Edinburgh University Press

Joined: January 11, 2023
Articles: 1019

Art, Film and Performance, Film Studies

Q&A with Maryam Ghorbankarimi and Mazyar Mahan, editors of Refocus: The Films of Shirin Neshat

Simin kneels at the center of a spiral arrangement of photographs on a white desert floor.

Maryam Ghorbankarimi and Mazyar Mahan discuss their collaboration to bring the first comprehensive study of filmmaker Shirin Neshat to life

Edinburgh University Press
November 11, 2026

Language and Literature, Literary Studies, Pre-19th Century Literary Studies

Did Early Modern People Believe in “Gut Feelings”?

Discover how Renaissance writers understood instinct through occult science, supernatural forces, and early modern theatre.

Edinburgh University Press
November 9, 2026

American Studies, Cultural Studies, Politics, US Politics

What do the 2026 midterms tell us about Trump’s hold on American politics?

The United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., viewed from the front, featuring its iconic white dome topped with the Statue of Freedom, a U.S. flag, and a clear blue sky.

An analysis on what the 2026 midterms mean for Trump's presidency, the 2028 election and the Republican party

Edinburgh University Press
November 5, 2026

History, Scottish History

A morning spent in Bernard Crick’s archive

Four street musicians wearing dark coats and hats, with red scarves and accents, perform on a city street in front of parked cars. They play a trombone, trumpet, banjo, and sousaphone.

What can we learn by digging through someone's personal archive? Charlie Ellis reveals the inside of Bernard Crick's vault...

Edinburgh University Press
November 4, 2026

Art and Visual Culture, Comparative Literature, Literary Studies

Q&A with Kathrin Yacavone, author of Intermedial Authorship

Several sepia-toned portraits of individuals are arranged in a collage. Some images show people in formal clothing, while others are caricatures. There are also sections of printed text and newspaper articles, with one featuring a large headline and columns of text. The overall layout combines photographs, drawings, and written material, creating a historical and literary atmosphere.

Explore how photography, celebrity culture, and visual media have transformed our understanding of literary authorship.

Edinburgh University Press
October 26, 2026

Our Community, Our Industry, Our Publishing, Publishing

International Open Access Week 2026: On the cost of knowledge

As we mark International Open Access Week 2026, Edinburgh University Press reflects on this year’s theme, The Cost of Knowledge, and the importance of making research accessible to all. As a university press, our mission is to connect people and…

Edinburgh University Press
October 19, 2026

Cultural Studies, Islamic and Middle Eastern History, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Islamic Studies, World History

Al-Mashhad al-Juyūshī: The story behind one of Cairo’s most remarkable Fatimid monuments

Photograph of al-Mash’had al-Juyushi atop the Muqattam hill, Cairo, Egypt

Explores how power, memory and faith come together at al-Mashhad al-Juyūshī, a Fatimid monument set high on Cairo’s Muqaṭṭam Hills.

Edinburgh University Press
October 1, 2026

British History, Cultural Studies, Scottish History, Scottish Studies

Richard Demarco: Overwhelmed by Memories

Black-and-white photograph of an elderly man with white hair and a beard sitting at a desk, looking toward the camera while holding open a large illustrated book in an art-filled studio or office.

Richard Demarco has finally found a secure home for his vast archive, in Poland rather than Scotland, and is reckoning with a lifetime of not quite belonging.

Edinburgh University Press
September 25, 2026

British History, Cultural History, Cultural Studies, European Studies, History, Scottish History, Scottish Studies

What does the history of Hopetoun House tell modern readers?

A large historic stone mansion with symmetrical architecture, tall sash windows, and a central staircase leading to the main entrance. The building has a gray weathered facade, multiple chimneys, and ornate detailing above the center section. A wide green lawn stretches across the foreground under an overcast sky.

by Charlotte Bassett Built by landowners who worked to maximise the profitability of their many landholdings, Hopetoun House embodied the massive socio-economic paradigm shifts that took place during the 1700s in Scotland. It was built approximately thirteen miles northwest of…

Edinburgh University Press
September 22, 2026

Art and Visual Culture, Art, Film and Performance, Cultural Studies

Photographing peace around the world

The photo shows a large crowd of standing women stretching far back. They are all facing in the same direction and some hold plackards. Many of the women are smiling and chatting to each other. The scene looks convivial.

Using photography to resist violence and transform conflict across Colombia, Nepal, Rwanda, Northern Ireland and more