Discover the Edinburgh poet who inspired Robert Burns, and whose impact extends well beyond the pages of his works to the city’s landscape, and even the treatment of brain injuries. ‘The Collected Works of Robert Fergusson: Reconstructing Textual and Cultural Legacies’ is a two-year research project, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, and led by Professor Rhona Brown. As the 250th anniversary of Fergusson’s death approaches, Prof. Brown and Dr Amy Wilcockson join the podcast to share their research, as well as insights into Fergusson’s life, works and legacy. Listen to learn more about Fergusson, and hear extracts of his work read by Billy Kay and James Robertson. Find out more about The Collected Works of Robert Fergusson: Reconstructing Textual and Cultural Legacies: https://robert-fergusson.glasgow.ac.uk/ Learn about upcoming events: https://robert-fergusson.glasgow.ac.uk/events/ Follow on X: https://x.com/RFergussonPoet Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rfergussonpoet.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Influencing Gaelic Publishing
Join us as we go on a deep dive into Gaelic periodicals, publishing, and language with Dr Petra Johana Poncarová. Dr Poncarová introduces two figures who have played key roles in Gaelic publishing: Ruaraidh Erskine of Mar and Derick Thomson. From poetry and periodicals that spanned decades, to detective fiction, drama, and even a biology text book, listen now to find out more… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ocean Modern
Join us as we set sail on a voyage that spans the literary and historical; exploring the fascinating, glamorous – and sometimes dark – world of the ocean liner in Professor Faye Hammill’s Ocean Modern research project. Professor Hammill shares how the power and public fascination with the ocean liner has been captured in literature; and how real ocean liners - some even built on the Clyde – along with their crews and passengers – have been documented, commemorated, and mythologised. Join Professor Hammill and Cia as they explore literature, archival material, and even the role played by Glasgow’s own shipyards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Overtourism
Make sure your seat belt is fastened and your chair is in the upright position for take-off; we’re heading to Mallorca with Dr Guillem Colom-Montero. Mallorca has long been a popular holiday destination, but what are the consequences of that popularity? From representation in art and culture, to conversations with local communities and changes in vocabulary, Dr Colom-Montero joins Cia to reflect on the impact decades of tourism has had on the island – and some similar effects seen closer to home, here in Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From History PhD to Entrepreneur
Where can a PhD in History take you? Dr Matthew Leeper, Managing Director and Founder of Education Evolved, and Student Enterprise Advisor at University of Glasgow, talks to Cia about his journey from student to entrepreneur. Dr Leeper shares the pivotal moments, decisions, and passion for history that brought him to his current roles. Listen and trace Dr Leeper's steps from a street in Rome to academia, Education Evolved, and now helping UofG students to start their own entrepreneurial journeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reimagine myth, explore new takes on your favourite literature, revisit ancient times and be inspired with Stories from Glasgow – a new series bringing you stories from the arts and humanities wherever you listen to podcasts. Join Dr Cia Jackson and explore the impact of art, literature, culture, and history from world leading researchers in the University of Glasgow’s College of Arts & Humanities. Follow UofGArtsHums on social media to find out when new episodes are released: XInstagramLinkedInFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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