2016

The School is pleased invite applications from outstanding candidates for three new Masters scholarships for entry in the academic year 2017-18. (Published 21 Dec, 2016)

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is delighted to congratulate two academic colleagues on their success in winning Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowships 2016. (Published 19 Dec, 2016)

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology warmly congratulates Dr Ulrike Roth, Senior Lecturer in Ancient History, and Professor Donald Bloxham, Richard Pares Professor of European History, who have major grants by the Leverhulme Trust. (Published 13 Dec 2016)

A rare 17th Century map, restored by the National Library of Scotland, is revealing the close links between Scotland and Europe. (Published 28 Nov, 2016)

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is delighted to celebrate the success of our postgraduate students. (Published 24 Nov, 2016)

Take part in a series of informal workshops aimed at providing practical solutions to PhD challenges at The Burn.

Dr Talbott has been awarded the prestigious award for best first book of Scottish History, published 2014 or 2015, as judged by the Chairs of Scottish History at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. (Published 22 Nov, 2016)

A panel of experts from the University of Edinburgh discuss the transition of President-Elect Trump to President on Friday 25 November. (Published 21 Nov, 2106)

A group of Modern Irish History doctoral students met with Irish Minister for Diaspora and International Development and the Consul General recently to discuss their research . (Published 11 Nov 2016)

It is with great sadness that the School learned of the passings, recently, of two former colleagues - Anthony Goodman and Angus Mackay. (Published 10 Nov 2016)

A play drawing on the research of Dr Wendy Ugolini, Senior Lecturer in the School of History, Classics & Archaeology, transfers to Milan following a Scottish tour. (Published 2 Nov 2016)

If you’re considering postgraduate study with the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, then the Postgraduate Open Day is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more. (Published 1 Nov 2016)

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is delighted to announce the winners of Scholarships for Academic Excellence and Robertson International Scholarships. (Published 31 Oct 2016)

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology warmly congratulates Dr Manuel Fernández-Götz, Lecturer in Archaeology, who is winner of a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize in Archaeology. (Published 24 Oct 2016)

The battle for the White House is the subject of a free course from the School of History, Classics and Archaeology. (Published 19 Oct 2016)

Professor Alvin Jackson has been speaking about the future shape of the United Kingdom in the aftermath of Brexit as part of Mount Stewart Conversations Festival, held in County Down, Northern Ireland. (Published 11 Oct 2016)

Former HCA PhD student Camilo Erlichman has won the British International History Group Thesis Prize for 2016. (Published 10 Oct 2016)

Recent HCA graduate Alicia Núñez García has won a global student prize at the Undergraduate Awards. (Published 5 Oct 2016)

The School of Classics, History and Archaeology has joined with History & Policy, and other UK universities, to promote better public policy through a greater understanding of history. (Published on 5 Oct 2016)

Three History lecturers from the School of History, Classics & Archaeology were recently invited to lecture on Britain and the Second World to a visiting Chinese delegation. (Published 21 Sept 2016)

As the G20 summit brings Brexit back to the headlines, Edinburgh University plans more ‘Brexit and You’ public events, the first of which took place in Leith at the end of August. (Published 9th Sept, 2016)

Following on from his four-part BBC Radio 4 series ‘The Borders of Sanity’, which explored the impact and culture of mental health and illness around the world, Dr Christopher Harding will chair a discussion panel on the subject on BBC World Service on 8 September. (Published 7 Sept 2016)

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our friend and colleague Professor Eddie Peltenburg who passed away recently. Gordon Thomas, an honorary fellow with us, and someone who worked with Eddie for many years, has written about Eddie's life. (Published 6th Sept, 2016)

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is delighted to announce that two members of staff have been made Impact Champions for 2016-17. (Published 24 Aug 2016)

Online Exhibition: Artisans And Craft-Production In Nineteenth-Century Scotland available to view. It is themed in five sections; Handmade and Design, Vernacular and Place, Portraits, Workshops, and Trades and Communities. (Published 1st Aug 2016)

The School is delighted to announce that the University of Cagliari has appointed Dr Mirko Canevaro as a Visiting Professor in Greek History. He will begin his work there in the Spring of 2017. (Published 18 July 2016)

Dr Hunter has been awarded the prestigious Gladstone Prize for 2016. (Published 12 July 2016)

