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Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300
Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300

University of Glasgow research to explore Robert Burns’s environmental legacy

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The Centre for Robert Burns Studies (CRBS) will study the bard’s environmental consciousness through an innovative PhD research scholarship.

A view of Edinburgh Castle from Princes Street
A view of Edinburgh Castle from Princes Street

Celebrating the Continued Social, Cultural and Economic Importance of Robert Burns

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Scottish Parliamentary debate on the importance of Scotland's national bard

of Robert Burns. Over the fireplace is Robert Burns’s Apron. The restored apron is from Lodge St Andrew, No 179 Dumfries and to the right of the photo is a painting entitled “ The inauguration of Robert Burns as Poet Laureate of The Lodge Canongate Kilwinning. 1 st March 1787” Credit Martin Shields
of Robert Burns. Over the fireplace is Robert Burns’s Apron. The restored apron is from Lodge St Andrew, No 179 Dumfries and to the right of the photo is a painting entitled “ The inauguration of Robert Burns as Poet Laureate of The Lodge Canongate Kilwinning. 1 st March 1787” Credit Martin Shields

Scholar appointed to exam Robert Burns and Freemasonry in landmark research project

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies (CRBS) has appointed a PhD scholar for a groundbreaking research project examining Robert Burns’s connections with Freemasonry.

Professor Gerard Carruthers at Barnbougle Castle with the portrait of Robert Fergusson. The newly discovered 18th century portrait of Fergusson is part of the collection of former 19th Century Prime Minister, Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian, who was a keen collector, historian and writer. Credit Martin Shields
Professor Gerard Carruthers at Barnbougle Castle with the portrait of Robert Fergusson. The newly discovered 18th century portrait of Fergusson is part of the collection of former 19th Century Prime Minister, Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian, who was a keen collector, historian and writer. Credit Martin Shields

Intriguing 18th century portrait sparks Robert Fergusson speculation

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMT

An intriguing 18th-century portrait discovered at a Scottish Castle has ignited excitement among literary scholars, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the death of celebrated Scottish poet Robert Fergusson.

Andrew O'Hagan in the University of Glasgow's cloisters. Photo credit Martin Shields
Andrew O'Hagan in the University of Glasgow's cloisters. Photo credit Martin Shields

Andrew O’Hagan appointed as Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Novelist and Essayist Andrew O’Hagan has been appointed as an Honorary Professor of the University of Glasgow’s College of Arts & Humanities.

Sir Anton Muscatelli at Buckingham Palace
Sir Anton Muscatelli at Buckingham Palace

World’s leading Burns scholars are recognised at Buckingham Palace

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 GMT

The world’s leading centre for the study of Scotland’s national poet were recognised at Buckingham Palace today with the highest national Honour in further and higher education.

Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300
Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300

University of Glasgow scholar discovers a cancelled manuscript by Robert Burns

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT

The cancelled working manuscript of the song - Ye Jacobites by Name - was written by Burns in 1791 in the inflammatory early period of the French Revolution, against which reformers in the British Isles increasingly agitated for political change.

In the kitchen of Robert Burns Ellisland Farm: Left to right Bailey Hodgson, the University of Glasgow Minecraft Society’s President; Rhona Keenan, 11, from Dumfries using the Minecraft Ellisland game while been looked on by Richie Keenan, her father, dressed as Robert Burns, with a portrait of the poet in the background. Photo Credit Martin Shields
In the kitchen of Robert Burns Ellisland Farm: Left to right Bailey Hodgson, the University of Glasgow Minecraft Society’s President; Rhona Keenan, 11, from Dumfries using the Minecraft Ellisland game while been looked on by Richie Keenan, her father, dressed as Robert Burns, with a portrait of the poet in the background. Photo Credit Martin Shields

The Minecraft mobile phone version of Burns Farm launched

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:00:00 GMT

The Minecraft recreation of the farm where Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne has been launched for mobile phones.

