Dangerous Women Project seeks academic input

The University’s Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (IASH) is asking academics to submit reflections and creative responses to the question: ‘What does it mean to be a dangerous women?’

The online resource – launched in March on International Women’s Day – will publish one post every day for a year, highlighting women’s stories, perspectives and experiences.

Visit the Dangerous Women Project website

Public engagement opportunity

Research-based submissions are curated under a special category.

With posts attracting over 2,000 readers per week (and growing), this is an opportunity for public engagement and a platform to disseminate work to a wider audience.

So far, the project has published contributions from Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, writer and broadcaster Bidisha and barrister Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright.

Provoking discussion

IASH are encouraging academics to submit posts with the potential for provoking discussion. Submissions from under-represented, marginalised or otherwise silenced voices are also desired.

Contributions could take the form of a biography or memoir, shine a spotlight on a contemporary issue, highlight historical figures – famous or forgotten, or be in a work of fiction.

All submissions will be assessed for suitability and relevance by the Project team based at IASH, with guidance from a wider Consultation Group from across the University. The Consultation Group membership comprises:

• Mary Bownes, Professor Emerita of Development Biology and Vice-Principal Community Development
• Penny Fielding, Grierson Chair of English Literature
• Suzanne Ewing, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Design and Theory
• Lesley McAra, Chair of Penology and Assistant Principal Community Relations
• Fiona Mackay, Professor of Politics and Dean & Head of School of Social and Political Sciences
• Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic and Inter-Religious Studies and Assistant Principal Religion and Society

The Institute for the Advanced Studies in the Humanities is dedicated to fostering dialogue across cultures and disciplines. We are committed to promoting active engagement between academic, creative and civic organisations and the public. Put simply, we aim to help ideas grow.

Professor Jo Shaw