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Opportunities for partner organisations

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:41:00 BST

This month we're highlighting two opportunities for non-academic partner organisations: an information session on SGSAH Collaborative PhD Partnerships and a call for internship host organisations. If you know of colleagues, partner organisations or contacts who may be interested, we'd greatly appreciate you sharing these opportunities with them.

SGSAH August 2026 Newsletter

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:30:00 BST

In this issue: explore opportunities to host a funded PhD research intern, join SGSAH's postgraduate researcher networks, learn about upcoming events, including supervisor training, meet our latest featured researcher, and catch up on alumni achievements, blog updates and more.

SGSAH July 2026 Newsletter

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:30:00 BST

In this issue: explore new opportunities to shape doctoral training in Scotland, meet SGSAH’s new EDI Associate Director, Blogger-in-Residence, and Digital Curator, find out how your organisation can host a funded PhD research intern in 2027, and catch up on funding opportunities, community achievements and upcoming events

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Applications Now Open: Training Associate Director x 3 (0.2 FTE)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:08:00 BST

The Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) is seeking three outstanding academic leaders, from across our 17 member HEIs, to help design the next generation of doctoral researcher development through Scotland's AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) Hub.

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Looking back at the SGSAH Research Showcase 2026

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:34:00 BST

Our annual Research Showcase brought together doctoral researchers from across Scotland to share innovative work through talks, installations and interactive exhibits. The event celebrated the creativity and diversity of SGSAH’s research community, with a new Digital Research Showcase featuring a fresh selection of research projects coming soon.

SGSAH Appoints EDI Associate Director

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:00 BST

SGSAH is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Associate Director, Simran Kaur. Simran, who works in Equality and Diversity at the University of Strathclyde, took up the EDI role in late May 2026.

SGSAH May 2026 Newsletter

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:30:00 BST

In this issue: we spotlight the SGSAH Summer School as registrations continue for June’s online and in-person programme. We share new reflections on the impact of the EARTH Scholarships Programme, alongside an invitation to our upcoming Supervisor Forum. This issue also celebrates recent PhD viva successes and highlights new publications, news and resources from across the SGSAH community.

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Creative and Sustainable Futures: The Impact of the EARTH Scholarships Programme

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 BST

Today, on Earth Day 2026, the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) and British Council Scotland proudly mark the ongoing legacy of the EARTH Scholarships Programme with a day‑long Impact Symposium and the launch of its new Impact Portfolio.

SGSAH April 2026 Newsletter

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:00 BST

In this issue: we mark Earth Day 2026 by highlighting the impact of the EARTH Scholarships Programme. We share updates on our upcoming Summer School, openings for the Global Connects Fund and the Extended Training Allowance. This issue also spotlights our latest featured researcher, celebrates book and residency successes and shares recent publications and news from across the SGSAH community.

SGSAH March 2026 Newsletter

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT

In this issue: the latest staff news, including our Blogger and Digital Curator vacancies, the launch of Spring into Methods, and the final call for our 2026 Research Showcase. We also highlight upcoming PGR training workshops and celebrate recent achievements from our students and alumni, along with further news from across the SGSAH community.

WE ARE HIRING for our next SGSAH Blogger and Digital Curator

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Two vacancies are now open to join the SGSAH team. Apply to be our new SGSAH Blogger and our new Digital Curator. These roles would demand 5hrs/ week for 6 months and are excellent paid opportunities for PhD researchers who enjoy blog writing, web editing and creative tasks.

SGSAH February 2026 Newsletter

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:30:00 GMT

In this issue: the final call for Summer School session proposals and a newly launched call for submissions for our 2026 Research Showcase; an opportunity to join SGSAH as EDI Associate Director; and a call for new members of our Doctoral Researcher Committee. We also promote upcoming PGR training workshops and celebrate recent viva successes — along with further news from across our community.

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Call for Submissions — SGSAH Research Showcase 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMT

We are holding our annual Research Showcase as part of Summer School 2026 in Glasgow on 24–25 June, and we invite doctoral researchers in the Arts & Humanities across Scotland to apply to take part.

Call for Members — SGSAH Doctoral Researcher Committee

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMT

We are looking for applications for new representatives for our Doctoral Researcher Committee (DRC) — a fantastic opportunity to connect with other PhD researchers, improve the experience of Arts & Humanities PhD researchers in Scotland, and gain experience of representing your views and others in a governance structure.

Applications Now Open: EDI Associate Director (0.2FTE, Secondment, 2-Year Term)

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMT

The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) is seeking to second an academic or professional services colleague from one of its 17 Higher Education Institution (HEI) members to the role of EDI Associate Director (0.2 FTE) for a two-year fixed term from May 2026 to April 2028.

SGSAH January 2026 Newsletter

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:30:00 GMT

In this issue: we mark a leadership transition at SGSAH and welcome our new Director; invite proposals for Spring into Methods and Summer School; introduce our EARTH Impact Coordinator and a new Discipline+ Catalyst lead; and highlight upcoming funding opportunities and events. You can also explore new research outputs from across our community and celebrate recent achievements from our alumni.

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SGSAH Summer School 2026 Call for Proposals

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

We are now welcoming session proposals from staff at our member institutions and external organisations for our annual Summer School which will be taking place online and in-person this June.