Kate Ash-Irisarri
@kateai.bsky.social
Medievalist. Older Scots researcher at the University of Edinburgh. Memory, Identity, Emotion
Thanks to the wonderful staff in the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Research Collections, today my 2nd-year tutorial groups have been thinking about book history and reading practices from the Middle Ages to the 18thC, including this copy of Sidney’s ‘Astrophel and Stella’ (c.1592)
November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Thanks to the wonderful staff in the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Research Collections, today my 2nd-year tutorial groups have been thinking about book history and reading practices from the Middle Ages to the 18thC, including this copy of Sidney’s ‘Astrophel and Stella’ (c.1592)
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Book launch for Love & Anti-Judaism in Medieval English Romance on Tuesday 25 November, 5.30pm @iashedinburgh.bsky.social - please share & consider coming along! I'll be chatting to @kateai.bsky.social & Carol M Richardson.
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Book Launch: "Love and Anti-Judaism in Medieval English Romance"
New book: "Love and anti-Judaism in medieval English romance: Typologies of violence and desire" by Hope Doherty-Harrison
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November 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Book launch for Love & Anti-Judaism in Medieval English Romance on Tuesday 25 November, 5.30pm @iashedinburgh.bsky.social - please share & consider coming along! I'll be chatting to @kateai.bsky.social & Carol M Richardson.
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We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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My Death & Dying class this week was all about ghosts. Naturally, we spent yesterday in @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Centre for Research Collections looking at a manuscript on how to summon a demon
October 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
My Death & Dying class this week was all about ghosts. Naturally, we spent yesterday in @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Centre for Research Collections looking at a manuscript on how to summon a demon
Stunning sunrise this morning
October 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Stunning sunrise this morning
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What a great opportunity 👇
Pleased to announce @univeng.bsky.social small funding scheme now open to members. UE will fund up to 20 projects up to £250 each to support research/pedagogy/continuing professional development activities in Lit, Lang, Creative Writing. See details here: universityenglish.ac.uk/englishcreat...
University English Funding
universityenglish.ac.uk
October 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
What a great opportunity 👇
After a trying day, yesterday, it was lovely to receive the news this morning that I’ve been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. With thanks to @cathfeely.bsky.social for her support!
We are very pleased to announce the election of 248 new Fellows, Associate Fellows, Members and Postgraduate members to the Royal Historical Society following the latest meeting of the RHS Council bit.ly/4o0xhJV
We warmly welcome all those joining @royalhistsoc.org from today #Skystorians 1/2
We warmly welcome all those joining @royalhistsoc.org from today #Skystorians 1/2
Society elects 248 new Fellows, Associate Fellows, Members and Postgraduate Members - RHS
At its latest meeting on 12 September 2025, the RHS Council elected 73 Fellows, 62 Associate Fellows, 50 Members and 63 Postgraduate Members, a total of 248 people newly associated with the Society, f...
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October 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
After a trying day, yesterday, it was lovely to receive the news this morning that I’ve been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. With thanks to @cathfeely.bsky.social for her support!
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She is holding a book! 📖
Currently writing a section on visual evidence for book use in medieval Scotland - so this could not be better timed...
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Currently writing a section on visual evidence for book use in medieval Scotland - so this could not be better timed...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Rare' medieval hair accessory uncovered at Eilean Donan Castle
The gravoir was used for neatly parting hair and creating elaborate hairstyles.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:24 AM
She is holding a book! 📖
Currently writing a section on visual evidence for book use in medieval Scotland - so this could not be better timed...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Currently writing a section on visual evidence for book use in medieval Scotland - so this could not be better timed...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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💬 🤝 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!
💻 ⬆️ 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!
September 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
💬 🤝 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!
💻 ⬆️ 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!
Tin (ten) years…
September 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Tin (ten) years…
This is the best kind of post to come home to. Beautifully packaged as well. Thanks to Antiquates, Dorset.
September 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is the best kind of post to come home to. Beautifully packaged as well. Thanks to Antiquates, Dorset.
Have had such a treat of a day at the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry exhibition at Château de Chantilly
September 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Have had such a treat of a day at the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry exhibition at Château de Chantilly
Congratulations to @hdohertyharrison.bsky.social on the publication of her book. This launch at @iashedinburgh.bsky.social looks fabulous. It’s running as a hybrid event on 7 October. Remember to book your place!
Join the free launch event for this brilliant book on Tuesday 7 October: register to hear from Hope and other discussants and enjoy a drinks reception at IASH!
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September 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Congratulations to @hdohertyharrison.bsky.social on the publication of her book. This launch at @iashedinburgh.bsky.social looks fabulous. It’s running as a hybrid event on 7 October. Remember to book your place!
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Today's university redundancies are at Edinburgh. It's obvious now that no-one will stop the madness, and it's probably too late for a big chunk of the sector anyway.
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Voluntary redundancies continue at Edinburgh University amid £140m financial crisis
In February, the university announced it was looking to make £140m of cuts amid 'serious and urgent financial challenges'.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today's university redundancies are at Edinburgh. It's obvious now that no-one will stop the madness, and it's probably too late for a big chunk of the sector anyway.
news.stv.tv/east-central...
news.stv.tv/east-central...
A lovely afternoon sitting in the grounds of Modern One @nationalgalleries.bsky.social with the little apprentice who’s enjoyed the opportunity to paint, draw & sculpt with the materials in the Family Art Basket. What a fabulous idea!
