PhD student Shailini Vinod talks with linguistics PhD research student Ekiyokere Ekiye about her studies in literature and linguistics and her various roles as a lecturer and communications instructor in Nigeria and Scotland.By University of Aberdeen

PhD students Ian Grosz and Shailini Vinod talk with Scots Scriever and newly appointed lecturer at the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture Dr Shane Strachan about his journey from PhD to his appointment as lecturer, about his use of Doric and Scots as a creative platform, and about his role as current Scots Scriever. Shane also…

PhD students Ian Grosz and Shailini Vinod talk with the directors of the George Washington Wilson Centre for Art and Visual Culture, Drs Silvia Cassini and Hans Hones, about how they are bringing the arts and sciences together through the activities of the centre. The George Washington Wilson Centre brings together researchers from a wide range of …

Third Year PhD researcher Eden Unger Bowditch reads from her novel in progress Two-Hundred-and-Fifty Years at Home, and discusses the nature of ambiguity in the literary text.By University of Aberdeen

Brian Keeley is a final year PhD student within the Dept. of Film & Visual Culture of the University of Aberdeen. His research focusses on portrayals of heart transplantation in contemporary art and visual culture. Brian’s thesis is practice-based and draws upon his own experience as a visual artist and filmmaker, and as a heart transplant recipien…

Summary This podcast explores the work that is being undertaken to produce a ten volume edition of Walter Scott’s Poetry at Aberdeen. Alison Lumsden, the Principal Investigator for the AHRC funded project The Edinburgh Edition of Walter Scott’s Poetry: Engaging New Audiences, explains what is involved in creating such an edition and with research f…

Summary Co-hosts Ian Grosz and Shailini Vinod talk to Jane Hughes about her work on contemporary life writing and memoir. All three are PhD students in creative writing at the University of Aberdeen. Inspired by her past career as a civil funeral celebrant, Jane was already writing an experimental memoir incorporating elements of fiction and irreve…

Dr. Helen Lynch teaches Early Modern Literature & Creative Writing at University of Aberdeen. She has written two short story collections: The Elephant & the Polish Question (2009) and Tea for the Rent Boy (2018) as well as academic work on seventeenth century literature, gender and politics, including Milton & the Politics of Public Speech (2015).…

In this episode, hosts Ian Grosz and Lise Olsen interview Isabella Maria Engberg about her PhD project, which discusses how environmental portrayals in scientific travel writing from the long nineteenth century have been developed. It considers works by three scientific authors who have benefited greatly from what they have seen, gathered, and unde…

Despite the major advancement in social justice made in the past decades, modern media is still lagging behind when it comes to diversity and the representation of marginalised communities. This poses an important question for the field of adaptation studies: what is adaptation’s role in this issue and how can it properly address issues of social j…

A conversation with Lise Olsen on her 12-month artist in residency with The Moray Way Association, a charity organisation established to promote a 100-mile long circular walking route called The Moray Way. An essential part of her process is to walk and record sound as an opportunity to focus attention on liminal moments, for example, everyday feel…

Lauren’s research focuses on the films of GDR documentary filmmakers Walter Heynowski and Gerhard Scheumann, who made multiple documentaries opposing the Vietnam War during the 1960s and 1970s. Although they first worked under the umbrella of the GDR’s state-owned film production company, in 1969 Heynowski and Scheumann were given their own product…

Join Dr Suk-Jun Kim, Isabella Engberg, and Ines for a chat about her current research on conference-going polar bears and climate change in German-Japanese writer Yoko Tawada’s Memoirs of a Polar Bear. If the Anthropocene – our proposed geological epoch, where human activity has become a dominant influence on the planet – ruptures modern notions of…

A transcript for this episode can be found online here. In this episode, Libertad discusses her PhD research project, ‘Echoes of War: A creative Exploration in Fiction of Traumatic Memories in the Aftermath of the Spanish Civil War’. It focuses on Spanish literature in the context of Francoist Spain from a gender perspective. The research moves fro…

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. In this episode, Sarinah O’Donoghue discusses her research project that explores representations of autism and place in twenty-first century transnational literature. This includes, but is not limited to, novels, plays, poetry, and life writing. Researching this topic, I hope to emphasise the…

