The physical phenomena underlying thermally stimulated luminescence and conductivity measurements, logically considered as complementary to conventional thermal analysis measurements, are outlined. The equipment and samples required to make such measurements are briefly described, and the basic concepts underpinning the interpretation of the data sketched. Some recent experimental data, chosen to reflect the sensitivity of thermally stimulated luminescence and conductivity to doping of the sample and changes in its morphology, are presented and discussed.The application of thermal analysis techniques to the study of organic polymers has increased rapidly in recent years [1,2]. The range of information which can be extracted from such measurements is impressive, e.g. glass transition, crystallization and melting temperatures, the effects of additives such as plasticizers and stabilizers on these parameters, thermal stability, degree of curing, and possibly identification of the components in a polymer mixture.