Scottish Writing in the Nineteenth Century
Description
The Scottish Writing in the Nineteenth Century project was founded in 2008. Since then it has held numerous research, public, and network-building events, within the University of Edinburgh, the City of Edinburgh, and elsewhere in Scotland, in collaboration with other Universities. Its chief aims remain the same: to build connections between researchers working in the field of 19th century Scottish studies and to foster public awareness of the richness and diversity of Scottish culture in the period.
The Project runs a regular Reading Group for staff and students of the University, and is keen to welcome visiting scholars and researchers.
The Scottish Writing in the Nineteenth Century project aims to bring together diverse currents in historical, literary, and cultural studies in order to provide the following services for the academic community in Scotland and worldwide.
- To facilitate contacts and build connections between researchers working in the field of 19th century Scottish studies within Scottish Universities and worldwide, in order to facilitate sharing of expertise and best-practice between existing research projects and to catalyse new collaborative research projects.
- To develop collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects which will contribute to the establishment of a more nuanced and complete understanding of 19th century Scottish cultural history.
- To foster public awareness of the richness and diversity of Scottish culture in the period, in order to provide a solid basis of historical understanding for contemporary political and cultural discussion.
Offers funding
No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.
Founding year
2008
Contact details
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Last modified:
2024-09-21 00:00:09