SWINC Scottish and Irish Gothic In brief Date - 11 April 2025Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George SquareSpeakers - Keynote: Professor Claire Connolly (University College Cork); Dr Christina Morin (University of Limerick); Professor Dale Townshend (Manchester Metropolitan University); Professor Matthew Sangster (University of Glasgow); Dr Maddy Potter, (University of Edinburgh)Organiser - Scottish Writing in the Nineteenth Century (SWINC) Book your free ticket via Eventbrite About the eventThis research seminar is hosted and organised by the Scottish Writing in the Nineteenth Century (SWINC) research group, and will cover various facets surrounding Scottish and Irish Gothic. It will feature two panels and a keynote talk, and will be followed by a reception. You can find the full programme below.About SWINCFounded in 2008, Scottish Writing in the Nineteenth Century (SWINC) builds connections between researchers working in the field of 19th century Scottish studies and fosters public awareness of the richness and diversity of Scottish culture in the period. The network supports early career researchers, including current holders of ARHC Studentships and Marie-Curie Fellowships, and runs workshops, lectures and other events. Find out more on the SWINC website Programme2pm - 3:15pm: Panel 1Christina Morin (University of Limerick) - ‘“This execrable place”: Irish Gothic and the American Republic’Dale Townshend (Manchester Metropolitan University) - ‘Matthew Gregory Lewis in Scotland’3:15 pm - 4:30 pm: Panel 2Matthew Sangster (University of Glasgow) - ‘The Scottish Roots of Theorising the Fantastic’Maddy Potter, (University of Edinburgh) - ‘“’I shuddered at my own image”: Doubles, Doppelgängers, and the Demonic in Scottish Gothic4:30pm - 5pm: Tea and coffee5pm - 6pm: KeynoteClaire Connolly (University College Cork) - ‘Wet Gothic in Melmoth the Wanderer’Reception How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. You can book your free ticket on Eventbrite. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite Are you interested in a PhD in English Literature?We offer two PhDs: one in English Literature; and one in Creative Writing. Our interdisciplinary environment brings together specialists in all periods and genres of literature and literary analysis. Working with colleagues elsewhere in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) and across the wider University of Edinburgh, we are also able to support research which crosses further boundaries between disciplines and/or languages. Find out more about PhD study in English Literature at Edinburgh Tags English and Scottish Literature Apr 11 2025 14.00 - 18.00 SWINC Scottish and Irish Gothic An in-person research seminar exploring Scottish and Irish Gothic literature, and featuring a keynote talk from Professor Claire Connolly (University College Cork). Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
SWINC Scottish and Irish Gothic In brief Date - 11 April 2025Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George SquareSpeakers - Keynote: Professor Claire Connolly (University College Cork); Dr Christina Morin (University of Limerick); Professor Dale Townshend (Manchester Metropolitan University); Professor Matthew Sangster (University of Glasgow); Dr Maddy Potter, (University of Edinburgh)Organiser - Scottish Writing in the Nineteenth Century (SWINC) Book your free ticket via Eventbrite About the eventThis research seminar is hosted and organised by the Scottish Writing in the Nineteenth Century (SWINC) research group, and will cover various facets surrounding Scottish and Irish Gothic. It will feature two panels and a keynote talk, and will be followed by a reception. You can find the full programme below.About SWINCFounded in 2008, Scottish Writing in the Nineteenth Century (SWINC) builds connections between researchers working in the field of 19th century Scottish studies and fosters public awareness of the richness and diversity of Scottish culture in the period. The network supports early career researchers, including current holders of ARHC Studentships and Marie-Curie Fellowships, and runs workshops, lectures and other events. Find out more on the SWINC website Programme2pm - 3:15pm: Panel 1Christina Morin (University of Limerick) - ‘“This execrable place”: Irish Gothic and the American Republic’Dale Townshend (Manchester Metropolitan University) - ‘Matthew Gregory Lewis in Scotland’3:15 pm - 4:30 pm: Panel 2Matthew Sangster (University of Glasgow) - ‘The Scottish Roots of Theorising the Fantastic’Maddy Potter, (University of Edinburgh) - ‘“’I shuddered at my own image”: Doubles, Doppelgängers, and the Demonic in Scottish Gothic4:30pm - 5pm: Tea and coffee5pm - 6pm: KeynoteClaire Connolly (University College Cork) - ‘Wet Gothic in Melmoth the Wanderer’Reception How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. You can book your free ticket on Eventbrite. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite Are you interested in a PhD in English Literature?We offer two PhDs: one in English Literature; and one in Creative Writing. Our interdisciplinary environment brings together specialists in all periods and genres of literature and literary analysis. Working with colleagues elsewhere in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) and across the wider University of Edinburgh, we are also able to support research which crosses further boundaries between disciplines and/or languages. Find out more about PhD study in English Literature at Edinburgh Tags English and Scottish Literature Apr 11 2025 14.00 - 18.00 SWINC Scottish and Irish Gothic An in-person research seminar exploring Scottish and Irish Gothic literature, and featuring a keynote talk from Professor Claire Connolly (University College Cork). Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
Apr 11 2025 14.00 - 18.00 SWINC Scottish and Irish Gothic An in-person research seminar exploring Scottish and Irish Gothic literature, and featuring a keynote talk from Professor Claire Connolly (University College Cork).
