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Pro VP U.Glasgow, personal views and evidence-based judgements only. 'You think that a wall as solid as the earth separates civilization from barbarism. I tell you the division is a thread, a sheet of glass'-John Buchan. https://murraypittock.com .. more

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Murray G. H. Pittock MAE FRSE is a Scottish historian and cultural and textual scholar. He holds the position of Bradley Professor of Literature at the University of Glasgow and serves as Pro Vice-Principal at the university, where he has occupied senior roles, including Dean and Vice-Principal, since 2008. He led the University's involvement in the Kelvin Hall redevelopment project in collaboration with the City of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland (kelvinhall.org.uk), and since 2016 has chaired Glasgow's early career development programme, which has been considered influential across the sector. .. more

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 5h
Let's hear it for our sponsors.
yougov.co.uk YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 10h
2024 Reform UK voters are also less likely to describe themselves as anti-Russia (48%) than other voters (66-79%)

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YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 10h
2024 Reform UK voters are also less likely to describe themselves as anti-Russia (48%) than other voters (66-79%)

yougov.co.uk/politics/art...

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 8d
Looking forward to giving this lecture in Prague on 4 March, part of the work on my Scotland: The Cultural History, in preparation for @yalebooks.bsky.social
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Guest Lecture by Prof. Murray Pittock: ‘Scottish Art, Architecture and Culture, 1870-1914: Britain and the Continent in Conflict’ | DALC
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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 11d
Chaired by @eassh.bsky.social director @gabilombardo.bsky.social - a crucial intervention at the European Parliament now @sahavoice.bsky.social @scga.bsky.social @ahallardyce.bsky.social. Technology, design,health, arts & social sciences belong together-people are part of every research question.

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EASSH @eassh.bsky.social · 11d
➡️ Join us live now: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 13d
That red card and penalty duo was one of the most extraordinary awards I have ever seen @billykayscot.bsky.social -so much for VAR !

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 16d
Very enjoyable Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow lecture tonight on 'The Roots & Fruits of Scotland's Global History'. Attendance of c230 and the presentation of the Glasgow Medal by president Professor Pat Monaghan FRS FRSE to follow. @sahavoice.bsky.social @asls.org.uk @iassl.bsky.social

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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 19d
#ICYMI "Of all the houses Robert Burns lived in during his life, it was perhaps his farmhouse at Ellisland that expressed his hopes, wishes and creativity best." wrote SAHA co-Chair Prof Murray Pittock ( @murrayp.bsky.social | @glasgow.ac.uk ) in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social

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'Why Ellisland matters in Scotland’s Robert Burns story'
Of all the houses Robert Burns lived in during his life, it was perhaps his farmhouse at Ellisland that expressed his hopes, wishes and creativity…
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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 26d
Excellent morning meeting colleagues in the Scottish Government and West Dunbartonshire Council to discuss the Dumbarton Wayfaring & Intervention Action Plan in connexion with developing the heritage offer and its narrative. @sahavoice.bsky.social @ahallardyce.bsky.social @briandornan.bsky.social

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · Jan 12
2026 we are celebrating 225 years of the Burns Supper. Now @glasgowburns.bsky.social @paulinemackay.bsky.social wants your help to contribute to our global map of Burns celebrations.

Send us your videos, photos and details of how you celebrate Burns Night: gla.ac/BurnsSupper225

#BurnsSupper225

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Jan 12
Good book as it is, funnelling the process of Irish independence through the actions of a Great Man, 'A Hero', is one of the key reasons why historians distrust biography. Try An Atlas of the Irish Revolution (Cork UP, 2017) as well or instead.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · Jan 12
Go beyond the history you learned in school. This biography offers a powerful, ground-level view of the Irish revolution.
#MustRead #NonFiction
https://smpl.is/agdq1
Michael Collins Biography: A Hero’s Fight for Irish Freedom
Michael Collins biography tracing his rise, battles, and legacy in Ireland’s fight for freedom through Coogan’s powerful account.
smpl.is

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Jan 9
Looking forward to giving one of the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow lectures for 2026 on 'The Roots and Fruits of Scotland's Global History' on the 28th: @sahavoice.bsky.social @asls.org.uk @iassl.bsky.social . Details: www.royalphil.org/lecture/the-...
The Roots and Fruits of Scotland's Global History - The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow
Summary
www.royalphil.org

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Jan 7
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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Jan 7
Renewable energy and community control: discussion with @patkane.bsky.social -very interesting new dimension at Celtic Connections.
patkane.bsky.social Pat Kane @patkane.bsky.social · Jan 6
Big States & Big Carbon drives us to war & destruction—so we need a #Powershift, towards communities that seize the renewable energy revolution. But can we imagine it? Let’s try at @ccfest Jan 18th, 3.00pm, Green Room, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall spring.site/blog/power-s... Pls share!

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Pat Kane @patkane.bsky.social · Jan 6
Big States & Big Carbon drives us to war & destruction—so we need a #Powershift, towards communities that seize the renewable energy revolution. But can we imagine it? Let’s try at @ccfest Jan 18th, 3.00pm, Green Room, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall spring.site/blog/power-s... Pls share!

