During recent usability testing with students, we discovered that some participants had used AI when applying for university. To learn more, I researched how site users are engaging with GenAI tools, and how these tools are currently presenting our web content. The results left me with some questions about how our team should be futureproofing for […]

The CAHSS Cultural Heritage Research Theme supports research collaborations across all the schools of arts, humanities and social sciences at the University of Edinburgh, mobilising expertise across disciplines to produce new insights and address major societal challenges. As the Cultural Heritage portion of the theme, we work with creative industries, museums and galleries, heritage and conservation […]

Turning the Tide on Time—Keep Calm and Keep Swimming Picture yourself floating down a broad, slow‑moving river. In the distance, you can hear a waterfall roaring —yep, that’s death. Let the current carry you, and You get closer and closer to the drop (ordinary aging). Start a casual dog‑paddle and you barely hold your place. […]

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Ina Linge to Edinburgh as EEHN-IASH Visiting Fellow for May and June 2025. Ina is Senior Lecturer in German in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies at the University of Exeter, where she is co-director of the Sexual Knowledge Unit, steering group member of the Heritage@Exeter network, and […]

CMALT stands for Certified Membership of the Association for Learning Technology (ALT). It’s a portfolio-based professional accreditation scheme developed by ALT to recognize and validate the experience and capabilities of individuals whose work involves Learning Technology. CMALT holders can use the post-nominal letters “CMALT”. This extract is from  Core area 1: Operational Issues. In this core area: “Candidates should […]

We are delighted to announce that Christian Sloan has won the 2025 RSA Annual ECA Library Prize. Christian wins a one year free borrowing membership to the ECA Library collections, which is part of the University of Edinburgh Libraries. Congratulations Christian, we look forward to welcoming you back to ECA Library. May 8, 2025