School of History, Classics & Archaeology

2015 *INCLUDES*

News includes for 2015

Launch of Irish History Film Series *INCLUDE*

A new Irish film series, launched on the 8th of January by the School and partners at the Filmhouse. (Published 16 January 2015)

School postgraduate scholarships 2016 announced *INCLUDE*

The School is pleased to invite applications from outstanding candidates for Doctoral (PhD) and Masters (MSc) Scholarships for September 2016 entry. (Published 9 December 2015)

British Crime Historians Symposium – call for papers *INCLUDE*

The fifth British Crime Historians Symposium will take place at the University of Edinburgh from 7-8 October 2016 and the call for papers is now live. (Published 17 November 2015)

New monograph serialised in Spanish daily newspaper *INCLUDE*

A major national daily newspaper has serialised Dr Julius Ruiz’s latest book. (Published 17 November 2015)

Postgraduate Open Day news 2015 *INCLUDE*

A series of forthcoming events offer the opportunity to find out more about PhD study in the School and University. (Published 9 November 2015)

Chancellor's Fellow awarded Leverhulme Prize in Classics *INCLUDE*

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology warmly congratulates Dr Mirko Canevaro, Chancellor’s Fellow in Classics, who is winner of a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize in Classics. (Published 27 October 2015)

Archaeological building recording at Penicuik House *INCLUDE*

Students taking two new courses in Archaeology have paid a visit to Penicuik House to learn archaeological building recording. (Published X October 2015)

Scholarships for Academic Excellence *INCLUDE*

The School has awarded six scholarships to high achieving undergraduate students. (Published 23 October 2015)

Professor appointed Director of the Pasold Research Fund *INCLUDE*

Professor Stana Nenadic has been appointed Director of the Pasold Research Fund. (Published 6 October 2015)

Dr Fabian Hilfrich featured in leading German newspaper *INCLUDE*

Dr Fabian Hilfrich has written a feature in leading German daily newspaper, the Süddeutsche Zeitung. (Published 30 September 2015)

Alvin Jackson elected to the Academia Europaea *INCLUDE*

The School congratulates Professor Alvin Jackson, who has been elected as a member of the prestigious Academia Europaea.

Dr David Motadel in History Today cover story *INCLUDE*

Dr David Motadel, Chancellor's Fellow in History, has written the cover story for September's issue of History Today.

Showcasing the Sir William Fraser facsimiles collection

Academic Librarian Margaret Forrest and Student Intern Pippa Carter have launched a new database showcasing the Sir William Fraser facsimiles collection. (Published 1 September 2015)

New Impact Champions announced

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is delighted to announce that two members of staff have been made Impact Champions for 2015-16. (Published on 31 August 2015)

Andrew Millar project launch

Dr Adam Budd has launched an exciting new web-based project that documents the life and career of Andrew Millar, one of the most important publishers of the eighteenth century. (Published on 31 August 2015)

Dr Christopher Harding in radio documentary *INCLUDE*

Dr Christopher Harding has presented a BBC Radio 4 documentary looking at media representations of Japan. (Published 10 August 2015)

Royal High School-University of Edinburgh collaborative visit day *INCLUDE*

On Thursday 4 June, a group of 6th year pupils from the Royal High School of Edinburgh came to the William Robertson Wing to experience what the School of History, Classics and Archaeology has to offer (Published 8 July 2015).

Interdisciplinary Summer School on Political Violence

From June 24 to 26, 2015, the School organized a Summer School on political violence in collaboration with the Global Justice Academy and the School of Social and Political Science.

Congratulations to all our recent graduates *INCLUDE*

Warmest congratulations to all our students who graduated yesterday. (Published 1 July 2015)

Rethinking the past *INCLUDE*

Join scholars from across the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, who in a new series of public lectures will challenge popular beliefs and reassess intriguing events from throughout history. (Published 16 June 2015)

Archaeology student in 3 minute thesis University final *INCLUDE*

An Archaeology PhD student will represent the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in this year’s Three-Minute Thesis competition (Published 7 May 2015).

