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‘Beware of the ninnies!’ – Thoughts on ballet history

Sebastian Cody explores the challenges of ballet historiography, emphasising the need for rigorous scholarship amidst widespread inaccuracies

November 14, 2024
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Hermann Gross: a protean German Expressionist artist who chose to live and work in the north of Scotland

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Art and Visual Culture / Cultural History / Cultural Studies / Scottish Studies

Robin Jackson explores the life and extraordinary range of work of 20th century German artist Hermann Gross

ByEdinburgh University Press
OnNovember 11, 2024

5 things you might not expect of Christian-Muslim relations in the Middle East

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Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies / Politics / Politics, Philosophy and Religion / Religion

Drawing on a long history of Christian-Muslim coexistence, Anna Hager explores the nuances and complexities of interfaith relations in the Middle East

ByEdinburgh University Press
OnNovember 8, 2024

An Interview with David Rando, author of On Fiction and Being a Good Animal

Language and Literature / Literary Studies / Literary Theory

by David Rando Tell us a bit about On Fiction and Being a Good Animal. On Fiction and Being a…

ByEdinburgh University Press
OnNovember 7, 2024

Chrystal Macmillan: champion for women’s equality, peace and justice

Black and white image of 13 women sitting at a conference-style table. One holds a banner with text reading 'Un pour tous, Tous pour un' - the French for 'one for all, all for one'.

Gender Studies / Law / Politics / Scots Law / Scottish History / Scottish Politics / Scottish Studies

Meet a key figure of the women's movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.

ByEdinburgh University Press
OnNovember 4, 2024

Getting Your Foot in the Door: Widening Participation with the EUP Publishing Internship

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Publishing

We wanted to create an alternative path into the industry for people who are unable to afford or who don’t wish to pursue postgraduate study. This set us on the road to designing an internship that prioritises widening participation, accessibility and inclusion.