The purpose of the European Society for the History of Science is to promote European cooperation in the field of the History of Science understood in the broadest sense. In particular, the society shall, in the European context, aim at:

* Providing a high-level interdisciplinary European forum for research in the History of Science;
* Promoting cooperation between its members;
* Promoting the preservation of and access to scientific heritage;
* Promoting, assisting, and advising on the teaching of the History of Science;
* Advancing the education of the general public in the historical, cultural, and social aspects of science.

Read more on the society's website: http://www.eshs.org

The theme of the conference is "Scientific cosmopolitanism and local cultures: religions, ideologies, societies". Sessions will be announced within April 2012.
Click here for the list of accepted symposia

• Deadline for grant application: February 10, 2012 (Notification of acceptance by 9 April 2012)
• Deadline for abstract submission: February 24, 2012 (Notification of acceptance by 2 April 2012)
• Deadline for early registration: May 4, 2012
• Opening: November 1st, 2012

Click here for instructions for participants and symposium organizers.

Greek language speakers may also consider registration at the 7th Panhellenic Conference on "History and Philosophy of Science in Teaching Physical Sciences".