Welcome to the ICOHTEC News section, where we share the latest updates and announcements relevant to the Association and its community. Here you will find timely information on key developments, initiatives, events, opportunities, and other items of current interest. Some posts may also be featured in the relevant dedicated sections of the website for easier reference. We update this page regularly—check back often to stay informed about what’s new at ICOHTEC.
ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 232 (June 2026) is now online 30 June 2026 - We are pleased to announce the publication of ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 232 (June 2026). This new issue includes ICOHTEC news, the results of the 2026 Maurice Daumas Prize, updates on the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting in Alexandroupolis, news from ICON, recent publications, featured events, calls for papers, and funding and job opportunities for the history … Continue reading "ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 232 (June 2026) is now online"
ICOHTEC announces the 2026 Maurice Daumas Article Prize 29 June 2026 - ICOHTEC is pleased to announce that the 2026 Maurice Daumas Article Prize has been awarded to Boyd Ruamcharoen for the article “Tropicalizing the Portable Radio: Electronics and the U.S. Military’s Battle against Fungi in the Pacific War,” published in Technology and Culture. The Prize Committee praised the article for its rich analysis of the use … Continue reading "ICOHTEC announces the 2026 Maurice Daumas Article Prize"
JTH Railways & Empire and Railway 200 Collections available open access until 8 July 25 June 2026 - The Journal of Transport History has made two virtual collections of articles temporarily available open access until 8 July 2026. The first collection, JTH Railways & Empire Collection, brings together articles from the journal on the broad theme of railways and empire. It was prepared to coincide with a recent workshop held at the National … Continue reading "JTH Railways & Empire and Railway 200 Collections available open access until 8 July"
ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 231 (May 2026) is now online 28 May 2026 - We are pleased to announce that ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 231 (May 2026) is now available. This new issue includes ICOHTEC news, updates on the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting, the Turriano ICOHTEC Prize 2026 call for submissions, news from ICON, recent publications, featured events, calls for papers, and funding and job opportunities of interest to the … Continue reading "ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 231 (May 2026) is now online"
53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting: early bird registration closing soon 27 May 2026 - Early bird registration for the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting is closing soon. Participants wishing to benefit from the discounted registration fee are encouraged to secure their ticket before the early bird deadline, 10 June 2026. ICOHTEC 2026 will take place in Alexandroupolis, Greece, from 8 to 11 October 2026, under the theme “Engaging the History … Continue reading "53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting: early bird registration closing soon"View news from previous months (Archive)
James Williams 29 April 2026 - We just received the very sad news that our Honorary Member James Williams has passed away. He is well known for his research in the historical relationship between people, technology, and the environment. His opus embresses Energy and the Making of Modern California (1997) as well as numerous articles. His “Understanding the Place of Humans … Continue reading "James Williams"
ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 230 (April 2026) is now online 27 April 2026 - We are pleased to announce the publication of ICOHTEC Newsletter 230 (April 2026). This new issue features an interview with Stefan Poser (ICOHTEC President 2021–2025), important updates on the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting (including early-bird registration and practical travel information), and the Turriano ICOHTEC Prize 2026 call for submissions. You will also find news from … Continue reading "ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 230 (April 2026) is now online"
ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 229 (March 2026) is now online 29 March 2026 - We are pleased to announce the publication of ICOHTEC Newsletter 229 (March 2026). This issue opens with the Turriano ICOHTEC Prize 2026 call for submissions and continues with fresh ICOHTEC updates, including two interviews with members of the Programme Committee for the 53rd Annual Meeting. Readers will also find a look back at past newsletter … Continue reading "ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 229 (March 2026) is now online"
Reminder: ICOHTEC PhD School 2026 — Applications close 20 March 2026 17 March 2026 - A friendly reminder that applications for the ICOHTEC PhD School 2026 will close soon (Friday, 20 March 2026, 18:00 UTC). The School will take place in hybrid format at UNAM, Mexico City, on 24–25 November 2026, and is open to PhD students and postdocs working in the history of technology and related fields. Participation is … Continue reading "Reminder: ICOHTEC PhD School 2026 — Applications close 20 March 2026" ICOHTEC 2026 Annual Meeting — Submission Deadline Extended to 15 March 3 March 2026 - In response to the strong interest in the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting and to accommodate colleagues who experienced technical difficulties during the submission process, the deadline for abstracts and proposals has been extended to 15 March 2026. The meeting will take place in Alexandroupolis, Greece, from 8 to 11 October 2026, under the theme “Engaging … Continue reading "ICOHTEC 2026 Annual Meeting — Submission Deadline Extended to 15 March" Reminder: ICOHTEC PhD School 2026 — Applications still open 1 March 2026 - This is a friendly reminder that applications are still open for the ICOHTEC PhD School 2026, which will take place in hybrid format at UNAM, Mexico City, on 24–25 November 2026. Open to PhD students and postdocs, this year’s School focuses on “Engaging the History of Technology: Bridging Disciplines and Perspectives for Global Challenges” and … Continue reading "Reminder: ICOHTEC PhD School 2026 — Applications still open"
ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 228 (February 2026) is now online 27 February 2026 - We are pleased to announce the publication of ICOHTEC Newsletter 228 (February 2026), a new issue that continues the Newsletter’s richer and more dynamic format, now fully aligned with the renewed structure of the ICOHTEC website. This issue brings together a wide range of content for our community, including an interview with ICOHTEC Treasurer Florian … Continue reading "ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 228 (February 2026) is now online" Final Reminder: ICOHTEC 2026 Annual Meeting — Submission Deadline Approaching (No Further Extensions) 24 February 2026 - This is a final reminder for colleagues planning to submit to the ICOHTEC 2026 Annual Meeting: the submission deadline (28 February 2026) is now only a few days away, and no further extensions will be granted. If you are considering submitting a paper or panel proposal, we strongly encourage you to complete and send your … Continue reading "Final Reminder: ICOHTEC 2026 Annual Meeting — Submission Deadline Approaching (No Further Extensions)"
Call for Submissions: Turriano ICOHTEC Prize 2026 (Early-Career Book Prize) 28 January 2026 - ICOHTEC invites submissions for the Turriano ICOHTEC Prize 2026, an early-career award for book-length works in the history of technology (broadly defined), sponsored by the Juanelo Turriano Foundation and worth €2,500, with an additional €500 travel support for the winner to attend the award session at the next ICOHTEC symposium. Eligible submissions include monographs or … Continue reading "Call for Submissions: Turriano ICOHTEC Prize 2026 (Early-Career Book Prize)"
Icohtec Newsletter 227 January 2026 28 January 2026 - ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 227 (January 2026) is out! We are happy to announce the release of ICOHTEC Newsletter 227 (January 2026). This issue inaugurates a richer and more navigable structure, designed to make it easier to follow what matters most to our community—new opportunities, calls, events, publications, and key updates from ICOHTEC. Importantly, the newsletter’s … Continue reading "Icohtec Newsletter 227 January 2026"