The President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, addressed an event hosted by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh to consider the life and legacy of Scottish-born revolutionary leader, writer and socialist, James Connolly (1868-1916). (Published 30 June 2016)

The Academic Network on Sidonius Apollinaris has launched a new blog ‘Sidonius in Antiquity and Modernity’. (Published 27 June 2016)

Staff from the School of History, Classics and Archaeology have joined with colleagues at National Museums Scotland to mark the end of a successful 4-year research project. (Published 22 June 2016)

Dr Tertia Barnett, will lead the first major research project focusing on British prehistoric rock art, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). (Published 22nd June 2016.)

Dr Lucy Grig, Senior Lecturer in Classics, has been awarded a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship for her project 'Popular Culture and the End of Antiquity in Southern Gaul, c. 400-550'. (Published 13th June 2016)

Dr Chris Harding is working with the BBC on a global series looking at how culture shapes people’s experiences of mental illness and mental health. (Published 30th May 2016)

Dr Emma Hunter has been shortlisted for the Royal Historical Society’s Gladstone History Book Prize. (Published 24 May 2016)

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology has been awarded the Athena SWAN Bronze award. (Published 16 May 2016)

Reader in European History, Dr Stephen Bowd, has been awarded a prestigious Leverhulme fellowship. (Published 5 May 2016)

A new international and interdisciplinary research network, based at the University of Edinburgh, will examine the interactions between ancient and Byzantine emotion. (Published 22 April 2016)

A third year History PhD student has been selected to take part in competitive forum aimed at enhancing international communication in Chinese studies. (Published 14 April 2016)

Winners of the Jeremiah Dalziel Prize in British History and Simon Fennell Award have been announced. (Published 13 April 2016)

Marking 100 years, Ireland's Easter Rising of 1916 will be commemorated with a series of public events. (Published 5 April 2016)

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology has a number of new scholarships available to overseas undergraduates starting their studies in September. (Published 18 March 2016)

Archaeologists have put early medieval turf houses to the test in storm conditions. (Published 17 March 2016)

Reader Professor Louise Jackson has appeared on a BBC Radio 4 programme. (Published 14 March 2016)

Staff and students in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology were brought together for a week of fun and inspiring activities as part of the University-wide Innovative Learning Week 2016. (Published 8 March 2016)

Dr Monica Azzolini, Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History, has been awarded a top fellowship. (Published 7 March 2016)

Doctoral students in the School have launched an ambitious cross-university collaborative project in the field of Scottisy history. (Published 29 February 2016)

What are the most important buildings from the last 6000 years of Scottish history? A panel of experts revealed the buildings they believe have left a lasting impression. (Published 16 February 2016)

Applications are invited for this prestigious prize, the current value of which is £4,500. The award is made for the best first book on any aspect of Scottish History published in the years 2014 or 2015. (Published 11 February 2016)

Following on from his four-part BBC Radio 4 series ‘The Borders of Sanity’, which explored the impact and culture of mental health and illness around the world, Dr Christopher Harding will chair a discussion panel on the subject on BBC World Service on 8 September.

Dr Gayle Davis, Senior Lecturer in History, joins an innovative research project investigating the Abortion Act of 1967. (Published 8 February 2016)

The University of Edinburgh has announced new funding for UK and EU masters students for 2016 entry. (Published 4 February 2016)

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is delighted to announce that two members of staff are set to become visiting scholars at Monash University. (Published 1 February 2016)

Student blog Pubs and Publications is going from strength to strength and is set to celebrate its one-year anniversary next month. (Published 27 January 2016)

Three doctoral students from the School have been awarded a prestigious grant from the Researcher-Led Initiative Fund. (Published 21 January 2016)

Fourth year PhD student, Christoph Otte, has won the 2015 Truckell Prize. (Published 21 January 2016)

Dr Adam Budd, Lecturer in Cultural History, has been awarded the British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Digital Resource Prize for the online resource, 'Circulating Enlightenment'. (Published 18 January 2016)

We have a new member of staff joining our Archaeology teaching staff - Dr Joanne Rowland, here we ask her all the key questions you want to know.

We are very sorry to report that Ameen Merchant, who was studying History and Politics with us, died last Friday in the Western General Hospital.