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Faculty of Arts and Humanities news

Íæż½ã½ã philosopher recognised with ?1m of UK government support

A Íæż½ã½ã academic has been recognised as a rising star of research after being awarded more than ?1m for an innovative new project.

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University signs Norwegian partnership

The Íæż½ã½ã is expanding its international partnerships after signing a new agreement with the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU).

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New study on the literary and cultural lives of merchants in Early Modern Britain

A new Íæż½ã½ã study investigating the literary and cultural activities of merchants in Early Modern Britain could help inform present-day educational debates.

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Íæż½ã½ã students lead charity campaign to support Coronavirus appeal

Students at the Íæż½ã½ã are being praised after turning their talents to support an international fundraising appeal launched in the wake of COVID-19.

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Replicas are also ¡®the real thing¡¯ say researchers

Heritage specialists at the Íæż½ã½ã are calling on those who create, use and care for replicas to rethink their approaches after launching a new website to promote recognition of their authenticity, value and significance

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Íæż½ã½ã expert part of team that has developed the world¡¯s first ¡°non-cuttable¡± material

A Íæż½ã½ã academic is part of a team that has developed the world¡¯s first ¡°non-cuttable¡± material ¨C which could be used to make items such as bike locks, armour and security doors.

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Impact of shale gas ¡°ignored¡± in England, new study finds

The UK Government and its advisory groups ¡°marginalised or ignored¡± the environmental and public health ramifications of permitting shale gas extraction in England, according to new research.

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Volunteers sought to help record Scotland¡¯s political past

The Scottish Political Archive ¨C housed at the Íæż½ã½ã ¨C is appealing for volunteers to help create a comprehensive record of its 2014 Independence Referendum collection.

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Even better than the real thing? The value of replicas at heritage sites

Two Íæż½ã½ã academics have co-authored a book looking at the value of replicas at heritage sites and in museums.

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Young writers celebrated by leading poets in national competition

The winners of a national poetry competition for young writers from across the UK ¨C supported by the Íæż½ã½ã and Newcastle University ¨C have been announced.

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The app allowing people to explore Scotland¡¯s heritage during lockdown

A free smartphone app ¨C created by a Íæż½ã½ã academic ¨C is helping people to experience and explore Scotland¡¯s coalmining heritage and the remnants of the industry during the current COVID-19 lockdown.

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New Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities Director announced

The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Director, Professor Claire Squires.

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Íæż½ã½ã reveals factors behind a resilient community

A new study has identified the key components of ¡®community resilience¡¯ ¨C and experts believe their findings will help to develop and enhance responses to extreme events.

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Mind-expanding exhibition inspired by Íæż½ã½ã research

An art exhibition about the human mind ¨C inspired by research involving the Íæż½ã½ã ¨C has just opened at the Talbot Rice Gallery in Edinburgh.

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New boxing archive has a nice ring to it

Scotland¡¯s proud boxing history is to be preserved in a new archive - housed at the Íæż½ã½ã - following a funding award by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Colonial settlers¡¯ memories explored in new online course

The experiences of former European settlers of colonial Algeria will be the focus of a new online course launched by the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Íæż½ã½ã graduates¡¯ documentary helps kick-off film festival

A film ¨C made by Íæż½ã½ã graduates ¨C exploring inclusion within the world of rugby will be screened on the opening night of an international film festival.

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Graphic novel illustrating history of Scottish Parliament backed by crowdfunding campaign

A crowdfunding campaign to support the creation of a graphic novel ¨C telling the story of the Scottish Parliament ¨C has been launched.

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Íæż½ã½ã graduates make national television debut

Íæż½ã½ã graduates' documentary about a mixed martial artist is to air on the BBC Scotland channel tonight.

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¡®Urgent action¡¯ needed to clean up Scotland¡¯s air further

Further action is required to support efforts to improve the quality of air in Scotland, an analysis led Íæż½ã½ã academics has found.

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Salt rules linked to 9,900 cases of cardiovascular disease and 1,500 cancer cases

A relaxation of UK food industry regulation has been linked with 9,900 additional cases of cardiovascular disease, and 1,500 cases of stomach cancer.

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Scotland¡¯s energy future inquiry informed by Íæż½ã½ã expertise

A major inquiry into Scotland¡¯s future energy requirements has benefited from input from a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Refugees¡¯ contribution to life in Scotland celebrated

An open day celebrating refugee communities¡¯ contribution to life in Scotland will be hosted by the Art Collection at the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Student journalism success for Íæż½ã½ã

Íæż½ã½ã students were celebrating after scooping a host of accolades at a national journalism awards ceremony.

