How do you get from PhD thesis to monograph? We talk to graduate Dr Suzanne Black whose book Between Novel and Network: Technology and Literary Form in Fiction and Fanfiction has just been published by LSU Press https://llc.ed.ac.uk/news/from-thesis-to-monograph-suzanne-r-black

From thesis to monograph | Literatures, Languages & Cultures | Literatures Languages and Culture

Graduate Suzanne R Black talks to us about developing her PhD into a new book.

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Huge congratulations 🙌 to doctoral student Ryan Choi who has been awarded a highly competitive fellowship to complete his PhD on the silenced voices of modern Hong Kong supervised by Aaron William Moore and Christopher Rosenmeier in Asian Studies, University of Edinburgh

You’ve heard her asking the questions, now she’s back on the other side of the mic! 🎙️Kat Zabecka, PhD student in Film Studies and former host of the Edinburgh Film Podcast, is this week’s guest on Beyond the Books. Listen to the full episode (27 mins) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DSkmheH5yiE

For those interested in critical AI literacy, a hopeful thread: This past semester, for their final project, I asked my @uoe-llc.bsky.social Digital Humanities students to make "AI literacy objects" (AILOs): multimedia digital artefacts intended to foster critical literacy around generative AI +

“This is an all-hands-on-deck situation” On #WorldEnvironmentDay, join Professor Şebnem Susam-Saraeva for a deep dive into translation and health, from the labour ward to the ocean. Full episode: https://youtu.be/k9xOqfW1In8

“Intermediality gave me permission to think in new ways about combinations of art forms […] TV promo posters meet renaissance art! Magic tricks in theatre and film! Biscuits and LEGO!” Meet @samfern.bsky.social, one of the very first graduates of our MSc Intermediality: llc.ed.ac.uk/news/meet-ou...

Meet our graduates: Sam Fern (Intermediality) | Literatures, Languages & Cultures | Literatures Languages and Culture

Sam shares how postgraduate study transformed his writing and editing career.

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Spotlight on… Latin American literature 🌎📖✍️ PhD student Inés Arteta has been commissioned to review three works of Latin American literature for the Times Literary Supplement (The TLS) Read more: https://llc.ed.ac.uk/news/writing-for-the-times-literary-supplement-a-phd-students-perspective 1/5

Writing for the Times Literary Supplement - a PhD student’s perspective | Literatures, Languages & Cultures | Literatures Languages and Culture

Inés Arteta talks about challenging our understanding of Latin American literary culture.

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so far, i've been the one doing the interviewing, but the wonderful people at @uoe-llc.bsky.social from my alma mater @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social wrote up a lovely profile about me and what i've been up to since graduating with a master's in comparative literature in 2021 📰 read it below:

Meet our graduates: Eduard Gafton (Comparative Literature) | Literatures, Languages & Cultures | Literatures Languages and Culture

From Comparative Literature to YouTube and video games.

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PhD student Brian Wong has been awarded a 30,000 USD Henry Kaufman Financial History Dissertation Fellowship. His thesis examines the economic and financial mobilisation of the Japanese Empire during WWII, looking at the consequences for Japan’s home islands and its wartime colonies ... 1/3

The 2026 James Tait Black Prize shortlists spotlight some of the most exciting work being published today: james-tait-black.ed.ac.uk/indie-talent...

For those in/around Edinburgh: Join us at @translation-uoe.bsky.social on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 (4.10-6.00) for an in-person research seminar by @delphinegrass.bsky.social on #translation as a creative-critical practice. For details see llc.ed.ac.uk/translation-... @uoe-llc.bsky.social

Translation Studies Research Seminar Series: Delphine Grass | Translation Studies | Literatures Languages and Culture

An in-person seminar by Dr Delphine Grass (Lancaster University) on the impact and challenges created from maps of translation studies such as the Holmes/Toury map.

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Our annual Susan Manning Lecture is an exciting one this year. Cedric Tolliver will be speaking on African-American spy novels. Book here: llc.ed.ac.uk/english-lite... @uoe-llc.bsky.social

The Susan Manning Memorial Lecture | English and Scottish Literature | Literatures Languages and Culture

Join us in person for the Susan Manning Memorial Lecture 2026 by Professor Cedric Tolliver (University of Oklahoma), followed by a Q&A and reception.

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What's it like to speak at a major conference in Japan while still an undergraduate? We caught up with Year 4 student Cameron Bain about presenting his sociolinguistic research at the Asia Pacific Conference. Read more: https://llc.ed.ac.uk/whats-it-like-to-present-at-a-major-conference

What's it like to present at a major conference? | Literatures, Languages & Cultures

Year 4 Japanese and Linguistics student Cameron tells us about presenting at the Asia Pacific Conference in Japan.

