The latest confirmation of what research has been telling us since the 1990s. Culture is a drug without side effects @sahavoice.bsky.social
As we celebrate National British Sign Language Day this week, we're highlighting the work of our PhD student, Lara McIntyre, who is leading research into the experiences of deaf individuals in VR social spaces.
Read more: www.uws.ac.uk/news/study-finds-vr-sign-language-used-by-deaf-gamers/
@rcsofficial.bsky.social was recognised by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the '25 Best Drama Schools in the World'.
Find the full article below 👇
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SAHA co-Chair Professor Murray Pittock ( @murrayp.bsky.social | @glasgow.ac.uk) has been commissioned to examine how the #Fringe supports jobs and businesses across #Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland.
Read the article on @heraldscotland.bsky.social 👇
Last week, the Celtic Academies Alliance hosted a day of panel discussions around Languages at Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham.
The event brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from Wales, Scotland, & Ireland to explore the shared challenges and opportunities surrounding languages
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✍️Recent research on intercultural competence has shown that people who speak more than one language are more empathic and open than monolinguals. Cultural awareness is a key priority for employers, and learning another language is one of the best ways of developing it.
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Each year International Museum Day (May 18th) highlights the pivotal role museums play in providing hands-on learning experiences that serve society and its development.
Last year Prof @paulinemackay.bsky.social & Prof Neil McDonnell marked the occasion with this article 👇
The article was written by Dr Sarah Gubbins (University of Dundee) and is part of a series of articles written by our Languages Working Group.
You can read more on our website 👇
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How does Scottish literature connect with the global stage?
Read Tom Hubbard's guest article on our website saha.scot 👇
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✍️If languages are treated as infrastructure, then the question becomes how to invest in them.
Read the article by Raisa McNab (Association of Translation Companies) and Sara Robertson (Institute of Translation and Interpreting) on our website
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Arts and cultural engagement ‘linked to slower pace of biological ageing’
Research from UCL suggests visiting art galleries or museums, singing and painting can help improve health outcomes
Singing, painting or visiting a gallery or museum helps people age more slowly, according to the latest study to link taking an active interest in art and culture with improved health.
The findings are the first to show that both participating in arts activities and attending events, such as viewing an exhibition, lead to people staying biologically younger. Continue reading...
A leading Scottish historian has been tapped to lead a study into the economic benefit of the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Professor Murray Pittock of the University of Glasgow has been commissioned to examine how the Fringe supports jobs and businesses.
