It's Doors Open Days in Edinburgh ✨️ Among the many venues, the US Consulate General opened its doors for visitors as part of the Consulate’s ongoing “America250” campaign to mark 250 years of American independence. SAHA co-Chair Prof @murrayp.bsky.social is delivering a talk on Thomas Paine

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Edinburgh today for our Humanities Summit: Advocacy, Policy and Place. This session was co-organised with @sahavoice.bsky.social and hosted by @byleaveswelive.bsky.social. Find out more about our Humanities Summits: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

SAHA co-Chair Prof Catherine O'Leary is presenting our latest report, Languages in a Global Scotland @sas-news.bsky.social @murrayp.bsky.social @clairegorrara.bsky.social

Languages in Scotland, where are we now? Prof Fiona Barclay ( @stir.ac.uk ) is presenting an overview of the current landscape @sas-news.bsky.social

Mapping the Arts and Humanities reveals the UK’s diverse arts and humanities research infrastructure, & highlights the connections between the organisations, institutions & networks that provide such key support for the arts & humanities. @sas-news.bsky.social @clairegorrara.bsky.social

As part of the Humanities Summit: Policy, Advocacy and Place - hosted in partnership with @sas-news.bsky.social, SAHA co-Chair @murrayp.bsky.social is chairing a panel with Dr Dan O'Connor & Prof Tom Crick MBE @clairegorrara.bsky.social

Humanities Summit: Policy, Advocacy and Place, hosted in partnership with @sas-news.bsky.social is officially underway. The summit is designed as a collaborative space for reflection and action. @murrayp.bsky.social @clairegorrara.bsky.social

The Economic and Wellbeing Impact Assessment, carried out by BiGGAR Economics, finds that the @rcsofficial.bsky.social contributed £64.4 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Scottish economy and supported 1,650 jobs in 2024/25. www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...

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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – recognised as one of the world's leading performing arts conservatoires – generates £5 in economic and social value for every £1 of p...

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This week SAHA co-Chair Prof @murrayp.bsky.social attended an event hosted by APPG Classics at the @houseoflords.parliament.uk as the guest of the Classical Association and the occasion of the launch of two new books, Humanities Forward and Classics and Public Policy

Join us for our next Humanities Summit: Policy, Advocacy and Place - hosted in partnership with @sas-news.bsky.social Wednesday 16 September | 13:30-16:45 | @byleaveswelive.bsky.social 🔗Limited availability, register now: saha.scot/humanities-s...

Humanities Summit: Policy, Advocacy and Place | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance

A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.

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✍️The Interactive Map of Burns Suppers Worldwide is a major output of ‘The Burns Supper at 225 Years: Scottish Tradition, Global Reinvention’ project. Read Dr @drcleoocy.bsky.social article 👇 @glasgowburns.bsky.social @paulinemackay.bsky.social

225 Years On: The Burns Supper as Global Living Heritage - by Dr Cleo O’Callaghan Yeoman | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance

A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.

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Why Housing and Film? Prof Johnny Rodger (@glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social) writes about using film as a pedagogical tool in teaching an elective class in housing history in a new article for our website saha.scot/why-housing-...

Why housing and film? By Professor Johnny Rodger | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance

A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.

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SAHA currently has three working groups: Languages in Scotland, Environmental Humanities, and Digital and Cultural Economy. The Digital and Cultural Economy SAHA Working Group exists to foreground research which covers the creative, performing & digital arts & the cultural economy more generally.

"How has my understanding of sustainability education changed over time?” asks Dr Qudsia Kalsoom ( @dundee.ac.uk) in a new reflective piece on our website saha.scot 👇

From Behaviour Change to the Bigger Picture: A Reflective Journey – by Dr Qudsia Kalsoom | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance

A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.

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Final call to take part in the #BurnsSupper225 global survey and ensure that your Supper appears on the map when it goes live on 18th July! 2 weeks to go until the official 225th anniversary of the first ever Burns Supper and counting… Access the survey here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🌍

We’re excited to announce that the official launch of the new Interactive Map of Burns Suppers Worldwide will take place on Saturday 18th July at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland - book your tickets below! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-burns-...

