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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA)

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The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance brings together 12 HEIs, The RSE and SGSAH to provide a collective voice for Arts & Humanities in Scotland. 🌐 Visit our website saha.scot 🎙️ Listen to our podcast #SAHAConversations on Spotify

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The First UHI Institute for Northern Studies Annual Lecture will be held on 7pm - 9pm Wednesday 21st October 2026 at UHI Perth Scotland and remotely for those who can't make it to Perthshire. tinyurl.com/4kwhxnxm
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's Doors Open Days in Edinburgh ✨️ Among the many venues, the US Consulate General opened its doors for visitors as part of the Consulate’s ongoing “America250” campaign to mark 250 years of American independence. SAHA co-Chair Prof @murrayp.bsky.social is delivering a talk on Thomas Paine
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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Edinburgh today for our Humanities Summit: Advocacy, Policy and Place. This session was co-organised with @sahavoice.bsky.social and hosted by @byleaveswelive.bsky.social. Find out more about our Humanities Summits: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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A speaker addresses a room full of attendees at the Humanities Summit.A speaker addresses a room full of attendees at the Humanities Summit.
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
SAHA co-Chair Prof Catherine O'Leary is presenting our latest report, Languages in a Global Scotland @sas-news.bsky.social @murrayp.bsky.social @clairegorrara.bsky.social
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Languages in Scotland, where are we now? Prof Fiona Barclay ( @stir.ac.uk ) is presenting an overview of the current landscape @sas-news.bsky.social
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Mapping the Arts and Humanities reveals the UK’s diverse arts and humanities research infrastructure, & highlights the connections between the organisations, institutions & networks that provide such key support for the arts & humanities. @sas-news.bsky.social @clairegorrara.bsky.social
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
As part of the Humanities Summit: Policy, Advocacy and Place - hosted in partnership with @sas-news.bsky.social, SAHA co-Chair @murrayp.bsky.social is chairing a panel with Dr Dan O'Connor & Prof Tom Crick MBE @clairegorrara.bsky.social
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Humanities Summit: Policy, Advocacy and Place, hosted in partnership with @sas-news.bsky.social is officially underway. The summit is designed as a collaborative space for reflection and action. @murrayp.bsky.social @clairegorrara.bsky.social
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Economic and Wellbeing Impact Assessment, carried out by BiGGAR Economics, finds that the @rcsofficial.bsky.social contributed £64.4 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Scottish economy and supported 1,650 jobs in 2024/25. www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
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RCS economic impact
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – recognised as one of the world's leading performing arts conservatoires – generates £5 in economic and social value for every £1 of p...
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This week SAHA co-Chair Prof @murrayp.bsky.social attended an event hosted by APPG Classics at the @houseoflords.parliament.uk as the guest of the Classical Association and the occasion of the launch of two new books, Humanities Forward and Classics and Public Policy
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Join us for our next Humanities Summit: Policy, Advocacy and Place - hosted in partnership with @sas-news.bsky.social Wednesday 16 September | 13:30-16:45 | @byleaveswelive.bsky.social 🔗Limited availability, register now: saha.scot/humanities-s...
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Humanities Summit: Policy, Advocacy and Place | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
✍️The Interactive Map of Burns Suppers Worldwide is a major output of ‘The Burns Supper at 225 Years: Scottish Tradition, Global Reinvention’ project. Read Dr @drcleoocy.bsky.social article 👇 @glasgowburns.bsky.social @paulinemackay.bsky.social
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225 Years On: The Burns Supper as Global Living Heritage - by Dr Cleo O’Callaghan Yeoman | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Why Housing and Film? Prof Johnny Rodger (@glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social) writes about using film as a pedagogical tool in teaching an elective class in housing history in a new article for our website saha.scot/why-housing-...
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Why housing and film? By Professor Johnny Rodger | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
SAHA currently has three working groups: Languages in Scotland, Environmental Humanities, and Digital and Cultural Economy. The Digital and Cultural Economy SAHA Working Group exists to foreground research which covers the creative, performing & digital arts & the cultural economy more generally.