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Dec 30
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2573035...
Robert Burns scholar joins campaign to save 'home' of Auld Lang Syne
Ellisland, a Category A-listed farmhouse six miles north of Dumfries, was built by Burns for his bride Jean Armour Burns in 1788.
www.heraldscotland.com

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Dec 30
Pleased to begin role of ambassador for Ellisland, 'The Home of Auld Lang Syne' from Hogmanay- interviews with BBC, ITV and Fox today. Read Joan McAlpine on the Ellisland appeal in www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Dec 18
'the fab @rhonabrown.bsky.social '. That @scottlyall.bsky.social is a man of taste & discretion.
rhonabrown.bsky.social Rhona Brown @rhonabrown.bsky.social · Dec 18
It’s been a fast five years! Scottish Literary Review is a pleasure to co-edit with the brilliant @scottlyall.bsky.social and it’s a real joy to see Scottish literary scholarship thriving throughout the world. Follow the links below to read or subscribe to SLR via @asls.org.uk 👇
#ScottishLiterature
scottlyall.bsky.social scott lyall @scottlyall.bsky.social · Dec 18
Five years of editing SCOTTISH LITERARY REVIEW with the fab @rhonabrown.bsky.social and more exciting issues to come in 2026. The latest bumper issue is out now. Get yours by joining @asls.org.uk here: share.google/P8K28t8SNfWU...

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Rhona Brown @rhonabrown.bsky.social · Dec 18
It’s been a fast five years! Scottish Literary Review is a pleasure to co-edit with the brilliant @scottlyall.bsky.social and it’s a real joy to see Scottish literary scholarship thriving throughout the world. Follow the links below to read or subscribe to SLR via @asls.org.uk 👇
#ScottishLiterature
scottlyall.bsky.social scott lyall @scottlyall.bsky.social · Dec 18
Five years of editing SCOTTISH LITERARY REVIEW with the fab @rhonabrown.bsky.social and more exciting issues to come in 2026. The latest bumper issue is out now. Get yours by joining @asls.org.uk here: share.google/P8K28t8SNfWU...
Copies of Scottish Literary Review, 2020 to 2025.

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Dec 17
My reading choices for Books of 2025: Lewis Barton, A History of Europe in 29 Borders (brilliant and focused despite the fashionable title); John Kay, The Corporation in the 21st Century and Richard Susskind's How to Think About AI. Three books to change the frame. @sahavoice.bsky.social

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Dec 11
Very good first day representing Scotland on board @eassh.bsky.social. Lina Gálvez MEP & FP10 co-rapporteur on European autonomy, economic growth & the social mission. @gabilombardo.bsky.social outstanding on FP10 discussions. Joe O'Hara impressive on EASSH wins in 2025. @sahavoice.bsky.social

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Dec 10
Here in a festive Brussels for @eassh.bsky.social AGM & critical discussions on FP10. Is European research responding to Draghi ? Where are start ups & spinouts ? @gabilombardo.bsky.social has done so much this year to deliver on Society & put EASSH at the heart of the map. @uofgied.bsky.social

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Dec 7
Heartily recommended !

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Dec 4
Receiving Roy Medal for Scottish Studies PhD of the year on behalf of Suping Li for her thesis on 'The Reception of Robert Burns in China'-the 3rd time one of my students has won after the terrific PhDs of Michael Shaw and Craig Lamont; @paulinemackay.bsky.social co-supervised. Well done Suping !

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Dec 2
Universities Committee in Scottish Literature launches the new Scottish Literary Studies Book Prize.

The prize will be awarded biennially starting in 2026; nominations close 31 March 2026.

Full details, and a nominations template, can be found here:

ucsl-scotland.com/scottish-lit...
Scottish Literary Studies Book Prize
The Scottish Literary Studies Book Prize is awarded biennially to an outstanding work of scholarship in the field of Scottish literary studies. Founded in 2025, the prize is open to book-length wor…
ucsl-scotland.com

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Nov 30
As Gaelic and Scots are recognized as official languages of Scotland today it's important to note that they often inhabit different registers...and that thanks to the pressures of history there's aye watter quhaur the stirk droons and Scots fades out into formality.
hillhighlander.bsky.social Hillbilly Highlander @hillhighlander.bsky.social · Nov 29
Gaelic meme du jour:
Scotland in Hollywood.
Scotland in Scotland. Remember, "Jobby" is Scottish for "turd."

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Hillbilly Highlander @hillhighlander.bsky.social · Nov 29
Gaelic meme du jour:
Scotland in Hollywood.
Scotland in Scotland. Remember, "Jobby" is Scottish for "turd."

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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Nov 26
CFP open for Towards Resilient Destinations: Integrating Nation, Culture and Tourism for Sustainable Futures, looking at Corfu as lab for sustainable tourism. Achim Steiner (former UN SD lead) opening. Inspired by Lawrence Durrell @alannamactavish.bsky.social

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Towards Resilient Destinations | Call for Abstracts (deadlines, guidelines, review process, publication)
Ιόνιο Πανεπιστήμιο
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Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · Nov 26
Appears first to have been played in Scotland between 1746 and 1755. What could have made fertile ground for it then ?