The Burns Supper at 225 Years

The University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies is delighted to launch a new interactive map of Burns Suppers Worldwide.

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Excellent afternoon with @christophersmith.bsky.social engaging on AHRC policy, strategy and outlook in the context of @ukri.org & UK government strategy- hosted by @sahavoice.bsky.social and @royalsoced.bsky.social Colleagues from across the sector in Scotland really enjoyed themselves !

@rcsofficial.bsky.social was recognised by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the '25 Best Drama Schools in the World'. Find the full article below 👇 www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/ar...

The 25 Best Drama Schools in the World, 2026

A diploma from one of these ace institutions can launch an acting career. Just ask alums like Meryl Streep, Adam Driver and Cynthia Erivo.

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How does Scottish literature connect with the global stage? Read Tom Hubbard's guest article on our website saha.scot 👇 saha.scot/scottish-and...

Scottish and International Literary Studies: A Call for Dialogues by Tom Hubbard | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance

A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.

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SAHA co-Chair Professor Murray Pittock ( @murrayp.bsky.social | @glasgow.ac.uk) has been commissioned to examine how the #Fringe supports jobs and businesses across #Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland. Read the article on @heraldscotland.bsky.social 👇

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A leading Scottish historian has been tapped to lead a study into the economic benefit of the Edinburgh Fringe. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2612334...

Each year International Museum Day (May 18th) highlights the pivotal role museums play in providing hands-on learning experiences that serve society and its development. Last year Prof @paulinemackay.bsky.social & Prof Neil McDonnell marked the occasion with this article 👇

Reimagining Cultural Access: Museums in the Metaverse By Professor Neil McDonnell and Dr Pauline Mackay | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance

A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.

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The latest confirmation of what research has been telling us since the 1990s. Culture is a drug without side effects @sahavoice.bsky.social

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 5mo ago

Arts and cultural engagement ‘linked to slower pace of biological ageing’

Last week, the Celtic Academies Alliance hosted a day of panel discussions around Languages at Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham. The event brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from Wales, Scotland, & Ireland to explore the shared challenges and opportunities surrounding languages 👇

Celtic Academies Alliance: Languages Symposium | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance

A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.

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As we celebrate National British Sign Language Day this week, we're highlighting the work of our PhD student, Lara McIntyre, who is leading research into the experiences of deaf individuals in VR social spaces. Read more: www.uws.ac.uk/news/study-finds-vr-sign-language-used-by-deaf-gamers/

✍️Recent research on intercultural competence has shown that people who speak more than one language are more empathic and open than monolinguals. Cultural awareness is a key priority for employers, and learning another language is one of the best ways of developing it. Read the full article 👇

Language learning and Cultural Awareness by Dr Sarah Gubbins | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance

A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.

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✍️If languages are treated as infrastructure, then the question becomes how to invest in them. Read the article by Raisa McNab (Association of Translation Companies) and Sara Robertson (Institute of Translation and Interpreting) on our website saha.scot/languages-as...

Languages as Infrastructure: Why Multilingual Capabilities Matter by Raisa McNab and Sara Robertson | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance

A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.

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Quick reminder of a fascinating seminar coming up next week 'Did Nobody Die? Rousay and Egilsay Kirk Sessions, 1733 - 1747' by our very own Lynn Campbell ➕ 5.30pm to 7.30pm 28th April 2026 ➕ UHI Orkney and online (register through link below for online) ➕ Free tinyurl.com/2ncrktem

Today, on Earth Day, in partnership with British Council Scotland, we're proud to host the EARTH Scholarships Impact Symposium, bringing EARTH scholars, mentors & partners together to share the real-world impact of the programme - in research, communities and futures shaped through collaboration.

🌍 This Earth Day 2026, SGSAH & British Council Scotland launch a new Impact Portfolio from the EARTH Scholarships Programme. Showcasing work by our EARTH Scholars (2023–25), it highlights creative, interdisciplinary responses shaping more sustainable futures. Explore: issuu.com/sgsah/docs/c...

GRADUATE SHOW TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! We're so excited! The 2026 Graduate Show season is fast approaching, and you can book your tickets for all events NOW at www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/edinburgh... We'll see you there!