Who Was Peter Gosden?

One of our Fellowships is named after Peter Gosden, but who was he? Peter Gosden (1927–2012) was a leading historian of education who made a substantial contribution to the field during more than three decades at the University of Leeds. With his colleague W. B....

History of Education Society: Fellowships 2026

In 2026, the History of Education Society will fund TWO fellowships to establish a higher public profile for the History of Education Society, its associated publications and conferences, and other activities concerned with the study and teaching of the history of...

What is – The Peter Gosden Fellow?

Within our Executive Committee, the History of Education Society is supported by 3 individuals who have unique roles through the form of a paid Fellowship. These are the ‘Peter Gosden Fellow’, ‘Richard Aldrich Fellow’ and ‘Ruth Watts...