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ICYMI! Charlotte Bosseaux's book launch A Voice of Their Own. Encouraging Caring and Ethical Practices in Trauma Screen Translation. With @uoe-llc.bsky.social, @iashedinburgh.bsky.social and @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social Fri 30 Jan, 2-5pm, CMB/online Register: edin.ac/4jLfqFI

Book Launch: A Voice of Their Own

Book Launch: A Voice of Their Own. Encouraging Caring and Ethical Practices in Trauma Screen Translation

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Celtic Connections is back! Ahead of his #CCFest26 gig, we caught up with 2022 alum Hector Shaw about juggling his music and marketing careers. https://llc.ed.ac.uk/news/meet-our-graduates-hector-shaw-scottish-ethnology-and-english-literature

And that’s a wrap on Remediating Stevenson! Just before Christmas, we sent graphic adaptations of three of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Pacific stories (published by Edinburgh Diamond) to schools and educational groups across Scotland, marking the end of the 3.5 year AHRC-funded research project.

We're logging off for the winter break ❄️ We’ll be back on Monday 5 January 2026. A wee reminder that our buildings are closed from 23 December but that support is available throughout the break, if you need it - www.ed.ac.uk/news/festive...

“Winning... is incredibly affirming, it helps massively with the imposter syndrome a lot of early career researchers feel.” Congratulations to grad Dr Leone Pecorini Goodall, whose outstanding thesis on succession politics has won the 2025 BRAIS Prize 🏅🎉 https://llc.ed.ac.uk/news/2025-brais-prize

Graduate’s outstanding thesis on succession politics wins 2025 BRAIS Prize | Literatures, Languages & Cultures | Literatures Languages and Culture

We speak to Dr Leone Pecorini Goodall about his award-winning PhD research.

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We're thrilled to launch Sradagan san Iarmailt ('Sparks in the Firmament'), the first anthology of contemporary Gaelic poetry for over 30 years! Join Niall O'Gallagher and book editor Marcas Mac an Tuairneir on 16 December in 40 George Square for great readings and conversation 📚 🎟️ edin.ac/49bdO3x

Book launch - Sparks in the Firmament: A New Generation of Gaelic poets

Join us to celebrate the launch of Sradagan san Iarmailt, the first new anthology of contemporary Gaelic poetry for over 30 years.

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What do we mean by ‘voice’? And why does voice matter in translation? There’s still time (just!) to book your free ticket for Professor Charlotte Bosseaux’s inaugural lecture as Chair of Audiovisual Translation Studies Weds 3 December - Edinburgh - 5.15pm cbosseaux.eventbrite.co.uk

Inaugural Lecture: Charlotte Bosseaux

Join us for 'A Voice of their Own: Why Voice Matters in Translation (Studies)?' delivered by Professor Charlotte Bosseaux.

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“Meal do naidheachd!” to Rob Dunbar who has won the RSE Sir Walter Scott Medal for his work on language policy, literature and culture. We spoke to students Elizabeth and Chris about the man behind the medal: https://llc.ed.ac.uk/news/professor-rob-dunbar-wins-the-rse-sir-walter-scott-medal

Professor Rob Dunbar wins the RSE Sir Walter Scott Medal | Literatures, Languages & Cultures | Literatures Languages and Culture

We speak to the medallist and his students about his work promoting and protecting minority languages.

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The #ScottishGaelic Texts Society Annual #CannaLecture will take place at the University of Edinburgh on 21 November 2025, delivered by Dr Martin Macgregor. llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...

Canna Lecture | Celtic & Scottish Studies | Literatures Languages and Culture

Join The Gaelic Texts Society and Celtic and Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh for their annual Canna Lecture by Dr Martin Macgregor (University of Glasgow), entitled ‘“Ach thèid an cran...

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Today’s the day! Cordillera de fuego (Mountains of Fire) – co-produced by the Ixchel research project – has its world premiere 🌎at the 40th Mar del Plata International Film Festival📽️ Read on for the back story of this fascinating new feature > 1/7

Omniscient narration, being published, returning to academia as a mature student – this Beyond the Books has it all! 🤩 Creative Writing PhD student and author Simon West takes us through his research & academic journey – as well as his new novel Abner. Full episode: https://youtu.be/0wr96MwLsoQ

All the firsts! 1️⃣🎉Huge congratulations to Jonathan Powell who is one of the first 10 early career researchers to win the first Oxford University Press First Book Prize. He'll have his debut book Common Law and English Commercial Theatre, c. 1597-1624 published fully open access and in hardback.

Calling those who know the value of female friendships – this episode's for you! 👯‍♀️ New Beyond the Books dives into the works of French writers Simone de Beauvoir & Violette le Duc to explore bonds between women, and how they tie into philosophy & society. Full episode: https://youtu.be/HNwMH44h9wE

What can Indigenous Latin American cinema and filmmaking tell us about memory, cultural identity, and the need for different stories? 📽️ Find out all this and more from Dr Charlotte Gleghorn as she discusses her research in the new episode of Beyond the Books. Full episode: youtu.be/jOfjUtz1Yew

💬 🤝 We'll be hosting a range of seminars this semester, run in collaboration with students and staff from across our university and beyond. 💻 ⬆️ You can follow the link in our bio to find out more about these events, as well as the reading and discussion groups we have planned over the next months!

"Every country has its scapegoats... David Rizzio became one of Scotland’s most haunting." Read Dr Emanuela Patti's timely piece on why Mary Queen of Scots' murdered private secretary was a political scapegoat in @scotsman.com www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Why Mary Queen of Scots' murdered private secretary David Rizzio was a political scapegoat

History shows that political anger is often channelled towards outsiders, a pattern that is being repeated today

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