School of Art History

The University of St Andrews has once again claimed the top spot in Scotland and secured its place among the UK’s leading higher education institutions, ranking in the top four nationally in The Complete University Guide 2026.

For more info: www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/courses/deta...

The School is proud to be the first School in the Faculty of Arts and Divinity to be a recipient of an Athena Swan UK Gender Equality Silver Award. For more information:

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The History of Scottish Design in Six Objects - In partnership with the University of St Andrews A brand new online course with the University of St Andrews and V&A Dundee

Book now! Fully online, flexible, short course in collaboration with @vadundee.bsky.social !

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St Andrews Medical Humanities Network Inaugural Symposium: Conference Review Islay Shelbourne reports from the inaugural symposium of the newly established Medical Humanities Network at the University of St Andrews.

In January 2025, Dr Emily Hanson & Dr Billy Rough delivered a paper on 'Phenomenal Bodies: Exploring Disability in Scottish Academic Collections' at the St Andrews Medical Humanities Inaugural Symposium. Read more about the symposium here: thepolyphony.org/2025/04/16/s...
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Coming soon! All welcome!

Friday April 11, 11am-1pm, Old Union Diner, St Andrews.
African and African Diaspora Printmaking in Scotland: an art and research sharing workshop, convened by St Andrews Centre for Contemporary Art

Back to the studio for a little filming for our exciting @vadundee.bsky.social online short course @arthistorysta.bsky.social

In the meantime, explore other online short courses offered by the University at: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online...

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The School of Art History is delighted to welcome Prof. Eyitayo Ijisakin from the Department of Fine & Applied Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, who will be University of St Andrews Global Fellow with us for April.

For more info: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/art-history/...

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Excellent visit to Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art today, thanks to Maria and Malcolm for the inspiring tour! #Filming #Ideas #Collaboration #WorkingTogether #Projects #DJCAD

Thinking about studying Art History or History of Photography at St Andrews? Postgraduate Visiting Day - April 5th! Scan QR code to secure your place now!

Earlier this week, lecturers from the School of Art History and curators from @vadundee.bsky.social were filmed by @uniofstandrews.bsky.social Digital Media team for an exciting new project: 'The Story of Scottish Design in Six Objects'!

For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/art-history/...

So it begins! Coming soon! Watch this space! #Filming #Online #ShortCourse @arthistorysta.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @vadundee.bsky.social

📢 Coming Soon, the Art History and Museum & Heritage Studies Postgraduate Symposium.

More information to follow!

Coming soon....

Fully online, flexible, short course. Starting 7 April 2025.

Join us on a captivating journey through the rich and diverse history of Modernist art in Europe and Latin America.

For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online...

Dr Billy Rough (@billyrough.bsky.social) has been awarded one of the University’s prestigious '1413 Teaching Excellence Awards' for 2024-25, recognising outstanding teaching at @uniofstandrews.bsky.social!🎉

More info: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/art-history/...

Congratulations, Billy! 👏

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Film Screening & Discussion: Unsung Heroes of Ink How do contemporary Chinese artists reinvent traditional aesthetics and materials? Unsung Heroes of Ink (2020), a documentary directed and produced

Film screening and discussion: 'Unsung Heroes of Ink' (2020), a documentary directed and produced by Ms Olivia Wang.

31 March 2025, 3:00-4:00pm.

Following the screening, the film director will join us on Teams for a discussion.

For more information: events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/film-...

Film Screening & Discussion: Unsung Heroes of Ink How do contemporary Chinese artists reinvent traditional aesthetics and materials? Unsung Heroes of Ink (2020), a documentary directed and produced

Film screening and discussion: 'Unsung Heroes of Ink' (2020), a documentary directed and produced by Ms Olivia Wang.

31 March 2025, 3:00-4:00pm.

Following the screening, the film director will join us on Teams for a discussion.

For more information: events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/film-...

Join curator and museum volunteer Delaney Brown, an art history student at the University of St Andrews. for a guided tour of 'Reframing the Muse', at the Tower Foyer Gallery, University of Dundee'

For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/art-history/...

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Coming soon....

Fully online, flexible, short course. Starting 7 April 2025.

Join us on a captivating journey through the rich and diverse history of Modernist art in Europe and Latin America.

For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online...

O.E. Saunders Lecture 2025

This year's Octavia Elfrida Saunders Memorial Lecture will be given by accomplished photographer of international standing, Ingrid Pollard MBE.

All welcome. For more information: events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/2025-...

Inspiring visit to @vadundee.bsky.social to chat filming for an exciting new project! Watch this space! 😉 #planning #shortcourses #arthistory #design #comingsoon #watchthisspace @arthistorysta.bsky.social

Ever thought about studying history of photography? On Saturday April 5, I'll be in St Andrews to meet with anyone thinking of applying for MLitt History of Photography and MLitt @arthistorysta.bsky.social programs For a graduate's views bit.ly/41JaQ3F And to sign up bit.ly/3QM49Yf See you there!

The School is delighted to announce that Dr Lenia Kouneni has been appointed to the QAA Higher Education Advisory Group for the History of Art, Architecture & Design Benchmark Statement (2025-26). For more info: www.qaa.ac.uk/news-events/...
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The Leverhulme Trust's February newsletter is out! Read about Dr Marika Knowles research on printmaker Jacques Callot and much more:
leverhulme.ac.uk/newsletter

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Water droplets on a leaf

The Trust's February newsletter is out! Read about the curious case of clouds and climate, Ignatius Sancho and the Black Enlightenment, what makes the second generation feel valued and included in the workplace, and much more:
leverhulme.ac.uk/newsletter

Interested in online and/or part-time study in the School of Art History?

For more information on our MA Combined Studies Programme and Online Short Courses then follow this link!
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/.../online-a...
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O.E. Saunders Lecture 2025

This year's Octavia Elfrida Saunders Memorial Lecture will be given by accomplished photographer of international standing, Ingrid Pollard MBE.

All welcome. For more information: events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/2025-...

Coming soon....

Fully online, flexible, short course. Starting 7 April 2025.

Join us on a captivating journey through the rich and diverse history of Modernist art in Europe and Latin America.

For more information: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/online...

Call for Papers: ICOFOM 48th Annual Symposium And ICOM Joint ICOFOM, ICTOP and COMCOL Symposium - ICOM ICOFOM ICOFOM 48th Annual Symposium And ICOM Joint ICOFOM, ICTOP and COMCOL Symposium for the 27th ICOM General Conference, Dubai 2025, “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities” 10-14 November ...

Call for papers.

27th ICOM General Conference, Dubai 2025, “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities” 10-14 November 2025.

"Training the Next Generation of Museum Professionals: Bridging Gaps, Breaking Barrier"

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