ISHR Welcome Reception
On September 15, the academic year for the ISHR was opened with the traditional Welcome Reception. In the Undercroft, drinks were served, and all the old and new members were gathered for friendly chats and catching up.
Aside from new MLitt and PhD students, the Institute is delighted to host two Visiting Fellows and one Visiting Scholar who will be staying here for the Martinmas semester. Valerie Wallace will be working on her new book Empire of Dissent: Scottish Presbyterianism and Reform Politics in the British World, 1820-1850, whereas Dr Mikki Brooke will continue her project Hearing is Believing: The Social Life of Sermons in Early Modern Scotland. Similarly, Professor Steve Boardman will be carrying out research on the Early Stewart kings. Naturally, all three scholars have been invited to present papers and participate in the St Andrews community. In addition, Dr Malcolm Petrie has returned to St Andrews to take up a post as lecturer in Modern History.
The reception was a great opportunity to mingle with the other students and staff, and with an exciting programme of seminars and many new ISHR members, we all look forward to a fantastic year.
Report by Anne Rutten