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Global human rights and climate change inquiry lands at Íæż½ã½ã

Experts looking at the responsibility of major global corporate carbon emitters ¨C so called ¡®carbon majors¡¯ ¨C for the impacts of climate change have gathered at the Íæż½ã½ã.

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¡®Life after Facebook¡¯ discussed by Íæż½ã½ã media expert

A former national newspaper editor ¨C and new Íæż½ã½ã honorary professor ¨C will outline the future of journalism in a talk tomorrow night.

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Cinema-going memories explored in new research project

Íæż½ã½ã academics are collaborating on a major new research project on cinema from the 1930s onwards.

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App users can stroll through Scotland¡¯s coalmining legacy

A smartphone app that shares secrets of Scotland¡¯s coalmining heritage ¨C through interactive guided walks ¨C has been created by a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Women¡¯s football conference kicks off on International Women¡¯s Day

A Íæż½ã½ã researcher has co-ordinated a national conference on women¡¯s football ¨C held at Scotland¡¯s national football stadium.

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European ¡®conflict¡¯ requires Íæż½ã½ã students¡¯ negotiation skills

Rising tensions between neighbouring nations will be the focus of a NATO simulation exercise involving Íæż½ã½ã students.

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Housing, food and fuel poverty protections in the spotlight

Legal frameworks to protect citizens¡¯ rights to a decent standard of living will be explored by a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Back-to-back student journalism wins for Íæż½ã½ã

A Íæż½ã½ã student has landed a top national journalism award.

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Game of Thrones star shares social insights with Íæż½ã½ã students

Actor Maisie Williams has urged Íæż½ã½ã students to ¡°take risks¡± and grab opportunities ¨C as she visited campus to launch her new social networking app.

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Misinformation targeted by Íæż½ã½ã researcher

Tackling false information in news reports, the public sphere and on social media will be the focus of a world-first event co-organised by a Íæż½ã½ã researcher.

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Media and communications conference makes Scottish debut at Íæż½ã½ã

A major UK media and communications conference starts at the Íæż½ã½ã today ¨C the first time it has been held in Scotland.

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Lifetime achievement award for Sir George Reid

Íæż½ã½ã Professorial Fellow Sir George Reid has won Scotland¡¯s top award for public service.

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Global survey of news photographers reveals financial challenges

An international study of news photographers ¨C authored by Íæż½ã½ã academics ¨C has revealed a sharp decline in the number working full-time.

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Íæż½ã½ã academic helps shape landmark human rights report

The First Minister of Scotland¡¯s advisory group on human rights leadership ¨C which includes a Íæż½ã½ã academic ¨C has recommended a new framework to improve people¡¯s daily lives.

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¡®Real-life Game of Thrones¡¯ Scots history show stars Íæż½ã½ã academic

A major BBC history series focusing on Scotland¡¯s clans features expertise from a senior Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Scottish Government steering group on clean air appoints Íæż½ã½ã academic

A steering group set up by the Scottish Government to help improve air quality in Scotland has appointed a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Íæż½ã½ã academic goes off-piste to explore risk in new short movie

A short movie exploring skiing and the philosophy of risk is to feature expertise from a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Human rights report unveiled by Scottish Parliament committee

The Scottish Parliament should be an international human rights leader, according to a report citing research by a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Ambassador to outline Slovakia¡¯s key anniversaries in Íæż½ã½ã talk

Seminal points in the history of Slovakia will be explored in a lecture by the country¡¯s ambassador to the UK.

Establishing responsibility for the impacts of climate change

The links between climate change impacts ¨C including storms, wildfires and environmental damage ¨C and human rights obligations will be debated at a public event involving a Íæż½ã½ã academic at the London School of Economics.

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Íæż½ã½ã academic outlines options for strengthening human rights laws and addressing poverty in Scotland

Scotland can show the world how human rights can be effectively enshrined in law, a Scottish Human Rights Commission report authored by a Íæż½ã½ã academic has suggested.

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Life and work of Scots filmmaker and poet celebrated

A centenary celebration of a leading Scots filmmaker and poet officially begins next month.

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Public relations in spotlight at anniversary event

Experts from the field of UK public relations will gather for debates at the Íæż½ã½ã ¨C as the institution marks 30 years of teaching and researching the subject area.

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Climate change laws explored by Íæż½ã½ã expert

The UK Government¡¯s approach to tackling climate change via legislation has been examined by a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

Experts discuss the ethics of ¡®nudging¡¯ to promote behavioural change

Internationally-renowned experts from a range of fields were joined by policymakers at a Íæż½ã½ã workshop to discuss the ethical issues related to behavioural interventions.

Bringing data to earth

Using big data to improve decision-making will be one of the themes explored at an event organised by Íæż½ã½ã academics.

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