An image of the Queen's Anniversary Prize 2023 winner - The Centre for Robert Burns Studies which features a stained glass image of the poet Robert Burns
An image of the Queen's Anniversary Prize 2023 winner - The Centre for Robert Burns Studies which features a stained glass image of the poet Robert Burns

Queen’s Anniversary Prize for the Centre for Robert Burns Studies

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher Education for the work of the world’s leading centre for the study of Scotland’s national poet.

Robert Burns sitting a his desk with a quill in his hand.
Robert Burns sitting a his desk with a quill in his hand.

Frank R Shaw - A Tribute

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:00:55 BST

A philanthropic Scots American, who was a friend, supporter, and benefactor of the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies, has died.

Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300
Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300

Burns Night 2023 - To a Mouse

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow houses the biggest concentration of Robert Burns experts in the world. Here they celebrate Burns Night 2023.

Lord Dalmeny and Professor Gerard Carruthers of the University of Glasgow at Barnbougle Castle looking through the Burnsiana book, now on loan to the University. Photo Credit Martin Shields
Lord Dalmeny and Professor Gerard Carruthers of the University of Glasgow at Barnbougle Castle looking through the Burnsiana book, now on loan to the University. Photo Credit Martin Shields

University of Glasgow experts reveal fascinating new insight into Robert Burns domestic life

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

An astonishing discovery found at a 13th century Scottish castle has shed new light on the day-to-day domestic life of Robert Burns and his family, academics at the University of Glasgow have revealed.

Left to right Dr Pauline Mackay and Dr Rhona Brown, the new co-directors of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, standing on the Lion and the Unicorn staircase at UofG
Left to right Dr Pauline Mackay and Dr Rhona Brown, the new co-directors of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, standing on the Lion and the Unicorn staircase at UofG

New Co-Directors at the Centre for Robert Burns Studies

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Two Scottish Literature academics will lead University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Centre – the biggest concentration of Burns experts in the world, it was announced today.

Artist David Mach beside his work The Flying Haggis with Dr Pauline Mackay, a Lecturer in Robert Burns Studies who has been leading with Edify on the creation of ‘Burns Beyond Reality’ VR platform at the University of Glasgow. Credit Martin Shields
Artist David Mach beside his work The Flying Haggis with Dr Pauline Mackay, a Lecturer in Robert Burns Studies who has been leading with Edify on the creation of ‘Burns Beyond Reality’ VR platform at the University of Glasgow. Credit Martin Shields

New Burns Supper artwork unveiled in virtual reality exhibition

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:00:00 GMT

A new artwork by the Scottish artist David Mach for the University of Glasgow, celebrating the global reach of the Burns Supper and Scotland’s national bard, will be officially launched in virtual reality on Burns Night.

An image of the White House in pencil with the worlds White House Historical Association underneath
An image of the White House in pencil with the worlds White House Historical Association underneath

Abraham Lincoln, Robert Burns, and the Scottish Connection

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT

The White House Historical Association speaks to UofG's Professor Murray Pittock about US President Abraham Lincoln's fondness for Robert Burns and Scottish culture throughout his life.

Robert Burns sitting a his desk with a quill in his hand.
Robert Burns sitting a his desk with a quill in his hand.

UofG research brings us closer to Robert Burns the man than ever before

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Academics at the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies are revealing new insights into the man behind some of the world’s greatest known poems and songs.

Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300
Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300

University of Glasgow launches interactive Burns supper global map

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

More than 2500 worldwide contemporary Burns suppers feature in a new interactive world map as part of a research project led by academics from the University of Glasgow

Alloway Kirk in Burns VR Classroom developmed by the edify and the University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies. Image size 700 x 300
Alloway Kirk in Burns VR Classroom developmed by the edify and the University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies. Image size 700 x 300

21st Century Technology Delivers History & Literature Lesson on Scotland’s National Bard!

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Dr Pauline Mackay from the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies has worked with edify VR experts to create a virtual lesson on Robert Burns' Tam o' Shanter poem.

Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300
Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300

The first appearance of Auld Lang Syne is studied by UofG academics

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMT

In 4th volume of The Oxford Edition of the Works of Robert Burns, due to be published in February, Professor Kirsteen McCue has looked at Burns’ songs for George Thomson including Auld Lang Syne

Robert Burns Stain glass window in Bute Hall
Robert Burns Stain glass window in Bute Hall

University of Glasgow research finds Robert Burns is worth £203 million annually in direct value to Scotland, and almost £140 milion in brand value

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Scotland’s national bard is worth just over £200 million a year to the Scottish economy and the poet’s brand is worth nearly £140 million annually, a report by the University of Glasgow has revealed.

Principal's lodge, main building and tower
Principal's lodge, main building and tower

Donation will help continue research into Scotland’s national bard at the University of Glasgow

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

A philanthropic American couple have gifted a quarter of a million dollars to the home of the largest concentration of Robert Burns experts in the world, it was announced today.

The Poet as an Economic Powerhouse - a Robert Burns event lecture by Professor Murray Pittock
The Poet as an Economic Powerhouse - a Robert Burns event lecture by Professor Murray Pittock

The poet as an economic powerhouse

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Professor Murray Pittock, Pro Vice Principal of Glasgow University, will explain how Robert Burns can help support jobs and prosperity in his online talk: “The Poet as Economic Powerhouse”.

Robert Burns: Radical Exciseman

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:05:00 GMT

New research on Burns exhibited at the National Records of Scotland

College Teaching Excellence Award for Burns courses

Tue, 09 May 2017 10:55:00 BST

Award for Burns courses

Obituary for Professor R D S Jack

Please find the Obituary for Professor R D S Jack, former Fellow of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, provided by Professor Patrick Scott, here.

£1m AHRC funding for Robert Burns Research

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 10:55:00 GMT

New phase of research for the Centre for Robert Burns Studies funded by major AHRC award.

Fulbright Success for "Editing Robert Burns for the 21st Century" Project Doctoral Student

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:55:00 BST

Arun Sood, a recent PhD graduate at the University of Glasgow has received a Scottish Studies Fulbright Award to enable him to research at Georgetown University on one of the most prestigious and selective scholarship programmes operating world-wide.

Welcome to two new research students working on Robert Burns

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 08:36:00 BST

The 'Shaw Bursary Scholar' and 'Lord Kelvin Adam Smith doctoral scholarship' have been awarded to Joseph DuRant and Moira Hansen.

The Centre for Robert Burns Studies - Shaw Scholarship

Thu, 15 May 2014 12:52:00 BST

Applications invited for 'CRBS Shaw Scholarship'

CRBS at the Burns Monument Centre

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:46:00 BST

The Centre for Scottish and Celtic Studies - Ionad Eòlas na h-Alba is na Ceiltis - warmly invites you to a series of lectures celebrating the centenary of Scottish History and Literature at the University of Glasgow.

Maurice Lindsay's The Burns Encyclopaedia
Maurice Lindsay's The Burns Encyclopaedia

Maurice Lindsay's The Burns Encyclopaedia

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 09:46:00 GMT

We are very happy to announce that the newly-revised and updated edition of Maurice Lindsay's The Burns Encyclopaedia (first published in 1959) is now available.

The Centre for Scottish and Celtic Studies Centenary Lecture Series: The People's Chair in Scottish History and Literature

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:46:00 BST

The Centre for Scottish and Celtic Studies - Ionad Eòlas na h-Alba is na Ceiltis - warmly invites you to a series of lectures celebrating the centenary of Scottish History and Literature at the University of Glasgow.

'Robert Burns: At Home and Abroad' on iTunesU

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:02:00 GMT

The Centre for Robert Burns Studies is delighted to announce that a selection of papers delivered at the 'Robert Burns: At Home and Abroad' conference in January 2013 are now available to listen to on the University of Glasgow's iTunesU.

Professor G Ross Roy (1924 - 2013)

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:04:00 GMT

Professor G Ross Roy (1924 - 2013)

'Kilmarnock Edition' on iTunes-U

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:14:00 GMT

To mark St Andrew's Day, The Centre for Robert Burns Studies is very pleased to announce that we have launched recordings of speakers, and music performed by Bill Adair, from our recent 'Kilmarnock Edition' symposium, held in October 2012.