Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities

SGSAH December 2023 Newsletter

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT

In this end-of-year edition, our Director Claire offers a short festive message. We also share opportunities relating to internships, blogger vacancies, funding for training and provide information about new and upcoming events. As usual, we also celebrate achievements within our PhD/alumni community and much more.

Stuart Hall Foundation Fellowships 2024

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:29:00 GMT

Together with SGSSS we are delighted to be continuing our partnership with the Stuart Hall Foundation to offer up to six Stuart Hall Fellowships starting in October 2024. The Fellowships, inspired by the life and work of Professor Stuart Hall and his research legacy in the areas of race, ethnicity, cultural and structural inequalities, will be used to provide opportunities for students from non-traditional and disadvantaged backgrounds.

SGSAH Autumn 2023 Newsletter | #2

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT

In this edition, we remind prospective applicants about the 2024 SGSAH AHRC DTP, CDA & ARCS Studentship Competitions, as well as the opportunity for Scotland-based PhDs to join the EARTH Scholarship programme. We also encourage potential facilitators to join our Spring into Methods webinar on 4 Dec to discuss Hackathon proposals. In addition, we celebrate the growth of the SGSAH Doctoral Researcher Committee, achievements within our PhD/alumni community and much more.

SGSAH Autumn 2023 Newsletter | #1

Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:00 BST

In this edition, we share our Annual Report 2022-23, announce the launch of the AHRC PhD Studentship schemes for 2024 as well as the SGSAH Internship/Artist Residency scheme. We also share an opportunity for Scotland-based scholars to join the EARTH Scholarship 2-week cohort building programme, spread the news of the SGSAH/SGSSS Black History Month keynote, as well as other events, achievements, research and much more.

SGSAH Annual Report 2022-23

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:49:00 BST

Welcome to the 2022-23 SGSAH Annual Report. Take this opportunity to read about our developments and activities over the past year. These include creative & collaborative work from our doctoral community and international scholars, external partners, staff additions and an array of in-person and online events.

August 2023 Newsletter

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:00 BST

In this August edition of the SGSAH newsletter, we share the recordings from the EARTH Scholarships 2024 launch and LEAP into a PhD, provide updates from a number of our alumni, spotlight our new Featured Researcher of the month, highlight achievements within our doctoral communities and much more.

July 2023 Newsletter

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:00:00 BST

In this July edition of the SGSAH newsletter, we announce the launch of EARTH Scholarships 2024, introduce the new SGSAH Digital Curator, share photos from the 2023 Research Showcase, highlight achievements within our doctoral communities and much more.

EARTH Scholars Gather to Discuss Climate Research

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:50:00 BST

On Monday July 3rd, PhD and early career researchers from around the world will present their research at SGSAH’s Global Connects symposium, speaking about the role that Arts and Humanities have in facing up to climate challenges.

SGSAH Spring #1 2023 Newsletter

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:00:00 BST

Spring has sprung at last! In this Spring #1 edition of the SGSAH newsletter, we announce the appointment of our new EDI Lead, Dr Anindya Raychaudhuri. We also celebrate achievements within our PhD community, bring you a plethora of upcoming events and much more.

SGSAH Doctoral Researcher makes Granta’s Next Generation of British Novelists list

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:06:00 BST

Every ten years since 1983, Granta magazine has appointed a panel of judges to select the twenty most significant British novelists under the age of forty. In this fifth iteration, we are exceptionally proud to see SGSAH/AHRC-funded researcher, Graeme Armstrong, on this prestigious list of literary talents.

SGSAH Appoints EDI Lead

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:04:00 BST

SGSAH is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) Lead, Dr Anindya Raychaudhuri. Dr Raychaudhuri, who is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of St Andrews, took up the EDI role on Monday 3 April 2023. Read more.

SGSAH February 2023 Newsletter

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT

In this edition, we call for proposals for our annual doctoral research showcase, Summer School, Global Connects, and announce the programme for Spring into Methods 2023. We also share the opportunity to join our doctoral researcher committees, achievements within our PhD community and much more.

SGSAH Doctoral Researcher Opportunities 2023/24

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:43:00 GMT

We are looking for applications for representatives for our Doctoral Researcher Committee (DRC), ideally a minimum of 2 positions to represent each of our 17 member HEIs. This is a unique opportunity to engage with SGSAH, working with your peers and our partners to build effective research communities that can support doctoral researchers to reach their full potential. Read more.

SGSAH January 2023 Newsletter

Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:00 BST

In this edition, we announce the 13 recipients of the SGSAH British Council Scotland EARTH Scholarships, as well as the 14 recipients of the AHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme. We also share vacancies with SGSAH, internship opportunities, achievements within our PhD community and much more.

British Council and SGSAH award 13 EARTH Scholarships to address the climate emergency

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:02:00 GMT

British Council Scotland and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) have awarded 13 EARTH Scholarships to early-career researchers from 11 countries including India, Pakistan, South Africa, the Netherlands, and the United States. Starting in April, the scholars will undertake in-person and hybrid exchanges for up to 3-months, in environmental arts and humanities. Click here to read more.

Vacancy - SGSAH Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead: 0.5 FTE

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 12:12:00 GMT

SGSAH is looking to second an academic or professional services colleague to the role of EDI Lead (0.5FTE) from one of the 10 DTP2 member HEIs. The role will be a 24-month secondment, at 0.5FTE, Grade 7 or above. The EDI-lead will be responsible for delivering the planned activity around EDI, including via the AHRC DTP2 EDI grant, working with the SGSAH Directorate, staff team, and governance structures. Read more.