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. The Scottish artist E.A. Hornel, who was part of the ‘Glasgow Boys’, is well-known for his work as a painter, and it is no secret that he used photographs as an aid to produce his paintings. However, his extensive collection of images, about 1,700 of them, has only recently been catalogued, a…

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Dr Suk-Jun Kim, Director of Postgraduate Research at LLMVC, invites two PG Reps, Matthew Lee and Samuel Weaver to discuss the life of a PGR student at LLMVC.By University of Aberdeen

Belfast is a city known for sectarian conflict and the biggest shipping disaster in history. It is also one of the most interesting destinations in Europe. Its raw, recent history is guaranteed to make an impression on you.

Heroic little Malta has survived two epic sieges against impossible odds giving it an outsized significance in European history. When you add the vibrant Maltese culture with its cosmopolitan vibe amidst azure blue seas, this island has an almost mythic quality.

Every year, tourists to Florence have been known to suffer from a real-life affliction brought on by exposure to sublime beauty. Visit the city that is so beautiful, it can make you sick.

The best street in Europe is in Edinburgh. You can find all things Scotland on a stroll down the Royal Mile.

Endless coastlines, magical villages, active volcanoes...and the breasts of St. Agatha? There is a lot more to Sicily than the Mafia.

The diversity of historical, cultural and entertainment activities in London will have you agreeing with the famous phrase - "when you are tired of London, you are tired of life".

Two medieval London buildings are classic examples of "statement architecture". Understanding them is to understand England. Which buildings could they be? Tune in to find out!

Montmartre to the Mona Lisa, cafes to cemeteries...you'll find it all in the City of Light

Rome was decorated by Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini and others. Join me as we ramble through the Renaissance to get to know these masters and their dazzling work.

It is not nicknamed the Eternal City for no reason. Is anywhere in western civilization more important than Rome? Part One of this two-part episode features the Rome of Julius Caesar, Caligula and Nero. You'll walk through ten terrific Roman highlights that will get you doing the Caesar Shuffle.

Welcome back to Snapshots from Europe Travelogue. Here's a preview of what's coming up in Season Two.

Dublin has a well-deserved reputation as a playful, lyrical city. And if a pub crawl is your idea of a good time, look no further. History and culture oozes through the cobblestones of the Irish capital.

Clinging to the westernmost edge of Europe, Lisbon is often overlooked. But that would be a mistake. There is a lot to love about this tenacious little city that was the capital of one of the greatest empires in world history. We travel to Portugal in this episode to find out what makes Lisbon special.…

The Supermodel of the Greek islands

Europe meets Asia creating an intoxicating blend of east and west in this exotic city. The legacy of Istanbul's enormous influence and historical significance can be seen throughout this Imperial capital. A lot of great stuff to cover in this episode!

The remarkable story of St. Petersburg revolves around the lavish Winter Palace. Travel north to Russia and get to know the City of White Nights

Imposing, strategic and iconic, these are the top ten reasons why Gibraltar ROCKS!

Beguiling Venice has been called the most beautiful city built by man. Join Brian Unger as we take a virtual gondola ride through this enchanting city of canals, courtesans and Casanova.

Chic, sexy and spectacular. The French Riviera is where you will find celebrities, luxurious yachts, lavish villas, opulent casinos and clothing optional beaches. But it wasn't always that way. Come along on this virtual trip to the Cote d'Azur

It's hard to imagine any city in the world that has had more of a roller coaster ride through the 20th century than Berlin. Get your ticket and climb aboard. For pictures of Berlin, visit Snapshots From Europe Travelogue on Instagram https://linktr.ee/SnapshotsFromEuropeTravelogue

Magical, whimsical and unique Barcelona is sometimes misunderstood. Get to know the capital of Catalonia in this episode. Visit my Instagram @shapshotstravelogue to view pictures that accompany the podcast and will give you a look at this wonderful city.

Welcome to Snapshots from Europe Travelogue. Join host Brian Unger as we crisscross the continent getting to know the backstories behind dozens of fascinating European destinations.