Historian short-listed for Gladstone Prize *INCLUDE*

A Chancellor's Fellow in History has been short-listed for a Royal Historical Society prize. (Published 5 June 2015)

Welcome to our Student Interns *INCLUDE*

Three undergraduate students have joined the School of History, Classics and Archaeology for summer 2015 in an exciting internship opportunity. (Published 8 June 2015)

Irish Minister visits Diaspora Centre *INCLUDE*

The Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies recently hosted a meeting with the Irish Government’s Minister of State for the Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan TD. (Published 6 May, 2015)

Phd students visit the Burn Retreat *INCLUDE*

Research students in the School recently enjoyed a weekend away to the Burn in Aberdeenshire (Published 28 April 2015).

A great response from the postgraduate community

The Graduate School in History, Classics, and Archaeology welcomes the latest results of the latest UK-wide Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES). (Published 19 September 2014)

A summary of Innovative Learning Week 2015 *INCLUDE*

Staff and students in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology were brought together for a week of fun and inspiring activities as part of the University-wide Innovative Learning Week 2015. (27 February 2015)

A trip down memory lane

15 historians and economists travelling from as far afield as Liverpool, London and Warsaw gathered for a weekend of memory-stirring events in Edinburgh in June. (Published 8 August 2014)

American Studies book prize

An American History lecturer in the School has collected the runner-up award in a recent American studies book prize. (Published 23 May 2014)

American history podcast *INCLUDE*

A new podcast is giving American History Lecturer Dr David Silkenat an innovative way of sharing his subject with the world. (Published 28 May 2014)

Annual Student Archaeology Conference *INCLUDE*

The University of Edinburgh is set to host the 3rd Annual Student Archaeology Conference in June 2015. (Published 3 December 2014)

Archaeologists awarded major Leverhulme grant

Archaeologists and Civil Engineers have received a major Leverhulme award to investigate the water supply of Constantinople. (Published 26 November 2014)

Award success for History student *INCLUDE*

History MSc student, Stuart Clark, has won a prestigious award in an annual undergraduate dissertation competition. (Published 9 February 2015)

Award success for History student

History PhD student, Sophie Cooper, has received an esteemed bursary to help fund a research trip to Australia. (Published 30 May 2014)

Book tribute to Dr Wormald

A collection of essays in honour of Dr Jenny Wormald has recently been published by Edinburgh University Press. (Published 21 July 2014)

British history lecturer in radio debate *INCLUDE*

Dr Wendy Ugolini, Lecturer in British History, recently participated in a BBC Radio Scotland debate on immigration. (Published 12 March 2015)

Call for papers for student colloquium *INCLUDE*

The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology is delighted to announce the call for papers for the first postgraduate student colloquium, taking place on 26 May 2015. (Published 11 February 2015)

Centre Director in TV documentary *INCLUDE*

Director for the Centre for the Study of Modern Conflict, Dr David Kaufman, will appear on a BBC television documentary on Sunday. (Published 26 November 2014)

Chancellor's Fellow receives book prize *INCLUDE*

The School congratulates Chancellor's Fellow in History, Dr Alasdair Raffe, who has been awarded a prestigious Scottish History book prize. (Published 11 February 2015)

Classicist elected to Young Academy

The School congratulates Dr Mirko Canevaro, Chancellor's Fellow in Classics, who has been elected as a member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh's (RSE) Young Academy of Scotland. (Published 4 July 2014)

Classics alumni reunion

Classics students spanning 1986 to 1992 have returned to the School of History, Classics and Archaeology for a weekend of reminiscing and reconnecting. (Published 16 May 2014)

Complete your postgraduate survey *INCLUDE*

Your opinion is important to us. Each year we collect the views of taught postgraduate students via the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) to help shape the way we do things. (Published 5 June 2014)

Diaspora exhibition at Holyrood

The work of Catriona Taylor, Artist in Residence for the Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies, is set to feature in the Scottish Parliament. (Published 23 July 2014)

Dr Azzolini shortlisted for book prize

Dr Monica Azzolini, Senior Lecturer in European History, has been shortlisted for The Royal Historical Society’s Gladstone History Book Prize. (Published 20 June 2014)

