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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

@sgsah.bsky.social has published a new collection of short informational videos introducing SGSAH and the opportunities and support available to PhD researchers in the arts & humanities across Scotland. Head over to their YouTube channel to learn more 👇 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) - YouTube

Explore the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) through our collection of informational videos, covering key opportunities, funding, train...

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Great pleasure to host AHRC Creative Economy lead Audra Gill on behalf of @sahavoice.bsky.social with co-chair Catherine O'Leary @royalsoced.bsky.social yesterday in the latest of SAHA’s Meet the Sector events-Scottish Govt in attendance

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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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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 report puts a monetary value on the wellbeing generated by RCS for students, graduates, staff and audiences, worth a further £16.3 million. Overall, for every £1 of public funding, RCS generates £4 in economic impact and an additional £1 in wellbeing benefits for the Scottish economy.

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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 · 06/08/2026

These can cover not only music, dance, theatre and film, but also museum studies, history, art history, copyright law and tourism, as well as the economic value of literary and cultural figures and festivals. Read @murrayp.bsky.social's article on the Digital & Cultural Economy Working Group below

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The Digital and Cultural Economy | 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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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 · 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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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

The article was written by Dr Sarah Gubbins (University of Dundee) and is part of a series of articles written by our Languages Working Group. You can read more on our website 👇 saha.scot/working-grou...

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Languages in Scotland | 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 · 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...

Front cover of EARTH Scholarships Programme Impact Portfolio

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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!

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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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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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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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