In this first issue of 2026, we profile the illustrious career of Professor Kate Heal, Chair of IAHS Ltd. Find out too about an exciting new Call for Papers for an ICCLAS-led Special Issue. And in addition to listing the three latest issues of HSJ, we provide synopses of all our recent featured and Open Access articles, as well as casting the spotlight on a notable review and other ‘hot topics’. Read it all here.