Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA)
@sahavoice.bsky.social
The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance brings together 12 HEIs, The RSE and SGSAH to provide a collective voice for Arts & Humanities in Scotland.
🌐 Visit our website saha.scot
🎙️ Listen to our podcast #SAHAConversations on Spotify
🌐 Visit our website saha.scot
🎙️ Listen to our podcast #SAHAConversations on Spotify
Delighted at the mention of our collaborative work and looking forward to much more
@irishhumanities.bsky.social
@irishhumanities.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Delighted at the mention of our collaborative work and looking forward to much more
@irishhumanities.bsky.social
@irishhumanities.bsky.social
To mark International Open Access Week, we had the pleasure of having a SAHA Conversation with Dr Brianna Robertson-Kirkland (@breerob-kirk.bsky.social),member of the Editorial Board of the Scottish Universities Press (@scotunipress.bsky.social)
Full episode available wherever you get your podcast
Full episode available wherever you get your podcast
October 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
To mark International Open Access Week, we had the pleasure of having a SAHA Conversation with Dr Brianna Robertson-Kirkland (@breerob-kirk.bsky.social),member of the Editorial Board of the Scottish Universities Press (@scotunipress.bsky.social)
Full episode available wherever you get your podcast
Full episode available wherever you get your podcast
Join SAHA and the @irishhumanities.bsky.social for a half-day event on Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations.
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie)
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie)
September 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Join SAHA and the @irishhumanities.bsky.social for a half-day event on Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations.
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie)
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie)
"In a turbulent time for the academic sector, media engagement offers ECRs a chance to gain exposure, learn transferable communication skills, and even provides a glimpse into alternative career paths"
Dr @kelseygranger.bsky.social ( @iashedinburgh.bsky.social )wrote about her experience
Dr @kelseygranger.bsky.social ( @iashedinburgh.bsky.social )wrote about her experience
August 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
"In a turbulent time for the academic sector, media engagement offers ECRs a chance to gain exposure, learn transferable communication skills, and even provides a glimpse into alternative career paths"
Dr @kelseygranger.bsky.social ( @iashedinburgh.bsky.social )wrote about her experience
Dr @kelseygranger.bsky.social ( @iashedinburgh.bsky.social )wrote about her experience
Happy 100th birthday @natlibscot.bsky.social 🎂
This morning, we asked National Librarian and Chief Executive Amina Shah FRSE how NLS celebrated the big birthday
This morning, we asked National Librarian and Chief Executive Amina Shah FRSE how NLS celebrated the big birthday
August 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy 100th birthday @natlibscot.bsky.social 🎂
This morning, we asked National Librarian and Chief Executive Amina Shah FRSE how NLS celebrated the big birthday
This morning, we asked National Librarian and Chief Executive Amina Shah FRSE how NLS celebrated the big birthday
Join SAHA and the @irishhumanities.bsky.social for a half-day event on Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations.
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie )
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie )
August 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Join SAHA and the @irishhumanities.bsky.social for a half-day event on Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations.
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie )
The hybrid event will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 14:30 until 17:30 at the Royal Irish Academy (@ria.ie )
#RobertBurns Poems, Chiefly In The Scottish Dialect was published #OTD, 31 July 1786.
The printer was John Wilson, from Kilmarnock, and the book is often referred to as the ‘Kilmarnock Edition’. The volume sold out its run of 612 copies within a month.
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📷 @natlibscot.bsky.social
The printer was John Wilson, from Kilmarnock, and the book is often referred to as the ‘Kilmarnock Edition’. The volume sold out its run of 612 copies within a month.
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📷 @natlibscot.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
#RobertBurns Poems, Chiefly In The Scottish Dialect was published #OTD, 31 July 1786.
The printer was John Wilson, from Kilmarnock, and the book is often referred to as the ‘Kilmarnock Edition’. The volume sold out its run of 612 copies within a month.
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📷 @natlibscot.bsky.social
The printer was John Wilson, from Kilmarnock, and the book is often referred to as the ‘Kilmarnock Edition’. The volume sold out its run of 612 copies within a month.
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📷 @natlibscot.bsky.social
#OTD in 1783, the first meeting of @royalsoced.bsky.social was convened.
📷 Founding RSE Royal Charter granted by King George III in 1783
(Photo: Stewart Attwood)
📷 Founding RSE Royal Charter granted by King George III in 1783
(Photo: Stewart Attwood)
June 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#OTD in 1783, the first meeting of @royalsoced.bsky.social was convened.
📷 Founding RSE Royal Charter granted by King George III in 1783
(Photo: Stewart Attwood)
📷 Founding RSE Royal Charter granted by King George III in 1783
(Photo: Stewart Attwood)
Don't miss the @theskinnymag.bsky.social free student-led supplement on @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social's Degree Show ✨️
GSA's annual exhibition of graduating student work is open to the public until Sunday.
