Han Qiu’s blog represents a sophisticated evolution from an art history student to a critical curator. Her work is characterized by a rigorous synthesis of sociopolitical theory and digital ethics,  treats the exhibition space as a site for urgent socio-political inquiry.   1.Strengths:  Professional Operationality : The Week 6 Pitch is a standout. Including a detailed budgetand a […]

This week, I continued to explore the theoretical connections between the articles I read last week and my SICP regarding location selection and the construction of public projects. As for why I chose to hold my exhibition in Edinburgh rather than in the rural area where the development is needed, I referenced the Middlesbrough case […]

Guest blog, Anita Sangha – The Fairness Foundation  Last year, in partnership with the Discovering Liveability project team, The Fairness Foundation brought together a group of experts from public health, economics, sociology, and psychology to discuss the relationship between wealth inequality, suicide and liveability.   Suicide rates in the UK are on the rise. In the year 2023/24, 7,055 deaths caused by […]

This post reflects on the discussions of a panel event held as part of the Researcher Realities Annual event 2026, written by Prof Jen Ross, Associate Dean (Research Cultures), College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, University of Edinburgh. On 17 March, I chaired a panel discussion as part of the Researcher Realities event. The […]

In this extra post, Jennifer Yule describes how she experimented with taking the International Marketing class from the Business School into the field (quite literally!), partnering with the School’s Student Development Team the University’s Forest & Peatland programme to explore how Scotland’s biodiversity, land use and the University’s carbon footprint are being managed. Jennifer is […]

You are invited to drop in on our Discovery Day on Monday, 23 February, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Main Library. This event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the exceptional resources available to support the development of dissertations and theses as part of our broader Dissertation and Thesis Festival. At Discovery Day, you will […]