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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...

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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...

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...

A diary entry from RSE records: "Dr Gregory presented to the Society an Unicorn’s Horn (so called) from the Whalefishing Company of Aberdeen".

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 👇

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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.

🖋️ 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 👇

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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

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…

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.
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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.

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.

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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.

✍️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 👇

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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 …

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

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…

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 👇
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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

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...

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.

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

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⏰ Just one week left to apply for funding to showcase your Arts & Humanities PhD Research this June! ⏰

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'

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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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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

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…

The Call for submissions to the annual IHA conference - Un/Silencing Healthcare: Voices, Power and Imagination has been extended to Thursday 16 April 2026.
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Peak Pursuits Jason König and Jonathan Westaway interview Caroline Schaumann about her work on mountaineering history.

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
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The history of Scots and English in 10 objects | RSE Investigates YouTube video by The Royal Society of Edinburgh

RSE Investigates: The history of Scots & English in 10 objects

What can objects tell us about the history of our languages?
Prof Jeremy Smith uncovers the unique stories & histories of English & Scots through ten extraordinary objects
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Irish Humanities Alliance | Call for Papers (16 March) - 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…

REMINDER - Deadline fast approaching (16 March) to submit abstracts for IHA annual conference 'Un/Silencing Healthcare: Voices, Power and Imagination' at SETU Waterford campus. We welcome PhD students, ECRs, creative practitioners.
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How Burns Suppers Became a Global Phenomenon Celebrated in Over 7 Continents YouTube video by Ceilidh Club

How Burns Suppers Became a Global Phenomenon

What if the traditional Burns Night could fuse cultures & challenge traditions? @drcleoocy.bsky.social from @glasgow.ac.uk reveals how this centuries-old tribute to Scotland’s national poet is transforming around the world
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A fair dook in the @thecarryingstream.bsky.social in bonnie Dunblane with @paulmalgrati.bsky.social - the resulting episode coming soon 🎧🌊

Being interdisciplinary - by Dr Ben Fletcher-Watson | 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.

🖋️ Interdisciplinarity is in vogue again.

Read the new guest blog Being interdisciplinary, by Dr Ben Fletcher-Watson

Dr @bfletcherwatson.bsky.social is Deputy Director of the @iashedinburgh.bsky.social and a member of the SAHA Steering Group.

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RSE awards provide over £856K boost to Scotland’s research sector We are pleased to announce that 91 exceptional research projects were selected at the latest Research Awards open call.

👏 | Fantastic to see such strong #EdNapier representation in the latest round of @royalsoced.bsky.social research awards!

You can read the full list of recipients ⤵️

#MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers

Islands Matter & FSRS Faroese and Shetlandic Folklore 'Water Beings in the Faroese Folklore - Tradition and Change' by Professor Jóan Pauli Joensen Jóan Pauli Joensen is Professor of Ethnology and Culture History at the University of the Faroe Islands. He has written numerous articles in scientific periodicals and papers, and has published several books related to Faroese culture history and traditions. His most recent book, Bót og biti vol. 1&2, (Stock and Bite) is about the cuisine of the Faroe Islands. The book explores Faroese food culture within its wider historical and cultural context. Surveying a broad variety of sources, the book collects anecdotes, recipes, and interviews, exploring food and customs. 'From Fetlar to Foula - The Norse Roots of Shetland Folklore by Associate Professor Andrew Jennings Dr Andrew Jennings is an Associate Professor at UHI Institute for Northern Studies and has a particular research interest in the Early Medieval History of the Scottish Islands, with an emphasis on place-names and the Vikings. He wrote his PhD on 'Gael and Norse in Western Scotland c.795 to c.1000'. His other research interests include Island Studies, with a particular focus on the islands of the North Atlantic and the Baltic, the history of the North Atlantic between the years 500-1200, Norse Mythology, Folklore of the Northern Isles, Gaelic Culture, and the history of Shetland.

The joint @thinkuhi.bsky.social Institute for Northern Studies Islands Matter/Faroes Shetland Research Symposia online seminar is also now uploaded to our YouTube Channel.
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