History of Knowledge, a seminar and masterclass with Simon Schaffer

• Department of History

History of Knowledge, a seminar and masterclass with Simon Schaffer (University of Cambridge), organised by The History of Science and Medicine Working Group

In honour of the upcoming publication Working Knowledge: A Simon Schaffer Reader (University of Chicago Press, 2026), the History of Science and Medicine Working Group invites Simon Schaffer, Professor of History of Science (Emeritus) at the University of Cambridge, for a masterclass with researchers in the Department of History whose thesis projects engage with the history of knowledge broadly speaking. They will have the opportunity to present a source of their choice and receive feedback from Prof. Schaffer and the attendants.

The two-part event will kick off on 26 March with an afternoon seminar open to all members of the EUI community. A group discussion of Prof. Schaffer’s essay ‘Colonial climatology and hydraulic architecture in the age of revolution’ will introduce us to his working methods. This will be followed by the first session of the masterclass.

The following morning, 27 March, we will continue with the second session of the masterclass. Individuals who do not wish to present but would like to attend the seminar and/or masterclass and to participate in the discussions are very welcome to join.

Should you have any questions, please contact hosm@eui.eu