History and Theory of Photography Research Centre

Birkbeck research centre

Engaging with photography as a multi-faceted medium in the School of Arts

About us

Find out about the History and Theory of Photography Research Centre - its research focus, aims and steering group.

Jo Spence Memorial Library Archive

The Jo Spence Memorial Library is a vivid picture of the photographer's life and interests, and also serves as an academic resource.

Forthcoming events

Find out about events we are planning for the future.

Past events

We have a very busy schedule of events, including exhibitions, conferences, symposiums and book launches. Find out about our past events.

MA History of Photography

Our Centre is associated with the postgraduate programme MA History of Photography.

History of Photography journal

The editorial team of the History of Photography journal, published by Taylor & Francis, is based at the Centre.

Picturing the family: media, narrative, memory

Dr Silke Arnold-De Simine discusses family photographs and cultural memory.

Photography and Identity

Lorna Robertson, graduate in MA History of Art with Photography, discusses the representation of women in visual culture as explored in the Jo Spence Memorial Library.