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"How has my understanding of sustainability education changed over time?” asks Dr Qudsia Kalsoom ( @dundee.ac.uk) in a new reflective piece on our website saha.scot 👇
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From Behaviour Change to the Bigger Picture: A Reflective Journey – by Dr Qudsia Kalsoom | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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The Centre for Robert Burns Studies @glasgowburns.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Final call to take part in the #BurnsSupper225 global survey and ensure that your Supper appears on the map when it goes live on 18th July! 2 weeks to go until the official 225th anniversary of the first ever Burns Supper and counting… Access the survey here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🌍
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The Centre for Robert Burns Studies @glasgowburns.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
We’re excited to announce that the official launch of the new Interactive Map of Burns Suppers Worldwide will take place on Saturday 18th July at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland - book your tickets below! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-burns-...
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The Burns Supper at 225 Years
The University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies is delighted to launch a new interactive map of Burns Suppers Worldwide.
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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Excellent afternoon with @christophersmith.bsky.social engaging on AHRC policy, strategy and outlook in the context of @ukri.org & UK government strategy- hosted by @sahavoice.bsky.social and @royalsoced.bsky.social Colleagues from across the sector in Scotland really enjoyed themselves !
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
@rcsofficial.bsky.social was recognised by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the '25 Best Drama Schools in the World'. Find the full article below 👇 www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/ar...
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The 25 Best Drama Schools in the World, 2026
A diploma from one of these ace institutions can launch an acting career. Just ask alums like Meryl Streep, Adam Driver and Cynthia Erivo.
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
How does Scottish literature connect with the global stage? Read Tom Hubbard's guest article on our website saha.scot 👇 saha.scot/scottish-and...
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Scottish and International Literary Studies: A Call for Dialogues by Tom Hubbard | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
SAHA co-Chair Professor Murray Pittock ( @murrayp.bsky.social | @glasgow.ac.uk) has been commissioned to examine how the #Fringe supports jobs and businesses across #Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland. Read the article on @heraldscotland.bsky.social 👇
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Each year International Museum Day (May 18th) highlights the pivotal role museums play in providing hands-on learning experiences that serve society and its development. Last year Prof @paulinemackay.bsky.social & Prof Neil McDonnell marked the occasion with this article 👇
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Reimagining Cultural Access: Museums in the Metaverse By Professor Neil McDonnell and Dr Pauline Mackay | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The latest confirmation of what research has been telling us since the 1990s. Culture is a drug without side effects @sahavoice.bsky.social
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Last week, the Celtic Academies Alliance hosted a day of panel discussions around Languages at Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham. The event brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from Wales, Scotland, & Ireland to explore the shared challenges and opportunities surrounding languages 👇
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Celtic Academies Alliance: Languages Symposium | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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UWS @uniwestscotland.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
As we celebrate National British Sign Language Day this week, we're highlighting the work of our PhD student, Lara McIntyre, who is leading research into the experiences of deaf individuals in VR social spaces. Read more: www.uws.ac.uk/news/study-finds-vr-sign-language-used-by-deaf-gamers/
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
✍️Recent research on intercultural competence has shown that people who speak more than one language are more empathic and open than monolinguals. Cultural awareness is a key priority for employers, and learning another language is one of the best ways of developing it. Read the full article 👇
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Language learning and Cultural Awareness by Dr Sarah Gubbins | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
✍️If languages are treated as infrastructure, then the question becomes how to invest in them. Read the article by Raisa McNab (Association of Translation Companies) and Sara Robertson (Institute of Translation and Interpreting) on our website saha.scot/languages-as...