Visit our website saha.scot to discover more
GSA's annual exhibition of graduating student work is open to the public until Sunday.
Visit our website saha.scot to discover more
June 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Don't miss the @theskinnymag.bsky.social free student-led supplement on @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social's Degree Show ✨️
GSA's annual exhibition of graduating student work is open to the public until Sunday.
Visit our website saha.scot to discover more
GSA's annual exhibition of graduating student work is open to the public until Sunday.
Visit our website saha.scot to discover more
Speaking on the next phase of this wonderful project SAHA Steering Committee member and Director of Institute for Northern Studies ( @insuhi.bsky.social ), Professor Donna Heddle, FHEA, FSAScot, FRSA, FRSE said:
May 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Speaking on the next phase of this wonderful project SAHA Steering Committee member and Director of Institute for Northern Studies ( @insuhi.bsky.social ), Professor Donna Heddle, FHEA, FSAScot, FRSA, FRSE said:
📣What does good advocacy look like?
On Friday 9 May, SAHA ran a joint event with the School of Advanced Study, University of London at the Royal Society of Edinburgh to explore how the #arts and #humanities can more effectively advocate for their importance to our society, economy and culture.
On Friday 9 May, SAHA ran a joint event with the School of Advanced Study, University of London at the Royal Society of Edinburgh to explore how the #arts and #humanities can more effectively advocate for their importance to our society, economy and culture.
May 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
📣What does good advocacy look like?
On Friday 9 May, SAHA ran a joint event with the School of Advanced Study, University of London at the Royal Society of Edinburgh to explore how the #arts and #humanities can more effectively advocate for their importance to our society, economy and culture.
On Friday 9 May, SAHA ran a joint event with the School of Advanced Study, University of London at the Royal Society of Edinburgh to explore how the #arts and #humanities can more effectively advocate for their importance to our society, economy and culture.
The conclave has officially begun, and the eyes of the world are on the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.
This morning, we had the pleasure of having a SAHA Conversation with @profmarioaguilar.bsky.social about the Conclave & the smoke we will soon see from one of the most famous chimneys in the world
This morning, we had the pleasure of having a SAHA Conversation with @profmarioaguilar.bsky.social about the Conclave & the smoke we will soon see from one of the most famous chimneys in the world
May 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The conclave has officially begun, and the eyes of the world are on the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.
This morning, we had the pleasure of having a SAHA Conversation with @profmarioaguilar.bsky.social about the Conclave & the smoke we will soon see from one of the most famous chimneys in the world
This morning, we had the pleasure of having a SAHA Conversation with @profmarioaguilar.bsky.social about the Conclave & the smoke we will soon see from one of the most famous chimneys in the world
Tha a’ chiad eadar-theangachadh Gàidhlig (Albannach) de shàr nobhail J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, air a chrìochnachadh le àrd-ollamh aig Oilthigh Obar Dheathain. Tha Moray Watson, Àrd-ollamh na Gàidhlig agus Eadar-theangachaidh air a bhith fìor mheasail air sgrìobhaidhean Tolkien fad a bheatha.
May 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Tha a’ chiad eadar-theangachadh Gàidhlig (Albannach) de shàr nobhail J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, air a chrìochnachadh le àrd-ollamh aig Oilthigh Obar Dheathain. Tha Moray Watson, Àrd-ollamh na Gàidhlig agus Eadar-theangachaidh air a bhith fìor mheasail air sgrìobhaidhean Tolkien fad a bheatha.
The battle of #Culloden was fought #OTD, 16 April 1746.
#didyouknow Culloden was the last pitched battle on British soil and lasted for less than an hour.
@murrayp.bsky.social
#didyouknow Culloden was the last pitched battle on British soil and lasted for less than an hour.
@murrayp.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The battle of #Culloden was fought #OTD, 16 April 1746.
#didyouknow Culloden was the last pitched battle on British soil and lasted for less than an hour.
@murrayp.bsky.social
#didyouknow Culloden was the last pitched battle on British soil and lasted for less than an hour.
@murrayp.bsky.social
Happening now ✨️
Watch it live on youtube 👇
Watch it live on youtube 👇
April 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happening now ✨️
Watch it live on youtube 👇
Watch it live on youtube 👇
Happy #NationalUnicornDay 🦄 fun fact, in 1790, according to The Royal Society of Edinburgh's records, "Dr Gregory presented to the Society an Unicorn’s Horn (so called) from the Whalefishing Company of Aberdeen".
See the minutes entry 👇
📷The Royal Society of Edinburgh [archive ref: ACC10000/1]
See the minutes entry 👇
📷The Royal Society of Edinburgh [archive ref: ACC10000/1]
April 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Happy #NationalUnicornDay 🦄 fun fact, in 1790, according to The Royal Society of Edinburgh's records, "Dr Gregory presented to the Society an Unicorn’s Horn (so called) from the Whalefishing Company of Aberdeen".
