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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Historical Research is based on the triangulation of International History, the History of Health and Scottish History; a configuration that is further interlocked by the Scottish Oral History Centre, which also leads our knowledge exchange endeavours.
Scottish Oral History Centre: The key research questions currently driving the Scottish Oral History Centre pivot around how oral history approaches deepen our understanding of: 1) The Arts and youth culture in modern urban society 2) The experiences of war 3) Cultures of work and the impact of work upon the body and personal identity.
International History: This group investigates relations among both state and non-state actors in international society. Research questions include: 1) How can we understand social dynamics in the international sphere? 2) What role do national, linguistic, racial or ethnic identities play in the evolution of politics at both the national and international levels? 3) How do both state and non-state actors perceive and respond to threats to their security?
History of Health: This group’s research draws on techniques from across the disciplines and seeks to impact upon contemporary societies by drawing perspectives from the past in order to provide fresh approaches to today’s health challenges and problems. Members of this group for the core of the Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare (CSHHH) Glasgow, which address the following research questions: 1) What factors have shaped the health of individuals, communities and societies in the modern period? 2) What has driven the development of healthcare systems and health technologies in societies since c. 1800? 3) What are the social, cultural, economic and scientific outcomes of health crises and lifestyle choices?
Scottish History: This group endeavours to internationalize Scottish History in British, European and imperial contexts. We are also convinced of the importance of interdisciplinary work in the field of technology with specific reference to wealth creation, communication, innovation, invention and espionage. Research questions include: 1) How can the Scottish political and constitutional heritage inform the current national debate? 2) To what extent is a knowledge of and acquaintance with Scotland’s past vital for national well-being and confidence? 3) How can we set a research agenda for the social union of Scotland and the rest of the UK?
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Using AI for Tracking Systemic Racism in Historical Carceral Systems
Sanjurjo-Ramos, J. (Principal Investigator) & Moshfeghi, Y. (Co-investigator)
1/02/25 → 31/07/25
Project: Internally funded project
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Greenwork and Environmental Knowledge. €24,000 plus expenses + up to €50,000 for teaching buy-out, RWTH Aachen University
Eisler, M. (Principal Investigator) & Star Rogers, H. (Research Co-investigator)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Non-funded project
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Fighting the Red Menace: Irish Women and Global Anti-Communism, 1919-1939
Lively, A. (Principal Investigator)
1/09/24 → 31/08/27
Project: Research
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Libertação e Guerra Fria: A União Soviética e o Colapso do Império Português em África (1961-1975)
Telepneva, N., 17 Jun 2025, (Accepted/In press) Lisbon.Translated title of the contribution :Cold War Liberation: The Soviet Union and the Collapse of the Portuguese Empire in Africa, 1961-1975 Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Colonialism, governance, and fisheries: perspectives from Lake Malawi
Gough, M., Nkhoma, B., Chirwa, E., Wilson, D., Knapp, C., Morse, T. & Mulwafu, W., 23 May 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: The Journal of African History. 66, 10 p., e1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Book Review: Empire Religiosity: Convent Habits in Colonial and Postcolonial India by Tim Allender, Manchester, Manchester University Press, 2024, 304 pp., £85 (hardback), ISBN 978-1-5261-5910-6
Ellis, C., 12 May 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: History of Education. p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review
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Out on the Pitch: Sexuality and Mental Health in Men's and Women's Sport, 1970-Present
Callwood, D. (Creator) & Smith, M. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 20 Sept 2018
DOI: 10.15129/d0ee727a-4812-4a78-9891-f6bb8594db5c
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Chemical Workers oral history project
Walker, D. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 16 Sept 2016
https://atom.lib.strath.ac.uk/scottish-oral-history-centre
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Disability and Industrial Society 1780-1948: A Comparative Cultural History of British Coalfields: Statistical Compendium
McIvor, A. (Creator), Turner, D. (Creator), Thompson, S. (Creator), Bohata, K. (Creator), Long, V. (Creator), Mantin, M. (Creator), Blackie, D. (Creator), Curtis, B. (Creator), Turner, A. (Creator), Brown, V. (Creator), Jones, A. (Creator) & Borsay, A. (Creator), Zenodo, 10 Dec 2016
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Prizes
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AHRC/Medical Humanities Award (Best Research) - shortlisted
Smith, M. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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AHRC Knowledge Transfer Fellow (Glasgow Museums)
McIvor, A. (Recipient), Jan 2010
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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German cocaine in colonial India: Frank Bliss, Dr Roy, and Merck of Darmstadt, c. 1900-1912.
Mills, J. (Speaker)
25 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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German cocaine in British India: Frank Bliss, Dr Roy, and Merck of Darmstadt, c. 1900-1912.
Mills, J. (Speaker)
29 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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50 Anos das Independências das Colónias Portuguesas em África: Histórias, Processos, Legados e Memórias [50 years of independence of the Portuguese colonies] in Lisbon
Telepneva, N. (Invited speaker)
16 Jul 2025 → 19 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Contribution to occupational health campaigns, international debate and public awareness of miner’s lung and asbestos related disease and disability.
McIvor, A. (Participant)
Impact: Impact - for External Portal › Quality of life and safety, Public understanding, information and debate, Culture and creativity
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Cultural, Creative and Economic Benefits of the Edinburgh World Writers' Conference
Bartie, A. (Participant)
Impact: Impact - for External Portal › Culture and creativity, Economic and commerce
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Student theses
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A comparison of Scottish and Norwegian hutting traditions, with particular reference to the communities of Carbeth and Lindøya 1905-2013
Riddoch, L. A. (Author), Finlay, R. (Supervisor) & Ellis, M. (Supervisor), 22 Apr 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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'A different existence altogether' constructing, conditioning and controlling the British soldier's body in the First World War
Walker, S. (Author), 11 May 2018Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Advance work : art and advertising in Buffalo Bill's Wild West
Delaney, M. A. (Author), Ellis, M. (Supervisor) & Young, J. (Supervisor), 20 Sept 2018Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis