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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Jul 8

The University of St Andrews has once again claimed the top spot in Scotland and secured its place among the UK’s leading higher education institutions, ranking in the top four nationally in The Complete University Guide 2026.

For more info: www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/courses/deta...

School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Jun 2

The School is proud to be the first School in the Faculty of Arts and Divinity to be a recipient of an Athena Swan UK Gender Equality Silver Award. For more information:

#AthenaSwan #GenderEquality

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · May 13

Book now! Fully online, flexible, short course in collaboration with @vadundee.bsky.social !

www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whats...

The History of Scottish Design in Six Objects - In partnership with the University of St Andrews

A brand new online course with the University of St Andrews and V&A Dundee

www.vam.ac.uk

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Apr 17

In January 2025, Dr Emily Hanson & Dr Billy Rough delivered a paper on 'Phenomenal Bodies: Exploring Disability in Scottish Academic Collections' at the St Andrews Medical Humanities Inaugural Symposium. Read more about the symposium here: thepolyphony.org/2025/04/16/s...
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St Andrews Medical Humanities Network Inaugural Symposium: Conference Review

Islay Shelbourne reports from the inaugural symposium of the newly established Medical Humanities Network at the University of St Andrews.

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Apr 8

Coming soon! All welcome!

School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Apr 8

Friday April 11, 11am-1pm, Old Union Diner, St Andrews.
African and African Diaspora Printmaking in Scotland: an art and research sharing workshop, convened by St Andrews Centre for Contemporary Art

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · Apr 4

Back to the studio for a little filming for our exciting @vadundee.bsky.social online short course @arthistorysta.bsky.social

In the meantime, explore other online short courses offered by the University at: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online...

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Apr 2

The School of Art History is delighted to welcome Prof. Eyitayo Ijisakin from the Department of Fine & Applied Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, who will be University of St Andrews Global Fellow with us for April.

For more info: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/art-history/...

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · Mar 31

Excellent visit to Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art today, thanks to Maria and Malcolm for the inspiring tour! #Filming #Ideas #Collaboration #WorkingTogether #Projects #DJCAD

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Mar 27

Thinking about studying Art History or History of Photography at St Andrews? Postgraduate Visiting Day - April 5th! Scan QR code to secure your place now!

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Mar 27

Earlier this week, lecturers from the School of Art History and curators from @vadundee.bsky.social were filmed by @uniofstandrews.bsky.social Digital Media team for an exciting new project: 'The Story of Scottish Design in Six Objects'!

For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/art-history/...

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · Mar 25

So it begins! Coming soon! Watch this space! #Filming #Online #ShortCourse @arthistorysta.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @vadundee.bsky.social

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Mar 24

📢 Coming Soon, the Art History and Museum & Heritage Studies Postgraduate Symposium.

More information to follow!

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Mar 23

Coming soon....

Fully online, flexible, short course. Starting 7 April 2025.

Join us on a captivating journey through the rich and diverse history of Modernist art in Europe and Latin America.

For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online...

School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Mar 21

Dr Billy Rough (@billyrough.bsky.social) has been awarded one of the University’s prestigious '1413 Teaching Excellence Awards' for 2024-25, recognising outstanding teaching at @uniofstandrews.bsky.social!🎉

More info: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/art-history/...

Congratulations, Billy! 👏

#EverToExcel

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Mar 18

Film screening and discussion: 'Unsung Heroes of Ink' (2020), a documentary directed and produced by Ms Olivia Wang.

31 March 2025, 3:00-4:00pm.

Following the screening, the film director will join us on Teams for a discussion.

For more information: events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/film-...

Film Screening & Discussion: Unsung Heroes of Ink

How do contemporary Chinese artists reinvent traditional aesthetics and materials? Unsung Heroes of Ink (2020), a documentary directed and produced

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Mar 18

Film screening and discussion: 'Unsung Heroes of Ink' (2020), a documentary directed and produced by Ms Olivia Wang.

31 March 2025, 3:00-4:00pm.

Following the screening, the film director will join us on Teams for a discussion.

For more information: events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/film-...

Film Screening & Discussion: Unsung Heroes of Ink

How do contemporary Chinese artists reinvent traditional aesthetics and materials? Unsung Heroes of Ink (2020), a documentary directed and produced

events.st-andrews.ac.uk

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Mar 12

Join curator and museum volunteer Delaney Brown, an art history student at the University of St Andrews. for a guided tour of 'Reframing the Muse', at the Tower Foyer Gallery, University of Dundee'

For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/art-history/...

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Feb 26

Coming soon....

Fully online, flexible, short course. Starting 7 April 2025.

Join us on a captivating journey through the rich and diverse history of Modernist art in Europe and Latin America.

For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online...

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Feb 27

O.E. Saunders Lecture 2025

This year's Octavia Elfrida Saunders Memorial Lecture will be given by accomplished photographer of international standing, Ingrid Pollard MBE.

All welcome. For more information: events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/2025-...

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Dr Rough, FSAScot @billyrough.bsky.social · Mar 7

Inspiring visit to @vadundee.bsky.social to chat filming for an exciting new project! Watch this space! 😉 #planning #shortcourses #arthistory #design #comingsoon #watchthisspace @arthistorysta.bsky.social

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lukegartlan.bsky.social @lukegartlan.bsky.social · Mar 5

Ever thought about studying history of photography? On Saturday April 5, I'll be in St Andrews to meet with anyone thinking of applying for MLitt History of Photography and MLitt @arthistorysta.bsky.social programs For a graduate's views bit.ly/41JaQ3F And to sign up bit.ly/3QM49Yf See you there!

From MLitt to NCAP – Alumni and supporters

alumni.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Mar 4

The School is delighted to announce that Dr Lenia Kouneni has been appointed to the QAA Higher Education Advisory Group for the History of Art, Architecture & Design Benchmark Statement (2025-26). For more info: www.qaa.ac.uk/news-events/...
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QAA announces advisory groups for upcoming Subject Benchmark Statement reviews

QAA has confirmed the membership of the advisory groups for the Subject Benchmark Statements being reviewed in 2025-26.

www.qaa.ac.uk

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School of Art History @arthistorysta.bsky.social · Feb 28

The Leverhulme Trust's February newsletter is out! Read about Dr Marika Knowles research on printmaker Jacques Callot and much more:
leverhulme.ac.uk/newsletter

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