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Languages as Infrastructure: Why Multilingual Capabilities Matter by Raisa McNab and Sara Robertson | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Quick reminder of a fascinating seminar coming up next week 'Did Nobody Die? Rousay and Egilsay Kirk Sessions, 1733 - 1747' by our very own Lynn Campbell ➕ 5.30pm to 7.30pm 28th April 2026 ➕ UHI Orkney and online (register through link below for online) ➕ Free tinyurl.com/2ncrktem
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SGSAH @sgsah.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Today, on Earth Day, in partnership with British Council Scotland, we're proud to host the EARTH Scholarships Impact Symposium, bringing EARTH scholars, mentors & partners together to share the real-world impact of the programme - in research, communities and futures shaped through collaboration.
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SGSAH @sgsah.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🌍 This Earth Day 2026, SGSAH & British Council Scotland launch a new Impact Portfolio from the EARTH Scholarships Programme. Showcasing work by our EARTH Scholars (2023–25), it highlights creative, interdisciplinary responses shaping more sustainable futures. Explore: issuu.com/sgsah/docs/c...
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Edinburgh College of Art @edincollegeofart.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
GRADUATE SHOW TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! We're so excited! The 2026 Graduate Show season is fast approaching, and you can book your tickets for all events NOW at www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/edinburgh... We'll see you there!
The Graduate Show logo - 2026 written in a big, white puffy font - on an orange background. The words Edinburgh College of Art Graduate Show are beneath in black.
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SGSAH @sgsah.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Meet our new Featured Researcher, Cicely Farrer! ✨ Cicely's PhD @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social explores art, gender & activism, tracing how artists organised politically across the 20th century. Discover her story & research in full → sgsahresearch.com/featured-res...
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International Association for the Study of Scottish Literatures @iassl.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The latest issue of Études écossaises (25 | 2026), entitled 'Scottish Territories and Memories', is available in open access. It features contributions by IASSL members Kristel van Soeren, Monika Kocot, Julie Gay and Camille Manfredi. journals.openedition.org/etudesecossa...
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Happy #NationalUnicornDay 🦄 fun fact, in 1790, according to The Royal Society of Edinburgh's records, "Dr Gregory presented to the Society an Unicorn’s Horn (so called) from the Whalefishing Company of Aberdeen". See the minutes entry 👇 📷Royal Society of Edinburgh [archive ref: ACC10000/1]
A diary entry from RSE records: "Dr Gregory presented to the Society an Unicorn’s Horn (so called) from the Whalefishing Company of Aberdeen".
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
🖋️ How do we incorporate #AI in our schools and universities without eroding the language learning process? Read Prof Will Lamb ( @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social ) article on our website 👇 saha.scot/working-grou...
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AI in Scottish Language Education: Augmentation, Not Replacement - by Professor Will Lamb | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Recording a diverse and engaging podcast with Jackie Bird for Love Scotland today on The Shortest History of Scotland, everything from the Casket Letters to the Loch Ness Monster @oldstpublishing.bsky.social
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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Our latest blog post, by Céline Thobois-Gupta, is now live - read about the recent IHA Professional Training Workshop: Environmental Humanities held @ria.ie - just a taste of the engaging work conducted by IHA thematic Working Groups. www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...
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Irish Humanities Alliance | IHA Professional Training Workshop: Environmental Humanities
Overview<br /> The meeting organised by the IHA Environmental Humanities Working Group on 26 March 2026 at the Royal Irish Academy gathered scholars and early career researchers (ECRs…
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The Royal Society of Edinburgh has announced that 43 individuals deemed excellent in their field were elected as RSE Fellows in 2026, who will use their knowledge for the public good as part of Scotland’s National Academy. Congratulations 🎉
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Global leaders in health science and research elected as RSE Fellows in 2026
The RSE has announced that 43 individuals deemed excellent in their field were elected as RSE Fellows in 2026.
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
✍️Every April, many Americans of Scottish descent mark National #Tartan Day, a celebration with deep roots that lie in Scottish immigration to America. Read the full article on our website 👇 #tartanday @tanjabueltmann.net saha.scot/tartan-and-s...
