2026 marks the fourth annual iteration of Nottingham Trent University’s History and Policy seminar series organised by Professor Steven King. In the aftermath of the recent controversial Budget and with debate on welfare reform continuing to dominate the news cycle, the seminar series will focus this year on the subject of welfare reform, looking at how, by taking a longer historical perspective to the topic, we may be able to offer new insights into the issue. This year we also intend to step back and look more broadly at other related policy issues, such as the current state of SEN education and disability employment.
Seminars take place online from 1700-1830 on the days indicated. It is expected that papers will last for c.45 minutes, with questions thereafter. For any further detail or problems in signing up, please contact: steven.king@ntu.ac.uk or catherine.gower@ntu.ac.uk
