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Registration for the 2025 AAHPSSS Conference now open

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2025 conference of the Australasian Association for the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science (AAHPSSS) is now open. The conference will be held in a hybrid format at the University of Queensland from Wednesday 3rd December to Friday 5th December.

Registration prices can be found below.

In-person 3-dayIn-person 1-dayRemote
FullConcessionFullConcessionFullConcession
Member$285$180$125$75FreeFree
Non-member$345$210$155$90$25$15

The registration page can be found here: https://aahpsss.net.au/conference/2025-aahpsss-conference/registration/

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Deadline Extended: 2025 AAHPSSS Conference CfP

The deadline for abstract submissions for the 2025 AAHPSSS Conference have been extended. Submissions are now due by August 8th. Abstracts can be submitted here.

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 conference of the Australasian Association for the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science (AAHPSSS) will be held in a hybrid format at the University of Queensland from Wednesday 3rd December to Friday 5th December.

The signature event for the conference will be the annual Dyason Lecture, presented in 2025 by Professor Peter Harrison (University of Queensland/University of Notre Dame). Other highlights will include keynote presentations from speakers across the range of HPS disciplines, special events for postgrads and early career academics, and other organised workshops. As usual, we will award the Langham Prize for the best presentation by a postgraduate student. 

We invite participation from scholars working in any area related to the history, philosophy and social studies of science, medicine or technology (including science and technology studies, sociology of health, environmental humanities, science communication, science policy, and metascience). We will be accepting submissions for:

  • Full papers (20 minutes) – to be allocated to sessions
  • Short presentations (10 minutes) – to be allocated to sessions
  • Organised sessions (90 minutes) – format and presenters arranged by organisers

Early-career academics, research students and scholars from historically underrepresented or disadvantaged groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Bursaries will be available for postgrads and insecurely-employed academics who reside outside south-east Queensland to attend in-person.

Join AAPHSSS here.

Please send any questions, suggestions or feedback to mail@aahpsss.net.au.

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CfP: 27th International Congress of History of Science and Technology

The 27th International Congress of History of Science and Technology will be held from 29 June – 5 July 2025 at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Symposium Proposals are due by 1 May 2024.
Standalone Papers are due by 1 December 2024.
For further details, please go to the Congress website: https://www.ichst2025.org

Conference Details

The International Congress of History of Science and Technology (ICHST), held every four years, is the world’s premier meeting for history of science and technology. The 27th Congress will be held as a hybrid in-person and online event at the University of Otago’s Dunedin campus in June-July 2025. Delegates registered for virtual participation will be able to both present and attend online. The Congress will bring together a diverse group of the world’s leading scholars and students in the fields of history of science, technology, and medicine as well as related disciplines. It will be the first time the Congress has been held in Australasia and only the second time in the Southern Hemisphere. The theme of the 27th ICHST is “Peoples, Places, Exchanges, and Circulation.”

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2015 Conference Accommodation

Rydges on Swanston 701 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

  • A 10 minute walk to the conference venue and close to the vibrant restaurants and cafes of Lygon Street, as well as the Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens.
  • When booking within 30 days of event quote ‘AAHPSS – Uni of Melbourne’ to access the following agreed upon rates (subject to availability)
    • Executive Queen room for $175 p.n.
    • Superior King Parkview room for $199 p.n.

Vibe Hotel Carlton 441 Royal Parade Parkville , Melbourne, VIC 3052,

  • A 10 minute tram ride, or a 25 minute walk through Princes Park, to the conference venue.

Melbourne Metro YHA 78 Howard St Melbourne VIC 3051

  • A 10 minute tram ride, or a 15-20minute walk, to the conference venue.
  • A wide variety of room choices, including private rooms.