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    Practice Research Assembly

    Practice Research Assembly, led by Professor Maria Fusco, is a new programme of presentations and workshops supported by the Scottish Graduate School of Arts & Humanities, which engages with the distinctive qualities and demands of practice research at PhD-level.

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    Spring into Methods 2021 Call for Proposals Graphic

    Spring into Methods 2021 - Call for Proposals

    Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:44:00 GMT

    Deadline 22/1/2021. The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities, in partnership with the Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences, invites proposals from members of staff in any of the affiliated HEIs to provide interdisciplinary online training for The ‘Spring into Methods’ 2021 programme.

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    A seasons greetings graphic depicting an arrangement of gift boxes. Above and below: 'Seasons Greetings!' 'From the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities'

    SGSAH December 2020 Newsletter

    Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:43:00 GMT

    In place of our normal information-packed newsletter and - as we hope - you all start to wind down your work at the end of the year - our December newsletter is a short message from SGSAH’s Director.

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    an image with the following text: 'wanted - SGSAH Blogger, SGSAH Assistant Digital Curator'

    Hiring now! SGSAH Blogger & Assistant Digital Curator

    Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:19:00 GMT

    Four vacancies are now open to work with the SGSAH team. SGSAH is advertising for 2021’s resident Bloggers and the new position of Assistant Digital Curator. Open to all doctoral researchers in Arts and Humanities within the SGSAH consortium. Click to read more.

    Alliance launched to give voice to arts and humanities in Scottish society

    Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:32:00 GMT

    The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) is a joint initiative of ten Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities and the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

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    A letter coming out of an open envelope

    SGSAH November 2020 Newsletter

    Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:43:00 BST

    In this edition, we bring you opportunities, noteworthy online events, achievements within our doctoral communities and more.

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    SGSAH Student Committee Advert

    SGSAH Student Committees – Applications now open!

    Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:43:00 GMT

    We are looking for applications for our Doctoral Researcher Committee, (2 positions to represent each HEI.) Executive Committee, Discipline + Catalyst and Knowledge Exchange Hub representation will be devolved from the overarching Doctoral Researcher Committee. This is a unique opportunity to join the flagship SGSAH training programme, working with your peers and our partners to build effective research communities that can support doctoral researchers to reach their full potential.

    Symposium for Seventeenth-Century Scottish Literature Call for Papers

    Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:59:00 GMT

    The Symposium for Seventeenth-Century Scottish Literature will take place between 11.00am and 2.30pm on the 18th and 19th of February 2021 via Zoom and will reflect on and celebrate the shape of the field today. Researchers at any stage are encouraged to submit an abstract. Abstracts are welcome on any aspect of seventeenth-century Scottish literature. The deadline for initial abstracts of no more than 200 words is Tuesday the 1st of December 2020.

    Black History Month 2020
    Black History Month 2020

    Overview of Black History Month (Oct 2020)

    Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:38:00 GMT

    As part of Scotland's Black History month in October 2020, the Scottish Graduate Schools of Social Science (SGSSS) and Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) joined forces to offer a series of ‘Lunchtime talks’ to our Doctoral communities celebrating the history, achievements and contributions of black and minority ethic people from across Scotland. Click to read more about the event and access recordings of the sessions.

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    A letter coming out of an open envelope

    SGSAH October 2020 Newsletter

    Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:43:00 BST

    In this edition, we announce our 2021 Internship opportunities, bring you news of our AHRC Scholarship Competition, reveal a calendar brimming with events and more.

    Strategic Themes & Priority Areas AHRC DTP 2021
    Strategic Themes & Priority Areas AHRC DTP 2021

    SGSAH DTP Open Competition 2021: Strategic Themes & Priority Areas

    Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:55:37 BST

    SGSAH funds PhDs across the full range of arts and humanities disciplinary areas supported by the AHRC. For 2021, SGSAH has designated a number of strategic themes and priority areas. Click to find out more.

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    practice research assembly logo

    Practice Research Assembly

    Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:37:00 BST

    Practice Research Assembly, led by Professor Maria Fusco, is a new programme of presentations and workshops supported by the Scottish Graduate School of Arts & Humanities, which engages with the distinctive qualities and demands of practice research at PhD-level.

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    A letter coming out of an open envelope

    SGSAH September 2020 Newsletter

    Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:43:00 BST

    In this edition, we bring you news of our Internships launch, an overview of our Second Year Stay-at-Home Residential, exciting upcoming events, a virtual choir taster video, blog updates, opportunities and more.

