The committee of the Northern Scholars Scheme was established in 1956. It exists to foster co-operation between scholars of Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, and colleagues in the University of Edinburgh, in aspects of linguistics, and historical and other cultural studies which are common to these countries and to Scotland. In particular the committee sponsors visits by scholars of the member countries to Edinburgh. CANCELLED - The Northern Scholars Lectures: Dr Eric Cullhed 22 Apr 2020 17.10 - 19.00'Aesthetic properties in Greek and Roman thought’ - a free public lecture by visiting Northern Scholar dr Eric Cullhed. The Northern Scholars Lectures: Jens Peter Schjødt 10 Nov 2018 17.00 - 17.45'How to deal with mythological and religious boundaries in oral societies – where does Old Norse mythology end?'. A free public lecture by visiting Northern Scholar Professor Jens Peter Schjødt. Dr Svetlana Pogodina 13 Mar 2018 17.15-18.45Dr Svetlana Pogodina, University of Latvia, will give a lecture on 'Jewish food traditions viewed from inside and outside in Russian-speaking communities of Latvia, Russia and Transnistria'. Professor Klemens Kappel 5 Dec 2017 16.00-18.00Professor Klemens Kappel, University of Copenhagen, will give a lecture on 'Freedom of Expression, Diversity and Truth'. Dr Danita Burke 21 Nov 2017 17.15-18.30Dr Danita Burke, University of Southern Denmark, will give a lecture on 'International Disputes and Cultural Ideas in the Canadian Arctic: Arctic Sovereignty in the National Consciousness'. Northern Scholars Scheme PhD ScholarshipThe Northern Scholars is delighted to announce that the first 3-year Northern Scholars Studentship has now been awarded.The area of study of this particular studentship award for this cycle is cross-disciplinary and is a joint collaboration between Scandinavian Studies and Celtic and Scottish Studies.The Northern Scholars Scheme acknowledges that the Northern Scholars studentship has been made possible by the Principal’s Fund.Northern Scholars Scheme PhD Scholarship This article was published on 2024-08-28