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Tartan and Stars: Celebrating Scottish Heritage in the United States by Professor Tanja Bueltmann | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Professor Alex Sanmark from the UHI Institute for Northern Studies & Viking burial expert Caroline Patterson recently travelled to the Scottish island of Arran as part of the UHI Tourism Knowledge Exchange Initiative, connecting research with businesses & communities. tinyurl.com/3y4n8wm2
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies Knowledge Exchange Programme 2026 Begins on Arran
Professor Alex Sanmark from the UHI Institute for Northern Studies, along with Viking burial expert Caroline Patterson, recently travelled to the Scottish island of Arran. They organised a two-day …
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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We are delighted to announce @desfitzgerald.bsky.social & Dr Jess Manion (ATU) as keynote speakers at the annual IHA conference - Un/Silencing Healthcare: Voices, Power and Imagination. Call for abstract submissions are open until 16 April 👇 www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...
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Irish Humanities Alliance | Keynote speaker announcement
The South East Technological University (SETU) and the IHA are delighted to announce Prof. Des Fitzgerald (UCC) and Dr Jess Manion (ATU) as keynote speakers at the annual IHA…
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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Looking forward to to giving keynote at @iSchools conference @edinburghnapier.bsky.social tomorrow: what is a Smart City, is it a new thing, and how can its economic power develop cultural and social benefit ? @asls.org.uk @eassh.bsky.social @sahavoice.bsky.social @ahallardyce.bsky.social
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International Association for the Study of Scottish Literatures @iassl.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
The IASSL PhD Award is aimed at outstanding PhD dissertations on Scottish literature submitted outside of the UK (written in English or other languages). The first round is open for submissions! 🏆🎓 scotlit-iassl.org/awards/iassl...
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Students from @heriotwattuni.bsky.social school of textiles and design in Galashiels have submitted ideas, with the winning design to be revealed in the summer. The design will be registered with the Scottish Tartan Authority as the official tartan of America250 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Scotland-America tartan to celebrate 250 years of cultural ties
Students at a Scottish university have been asked to design a tartan to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence.
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SGSAH @sgsah.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
⏰ Just one week left to apply for funding to showcase your Arts & Humanities PhD Research this June! ⏰
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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
If you are in Perth Scotland next week, don't forget our Public Series Lecture at 7pm on 25th March 2026 at Perth Museum. Come along and enjoy an hour immersed in Roman history. Dr Frazer Hunter will discuss ' Legacies of Rome - Roman Silver and its Impact in Scotland' tinyurl.com/3damwew5
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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
The Humanities World-Changers Report, drawing on alumni insights spanning more than 50 years, shows that University of Glasgow graduates of Humanities subjects enjoy sustained career progression, high levels of personal fulfilment and have a significant impact on society. 👇👇
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Petra Johana Poncarová @poncarova.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
A video drop from @thecarryingstream.bsky.social by @paulmalgrati.bsky.social. The full episode (and other conversations with Paul's brilliant guests) available at: pod.link/1865430519
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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
The Call for submissions to the annual IHA conference - Un/Silencing Healthcare: Voices, Power and Imagination has been extended to Thursday 16 April 2026. www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...
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Irish Humanities Alliance | EXTENSION Call for Papers (16 April) - IHA annual conference
IRISH HUMANITIES ALLIANCE CONFERENCE 2026<br /> CALL FOR ABSTRACTS<br /> <br /> We invite submissions for a two-day interdisciplinary conference on the theme of Un/Silencing Healthcare: Voices…
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Mountain Stories, Mountain Futures @futuremountain.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
New podcast! Talking with Caroline Schaumann about Humboldtian science in the mountains - feeling, failure, and queer sensibilities + 19th C. mountaineering in print, archive and film #EnvHist #Mountaineering #Alps #Andes shorturl.at/tVj9T @sahavoice.bsky.social @asleuki.bsky.social
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Peak Pursuits
Jason König and Jonathan Westaway interview Caroline Schaumann about her work on mountaineering history.
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