July 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A lovely afternoon sitting in the grounds of Modern One @nationalgalleries.bsky.social with the little apprentice who’s enjoyed the opportunity to paint, draw & sculpt with the materials in the Family Art Basket. What a fabulous idea!
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A very personal reflection on how the financial crisis at the University of Dundee is affecting PhD students.
Reduced teaching opportunities, financial difficulty and the cutting off of a route to employment.
Thank you Taylor for writing this.
Reduced teaching opportunities, financial difficulty and the cutting off of a route to employment.
Thank you Taylor for writing this.
A powerful blog post from one current Dundee University Humanities PhD student on postgraduate study during a time of huge uncertainty at the university sgsahblog.com/2025/07/03/p... #AcSky
Precarity in Scottish HEIs
This week, guest blogger Taylor Jeoffroy sheds some light on the current Scottish HEI funding crisis, sharing her personal experience as a PhD student at the University of Dundee and reflecting on …
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July 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A very personal reflection on how the financial crisis at the University of Dundee is affecting PhD students.
Reduced teaching opportunities, financial difficulty and the cutting off of a route to employment.
Thank you Taylor for writing this.
Reduced teaching opportunities, financial difficulty and the cutting off of a route to employment.
Thank you Taylor for writing this.
An absolute delight to watch our fabulous Literature (& Joint Hons) students from @uoe-llc.bsky.social graduate today. Bonuses: seeing fellow ‘Hildabeast’ @valmcdermid.bsky.social getting an honorary degree; wonderful conversations with families at the drinks reception; a wee gift from one proud mum
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
An absolute delight to watch our fabulous Literature (& Joint Hons) students from @uoe-llc.bsky.social graduate today. Bonuses: seeing fellow ‘Hildabeast’ @valmcdermid.bsky.social getting an honorary degree; wonderful conversations with families at the drinks reception; a wee gift from one proud mum
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📚 🗣️ Students and staff from across our university will be taking part over all four days of #IMC2025 — follow us next week for daily updates!
💻 You can also click this link for a full list of sessions they'll be involved with:
bit.ly/UoE-IMC
⬇️ And find some highlights of what's to come below:
💻 You can also click this link for a full list of sessions they'll be involved with:
bit.ly/UoE-IMC
⬇️ And find some highlights of what's to come below:
July 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
📚 🗣️ Students and staff from across our university will be taking part over all four days of #IMC2025 — follow us next week for daily updates!
💻 You can also click this link for a full list of sessions they'll be involved with:
bit.ly/UoE-IMC
⬇️ And find some highlights of what's to come below:
💻 You can also click this link for a full list of sessions they'll be involved with:
bit.ly/UoE-IMC
⬇️ And find some highlights of what's to come below:
My pleasure reading this week - a recommendation from a student
June 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
My pleasure reading this week - a recommendation from a student
Finally paid off my student loan
June 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Finally paid off my student loan
Wishing @madelinepotter.bsky.social all the best for tonight’s launch of The Roma: A Travelling History!
It’s officially publication day!! I can’t quite believe it. After years of thinking, writing, planning, & editing: it’s here. I’m so grateful to my agent & everyone at The Bodley Head for the incredible work. If you’re in Scotland, come to the launch tomorrow
May 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Wishing @madelinepotter.bsky.social all the best for tonight’s launch of The Roma: A Travelling History!
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👑 This three-day, hybrid conference will feature contributions from our own @cvspragg.bsky.social and Catriona Murray, plus recent PhD graduates Ashlyn Cudney and Elisabeth Rébeillé-Borgella.
⬇️ Click below to see the programme and find a link to register before the 8 June deadline!
⬇️ Click below to see the programme and find a link to register before the 8 June deadline!
UPDATE: Registration will now be open until 8 June
Join us in Glasgow (and online!) from 9-11 July for an amazing line up of speakers and roundtables😃 see the programme below ...
Scan the QR code on the poster to register now 🥳🥳
Join us in Glasgow (and online!) from 9-11 July for an amazing line up of speakers and roundtables😃 see the programme below ...
Scan the QR code on the poster to register now 🥳🥳
May 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
👑 This three-day, hybrid conference will feature contributions from our own @cvspragg.bsky.social and Catriona Murray, plus recent PhD graduates Ashlyn Cudney and Elisabeth Rébeillé-Borgella.
⬇️ Click below to see the programme and find a link to register before the 8 June deadline!
⬇️ Click below to see the programme and find a link to register before the 8 June deadline!
I arrived home to these yesterday; several copies of my book, published by @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I arrived home to these yesterday; several copies of my book, published by @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social
This morning, @newdramrising.bsky.social, the little apprentice, and I visited the wonderful @selcie.bsky.social ‘Nurture through Nature in Children’s Books’ at the Museum of Edinburgh. If you get chance, do take time to see it (on until 7 Sept). Congratulations, @sarahdunnigan.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This morning, @newdramrising.bsky.social, the little apprentice, and I visited the wonderful @selcie.bsky.social ‘Nurture through Nature in Children’s Books’ at the Museum of Edinburgh. If you get chance, do take time to see it (on until 7 Sept). Congratulations, @sarahdunnigan.bsky.social
This was a nice start to the week @socantscot.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This was a nice start to the week @socantscot.bsky.social