ages as well as pieces concerning more recent history. I have also aimed to give the magazine a greater online presence, extending our reach through the use of Facebook and Twitter.
If you have any questions, or would like to get in touch, you can get in contact with me at historystudenttimes@leeds.ac.uk.
I hope you enjoy the blog.
Rachael.
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