Dr Harding's Radio 3 documentary *INCLUDE*

A BBC radio documentary by Dr Chris Harding, Lecturer in Asian History, was broadcast on 16 November. (Published 17 November 2014)

Dr Jackson on BBC Woman's Hour *INCLUDE*

Dr Jackson has featured on BBC radio talking about female police in Britain. (Published 17 November 2014)

Dr Llewellyn-Jones engagement work honoured *INCLUDE*

Dr Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, Senior Lecturer in Ancient History in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, has been honoured at the inaugural College Recognition Awards. (Published 8 October 2014)

Dr Louise Jackson in TV documentary *INCLUDE*

Reader Dr Louise Jackson has appeared on a BBC 4 documentary. (Published 19 March 2015)

Dr Ugolini appearing at St Magnus International Festival

Dr Wendy Ugolini will be appearing at the St Magnus International Festival in Kirkwall, Orkney on 22 June 2014. (Published 20 June, 2014)

Dr Ugolini in Radio Scotland debate *INCLUDE*

Dr Wendy Ugolini recently participated in a BBC Radio Scotland debate on immigration. (Published 13 November 2014)

Edinburgh mapping project launches *INCLUDE*

Ahead of the project launch on Thursday 4 December, the Mapping Edinburgh's Social History project team provide a detailed account of the project so far. (Published 2 December 2014)

Funding boost for First World War project

A project that seeks to reveal and record Scottish people’s experiences during the First World War has received a major funding award. (Published 18 December 2014)

HCA at the Edinburgh Festivals

Staff in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology are speaking at a number of events throughout the Edinburgh Festivals this August. (Published 1 August 2014)

Historian featured at Book Festival

Professor Tom Devine will be appearing in two events at the 2014 Edinburgh International Book Festival. (Published 18 June 2014)

Historian secures major project funding *INCLUDE*

Professor Crispin Bates, Professor of Modern and Contemporary South Asian History, and Andrea Major, University of Leeds, have succeeded in winning funding for a major Research Councils UK (RCUK) project. (Published 13 November 2014)

History PhD awarded research fellowship *INCLUDE*

PhD History student Georgina Rannard has been awarded an invaluable opportunity to enhance her research with a prestigious research institution. (Published 5 June 2014)

Honorary Fellowship appointments *INCLUDE*

The School’s Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies welcomes two Honorary Fellows. (Published 27 August 2014)

International Network for Classics

Thanks to generous funding from the Leverhulme Trust, the School of History, Classics, and Archaeology will host an International Network on the late Roman poet and letter-writer Sidonius Apollinaris. (Published 24 July 2014)

Italian Scottish women blog feature *INCLUDE*

Dr Wendy Ugolini, Lecturer in British History, has recently written a blog for History Scotland online about her research on anti-Italianism during the Second World War. (Published 27 November 2014)

Joining us as a new student

Congratulations on securing a place in our School - and welcome! (Published 3 September 2014)

Knighthood for leading historian

Eminent historian Tom Devine has received a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. (Published 16 June 2014)

Major research award announced

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has awarded over 3 years funding to Professor Douglas Cairns (Classics) for the interdisciplinary research project ‘A History of Distributed Cognition’. (Published 17 July 2014)

Masters scholarship deadlines *INCLUDE*

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Medal for undergraduate paper *INCLUDE*

On Friday 21 November recent graduate Joe Thompson was awarded the George Berkeley Gold Medal by the international awarding body the Undergraduate Awards. (Published 1 December 2014)

Ming Empire exhibition at the National Museum

Chancellor's Fellow, Dr Stephen McDowall, has been working closely with the National Museum Scotland in connection with their major summer exhibition, Ming: The Golden Empire. (Published 18 July 2014)

Monograph shortlisted for award *INCLUDE*

A recent Scottish History monograph has been shortlisted for the 2014 Saltire Literary Awards. (Published 20 October 2014)

Neustadt book prize awarded to Professor *INCLUDE*

Professor Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones has been awarded the American Politics Group Richard Neustadt Book Prize 2013 for his recent monograph. (Published 17 November 2014)