    Call for Papers: SATH Journal

    Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:32:00 BST

    The Scottish Association of History Teachers Journal is inviting arts and humanities PGRs to submit papers and articles for publication. The journal generally contains a mixture of educational research, lesson ideas and recent historical scholarship. They would be keen to include short articles updating teacher subject knowledge in any field.

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    A letter coming out of an open envelope

    SGSAH August 2020 Newsletter

    Tue, 14 Jul 2020 11:43:00 BST

    In this edition, we bring you news of our CDA launch, an overview of past and upcoming events, alumni news, achievements, opportunities and more.

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    A letter coming out of an open envelope

    SGSAH July 2020 Newsletter

    Tue, 14 Jul 2020 11:43:00 BST

    In this month's edition, we bring you news of an addition to the team, an overview of our Summer School, competitions, opportunities and more.

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    SGSAH Summer School 2020

    SGSAH Summer School 2020: Overview

    Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:43:00 BST

    Alas, the 2020 SGSAH Summer School is over. Here is an overview of the week, which consisted of five days (22nd-26th June) of online, discipline focused, thematic and transferable skills-based workshops and seminars for arts and humanities doctoral researchers in Scotland.

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    A photo of Dr Craig Martin

    SGSAH Appoints Deputy Director

    Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:19:00 BST

    The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Deputy Director, Dr Craig Martin.

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    SGSAH Summer School 2020

    SGSAH brings virtual Summer School to PhD Researchers: 22nd - 26th June 2020

    Fri, 05 Jun 2020 16:07:00 BST

    Arts and Humanities PhD Researchers are invited to attend and participate in an online Summer School organised by the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH). The event will provide a space to learn, share and make new connections.

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    A letter coming out of an open envelope

    SGSAH May 2020 Newsletter

    Fri, 22 May 2020 11:43:00 BST

    In this month's edition, we reveal some keynote speakers for our Summer School in June. We also share an upcoming Archaeology/Classics online event, plus a handful of achievements, opportunities and more...

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    A letter coming out of an open envelope

    SGSAH April 2020 Newsletter

    Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:43:00 BST

    In this month's edition, we offer the opportunity to join SGSAH as Deputy Director. We also provide an update on our Summer School plans in June, and look back at this month's SGSAH blog posts.

    SGSAH Coronavirus (COVID 19) Update

    Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:08:00 GMT

    An update for our doctoral researchers regarding the Coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak.

    Joint Statement from SGSAH/ SGSSS with regards to funded doctoral researchers on strike

    Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:47:00 GMT

    We write jointly as Directors of SGSAH (Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities) and SGSSS (Scottish Graduate School of Social Science) to clarify the position of doctoral researchers funded via SGSAH and SGSSS during the UCU/EIS strike action currently underway at some UK universities.

    SGSAH Appoints New Director

    Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:12:00 GMT

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

    SGSAH Doctoral Researcher Nominated for Award

    Thu, 25 Jul 2019 10:59:00 BST

    A SGSAH AHRC funded doctoral researcher has been nominated for an award by the British Heart Foundation following a deeply personal piece of work as part of her PhD.

    SGSAH Appoints New Head of Operations & Strategy

    Mon, 13 May 2019 10:25:00 BST

    The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Monica Callaghan as SGSAH's Head of Operations and Strategy.

    2019 SGSAH Researchers in Residence Announced

    Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:58:00 BST

    We are delighted to announce that two PhD researchers will become Researchers in Residence at two incredible venues, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop and the Bothy Project on the Isle of Eigg.

    SGSAH Announces 2019 Creative Engagement Fellows

    Tue, 05 Feb 2019 15:19:00 GMT

    SGSAH is delighted to announce the 2019 Creative Economy Engagement Fellows, four Early Career Researchers who will be undertaking projects that drive and deliver innovations, productivity and social wellbeing across the Heritage sector.

    SGSAH Responds to Scottish Government consultation on the draft Culture Strategy for Scotland

    Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:46:00 GMT

    The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities has responded to the Scottish Government consultation on the draft Culture Strategy for Scotland, highlighting the important role of both SGSAH and our graduates in the success of the strategy.

    Creative Economies Engagement Fellowships 2018 Report

    Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:51:00 GMT

    November saw our Creative Economies Engagement Fellows conclude their AHRC funded research in the Creative Sector in Scotland which had been ongoing since January 2018.

    SGSAH Shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award

    Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:26:00 BST

    The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities has been shortlisted in the 2018 Times Higher Education Awards for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts.

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