See the minutes entry 👇
📷The Royal Society of Edinburgh [archive ref: ACC10000/1]
See the minutes entry 👇
📷The Royal Society of Edinburgh [archive ref: ACC10000/1]
Today, the RSE welcomes an outstanding group of experts, innovators, and leaders into the Fellowship. Their contributions across science, arts, business, and public life will help drive positive change in Scotland and beyond.
🎉Congratulations!
🎉Congratulations!
March 24, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Today, the RSE welcomes an outstanding group of experts, innovators, and leaders into the Fellowship. Their contributions across science, arts, business, and public life will help drive positive change in Scotland and beyond.
🎉Congratulations!
🎉Congratulations!
Happy International Women's Day!
Listen to our interviews with Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, Amina Shah, Leonie Bell and more on our podcast SAHA Conversations. All episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
Find your favourite on our website saha.scot/podcasts/
Listen to our interviews with Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, Amina Shah, Leonie Bell and more on our podcast SAHA Conversations. All episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
Find your favourite on our website saha.scot/podcasts/
March 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Happy International Women's Day!
Listen to our interviews with Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, Amina Shah, Leonie Bell and more on our podcast SAHA Conversations. All episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
Find your favourite on our website saha.scot/podcasts/
Listen to our interviews with Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, Amina Shah, Leonie Bell and more on our podcast SAHA Conversations. All episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
Find your favourite on our website saha.scot/podcasts/
Did you know we are also on Instagram?
Follow @saha_voice and join the conversation ✨
Follow @saha_voice and join the conversation ✨
February 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Did you know we are also on Instagram?
Follow @saha_voice and join the conversation ✨
Follow @saha_voice and join the conversation ✨
‘O My Luve’s Like a Red, Red Rose’ is one of Burns’ most famous love songs, and an excellent short text to (re)discover on Valentine's Day 💌
📸 The Lilly manuscript of ‘A Red, red rose’. The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
📸 The Lilly manuscript of ‘A Red, red rose’. The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
February 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
‘O My Luve’s Like a Red, Red Rose’ is one of Burns’ most famous love songs, and an excellent short text to (re)discover on Valentine's Day 💌
📸 The Lilly manuscript of ‘A Red, red rose’. The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
📸 The Lilly manuscript of ‘A Red, red rose’. The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
What is included in a traditional Burns Night menu? 🍽
Last year, we had the pleasure of having a SAHA Conversation with Dr Lindsay Middleton (@drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social) we talked about food and, of course, haggis.
Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music
Last year, we had the pleasure of having a SAHA Conversation with Dr Lindsay Middleton (@drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social) we talked about food and, of course, haggis.
Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music
January 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
What is included in a traditional Burns Night menu? 🍽
Last year, we had the pleasure of having a SAHA Conversation with Dr Lindsay Middleton (@drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social) we talked about food and, of course, haggis.
Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music
Last year, we had the pleasure of having a SAHA Conversation with Dr Lindsay Middleton (@drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social) we talked about food and, of course, haggis.
Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music
Happy New Year ✨
#didyouknow there are surprisingly few
contemporary portraits of Robert Burns.
This picture is now the best-known portrait of
Scotland’s national bard & you can see it at the
Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.
🎨Alexander Nasmyth | Scottish National Portrait Gallery
#didyouknow there are surprisingly few
contemporary portraits of Robert Burns.
This picture is now the best-known portrait of
Scotland’s national bard & you can see it at the
Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.
🎨Alexander Nasmyth | Scottish National Portrait Gallery
January 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Happy New Year ✨
#didyouknow there are surprisingly few
contemporary portraits of Robert Burns.
This picture is now the best-known portrait of
Scotland’s national bard & you can see it at the
Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.
🎨Alexander Nasmyth | Scottish National Portrait Gallery
#didyouknow there are surprisingly few
contemporary portraits of Robert Burns.
This picture is now the best-known portrait of
Scotland’s national bard & you can see it at the
Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.
🎨Alexander Nasmyth | Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Happy Hogmanay! ✨️
December 31, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Happy Hogmanay! ✨️
There are also several new appointments to RSE Council posts. Professor Jo Shaw, head of Edinburgh Law School, will take over the position of RSE General Secretary from Professor Michael Keating.
You can read the full story on our website saha.scot
You can read the full story on our website saha.scot
December 16, 2024 at 1:23 PM
There are also several new appointments to RSE Council posts. Professor Jo Shaw, head of Edinburgh Law School, will take over the position of RSE General Secretary from Professor Michael Keating.
You can read the full story on our website saha.scot
You can read the full story on our website saha.scot