Welcome to the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities

We are the world’s first national graduate school in the Arts and Humanities, home of Scotland's AHRC DTP. Working with our supporters in the arts, culture, creative and heritage sectors, we provide outstanding training opportunities for doctoral researchers in Scotland.

Our vision is to nurture and inspire enlightened learners, leaders, collaborators and influencers from all walks of life and become an integral and influential part of Scottish, UK and international civil society.

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Events and Training

View calendar of upcoming SGSAH events and training workshops.

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Catalysts and Hubs

Through our Discipline+ Catalysts and Knowledge Exchange Hubs, SGSAH delivers training events from academic, industry and third sector experts designed specifically for doctoral researchers in the arts and humanities.

News

  • 11 Jun

    June 2025 Newsletter

    Welcome to the June edition of the SGSAH Newsletter. In this issue: meet our Research Showcase exhibitors, explore the call for our next SGSAH Director, get your invite to What’s a PhD and Why Should You Consider it?, discover guest blogging opportunities, and more.  
  • 23 May

    Applications Now Open: Director of SGSAH

    SGSAH is now recruiting a new Director to lead Scotland's national graduate school for the arts and humanities through its next transformative phase. This 0.5FTE secondment opportunity is open to senior academic staff at any of SGSAH’s 17 member institutions.
  • 14 May

    May 2025 Newsletter

    Welcome to the May edition of the SGSAH Newsletter. In this issue: see what’s in store for Summer School 2025, meet our new Digital Curator and SGSAH Blogger, discover four fully funded PhD studentships, and more.  
  • 15 Apr

    April 2025 Newsletter

    Welcome to the April edition of the SGSAH Newsletter. In this issue: latest staff news including our Operations Manager vacancy, an invitation to join our Doctoral Researcher Committee, an archives hackathon at Inveraray Castle, and more.  
  • 14 Apr

    SGSAH Doctoral Researcher Opportunities 2025/26

    We are looking for applications for new representatives for our Doctoral Researcher Committee (DRC). This is a great opportunity to get involved with SGSAH, connect with fellow PhD researchers across Scotland, and play a role in building supportive, inclusive research communities.
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About Us

Our membership includes seventeen Scottish higher education institutions (HEIs), including four art schools and a national conservatoire. We cover Scotland’s geography from the Highlands and Islands to the Scottish Borders.

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Our Partners

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Meet Our Researchers

Get to know our current doctoral researchers and some of our alumni on our dedicated research platform: Explore the SGSAH Research Site

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