Oral history of lighthouse keeping *INCLUDE*

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology has recently completed an oral history project in partnership with the Northern Lighthouse Heritage Trust (NLHT). (Published 4 November 2014)

PhD scholarship deadlines *INCLUDE*

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Postgraduate Open Day news *INCLUDE*

Find out if the School of History, Classics and Archaeology and the city of Edinburgh is right for you by attending the upcoming Postgraduate Open Day. (Published 22 October 2014)

Postgraduate funding opportunities 2015 *INCLUDE*

A number of scholarships are still available for applicants beginning their studies in September 2015. (16 February 2015)

Professor Magda Stefania Midgley

The School pays tribute to Magda Midgley, Professor of the European Neolithic. (Published 23 July 2014)

Professor elected to Royal Irish Academy *INCLUDE*

The School's Sir Richard Lodge Professor of History has been elected to the Royal Irish Academy in public recognition of academic excellence. (Published 5 January 2014)

Professor in radio guest appearance *INCLUDE*

Professor Frank Cogliano has featured on National Public Radio in the United States discussing Islam in America. (Published 4 November 2014)

Resources on First World War for schools

Three Edinburgh historians have been involved in the production of materials for schools on the topic of Women, the Great War and the Vote. (Published 21 July 2014)

Results of the REF 2014 *INCLUDE*

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology has achieved a strong set of results in the Research Excellence Framework 2014. (Published 18 December 2014)

Rob Dinnis shares research in interview

Dr Rob Dinnis has discussed his latest research in a recent Sunday Post feature. (Published 9 April 2014)

School Impact Champions announced *INCLUDE*

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is delighted to announce that two members of staff have been made Impact Champions as part of a new pilot scheme. (Published 12 September 2014)

School postgraduate scholarships announced *INCLUDE*

The School is pleased to invite applications from outstanding candidates for Doctoral (PhD) and Masters (MSc) Scholarships for September 2015 entry. (Published 3 November 2014)

Scotland's war *INCLUDE*

The University’s Principal, Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea spoke at an event this week (4 February), marking a new phase in the Scotland’s War project. (Published 6 February 2015)

Start your student journey *INCLUDE*

Start your student journey at Edinburgh by discovering what current students love about studying at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology. (Published 25 September 2014)

Student competition winners announced *INCLUDE*

The School’s student journey competition winners have been announced. (Published 12 December 2014)

Student in final of Young Scot Awards

Winners of the 2014 EUSA Teaching Awards have been announced; members of staff in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology have been recognised for their positive contribution to student learning. (Published 21 March 2014)

Tell us about your memorable moment *INCLUDE*

Tell us about a memorable moment in your student journey for a chance to win one of two prizes worth £25. (Published 21 November 2014)

The Great War examined

Scholars in the School are taking part in a variety of events to mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War. (Published 5 August 2014)

Undergraduate Awards *INCLUDE*

Congratulations to recent graduate, Joe Thompson, who has been announced as a winner of a prestigious Undergraduate Award. (Published 29 September 2014)

Undergraduate scholarships deadline

The deadline is fast approaching for the School of History, Classics and Archaeology Undergraduate Scholarships for Academic Excellence. (Published 31 July 2014)

Undergraduate student surveys launch

The 2015 undergraduate student surveys have launched. Every year the University collects students’ views using surveys to help shape the ways things are done, now and in the future. (Published 23 January 2015)

Visiting professor explores island mystery

A GIS and historic landscape expert has been announced as the next Fulbright-Scotland Visiting Professor at Edinburgh. (Published 13 May 2014)

Welcome to our student interns *INCLUDE*

Four third year students, spanning all three subject areas, will be putting their theoretical knowledge to the test over the summer as they embark on a two-month student internship in the School. (Published 6 June 2014)

Winners of Jeremiah Dalziel Prize

The winners of the Jeremiah Dalziel Prize in British History have been announced. (Published 1 August 2014)

World War One at home *INCLUDE*

Dr David Ritchie, of the Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies, has been involved in the production of BBC Radio Scotland's World War One at Home series. (Published 24 November 2014)