What is the European Society for the History of Science (ESHS)?

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The European Society for the History of Science (ESHS) is a scholarly society founded in 2003 that promotes European cooperation in the history of science, technology, and medicine. Its members are located throughout the world, and its website at eshs.org serves as the official entry point for membership information, news, its journal, and its early career network.

What ESHS does

According to the society's own site, its core purpose is to promote European cooperation in three related fields:

  • History of science
  • History of technology
  • History of medicine

Founded in 2003, the society has an international membership base — members are located throughout the world, not only in Europe.

What you can find on eshs.org

The homepage functions as a hub for the society's main activities and resources. The visible sections include:

Section What it offers
Membership Information on becoming a member of the ESHS
Latest news Updates, including prize announcements such as the Neuenschwander Prize
Official journal The ESHS journal, published in Open Access
Early career network A network that early career scholars can join
Contact A way to reach the society with questions or suggestions

Who it is for

ESHS is relevant if you are:

  • A researcher or student in the history of science, technology, or medicine
  • An early career scholar looking for a community — the site notes you can join its early career network
  • Someone who wants to follow news and prizes in this field, or read the society's Open Access journal
  • Interested in joining an international scholarly society whose members span the globe

Practical notes

  • The journal is described as published in Open Access, so its content is accessible without a subscription.
  • The site includes a "subscribe" signal, which suggests some form of subscription or membership sign-up exists, but the homepage excerpt does not specify pricing or terms. Check the membership page directly for current details.
  • For specific questions, the site provides a contact route rather than a detailed FAQ on the homepage.

If your goal is to understand the society's scope, join it, or follow its publications and news, eshs.org is the authoritative starting point.