richard alan barlow
@richardalanbarlow.bsky.social
Associate Lecturer at the University of St Andrews: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/english/people/rab44/
Modern Irish and Scottish Literature: https://academic.oup.com/book/44829?login=false
Modern Irish and Scottish Literature: https://academic.oup.com/book/44829?login=false
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Hi everyone! This year I’m starting a new job @standrewsenglish.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and a new role as a Trustee of the International James Joyce Foundation. I’ll be dividing my time between St Andrews, Dundee, and Limerick. Hope to see some of you around!
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The Scottish Languages Act 2025 comes into effect today - but its significance will only become clear over time. It's a complex, incrementalist measure and much depends on how it's implemented. My analysis here
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/06/20/t...
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/06/20/t...
November 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The Scottish Languages Act 2025 comes into effect today - but its significance will only become clear over time. It's a complex, incrementalist measure and much depends on how it's implemented. My analysis here
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/06/20/t...
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/06/20/t...
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November 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a 'historic milestone' as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day
Gaelic and Scots gain official status in 'historic milestone' on St Andrew’s Day
www.thenational.scot
November 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a 'historic milestone' as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day
Now's your chance to buy a copy of this: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-finnega...
November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Now's your chance to buy a copy of this: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-finnega...
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Proud to join with the trade union movement and wider community to celebrate St Andrews day at the Anti Racism march and rally today ✊ #NoRacism
November 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Proud to join with the trade union movement and wider community to celebrate St Andrews day at the Anti Racism march and rally today ✊ #NoRacism
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New journal issue now live!!
Review of Irish Studies in Europe 8.2, The Animal in Ireland - Real and Imagined, edited by Ina Bergmann, Maria Eisenmann, Maureen O'Connor and Kirsten Sandrock, is now available at risejournal.eu/index.php/ri... !
Review of Irish Studies in Europe 8.2, The Animal in Ireland - Real and Imagined, edited by Ina Bergmann, Maria Eisenmann, Maureen O'Connor and Kirsten Sandrock, is now available at risejournal.eu/index.php/ri... !
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
New journal issue now live!!
Review of Irish Studies in Europe 8.2, The Animal in Ireland - Real and Imagined, edited by Ina Bergmann, Maria Eisenmann, Maureen O'Connor and Kirsten Sandrock, is now available at risejournal.eu/index.php/ri... !
Review of Irish Studies in Europe 8.2, The Animal in Ireland - Real and Imagined, edited by Ina Bergmann, Maria Eisenmann, Maureen O'Connor and Kirsten Sandrock, is now available at risejournal.eu/index.php/ri... !
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A’ cur Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig nur cuimhne- 19 Dùbhlachd an ceann-latha airson geàrr-chunntasan.
Gairm Phàipearan Co-Labhairt | Call For Conference Papers: Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 14−16 July 2026
www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
November 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A’ cur Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig nur cuimhne- 19 Dùbhlachd an ceann-latha airson geàrr-chunntasan.
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A new book coming this week from the National Museum of Ireland and Wordwell, this really beautiful work on Irish Ceramics by Aisling Molloy.
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
A new book coming this week from the National Museum of Ireland and Wordwell, this really beautiful work on Irish Ceramics by Aisling Molloy.
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Gairm Phàipearan Co-Labhairt | Call For Conference Papers: Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 14−16 July 2026
www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
October 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Gairm Phàipearan Co-Labhairt | Call For Conference Papers: Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig 14−16 July 2026
www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
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Ahhh Project Fear beginning already re departitioning of Ireland! V similar to the fearmongering that appearing around Scotland’s indyref - but strangely it was not as pronounced with Brexit, despite conflation - the status quo’s response to progressive change. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
A united Ireland referendum must not be ‘another Brexit’, analysts say
Two leading journalists from both sides of the border warn against another ‘vague, thumbs up-thumbs down’ vote
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Ahhh Project Fear beginning already re departitioning of Ireland! V similar to the fearmongering that appearing around Scotland’s indyref - but strangely it was not as pronounced with Brexit, despite conflation - the status quo’s response to progressive change. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
Went to see Dylan in Killarney last night and visited the Torc Waterfall on the way back to Limerick 💯
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Went to see Dylan in Killarney last night and visited the Torc Waterfall on the way back to Limerick 💯
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We can't wait for Winter Graduation in St Andrews next Tuesday and Wednesday. 🎓 🙌
Find out everything you need to know, from when the ceremonies are taking place to how to watch online ⬇️
https://ow.ly/xTII50XwOkX
#EverToExcel #ForeverSaints
Find out everything you need to know, from when the ceremonies are taking place to how to watch online ⬇️
https://ow.ly/xTII50XwOkX
#EverToExcel #ForeverSaints
November 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We can't wait for Winter Graduation in St Andrews next Tuesday and Wednesday. 🎓 🙌
Find out everything you need to know, from when the ceremonies are taking place to how to watch online ⬇️
https://ow.ly/xTII50XwOkX
#EverToExcel #ForeverSaints
Find out everything you need to know, from when the ceremonies are taking place to how to watch online ⬇️
https://ow.ly/xTII50XwOkX
#EverToExcel #ForeverSaints
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Come along to our virtual postgraduate open week from 24 to 28 November to learn about:
🎓 Schools and programmes
🫶 Student life
🏠 Accommodation
📝Application process
💷 Fees, funding and scholarships
https://ow.ly/4s3950XwRtk
#EverToExcel
🎓 Schools and programmes
🫶 Student life
🏠 Accommodation
📝Application process
💷 Fees, funding and scholarships
https://ow.ly/4s3950XwRtk
#EverToExcel
November 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Come along to our virtual postgraduate open week from 24 to 28 November to learn about:
🎓 Schools and programmes
🫶 Student life
🏠 Accommodation
📝Application process
💷 Fees, funding and scholarships
https://ow.ly/4s3950XwRtk
#EverToExcel
🎓 Schools and programmes
🫶 Student life
🏠 Accommodation
📝Application process
💷 Fees, funding and scholarships
https://ow.ly/4s3950XwRtk
#EverToExcel
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Well done that student. I hope this rebellion spreads. University managements are hell-bent on stripping out experts to save money, and students deserve better. However awful my lectures are, they’re 100% organic. www.theguardian.com/technology/v...
Staffordshire student confronts lecturer for using AI-generated slides – video
Students at the University of Staffordshire have said they feel 'robbed of knowledge and enjoyment' after their turned out to be taught in large part by AI
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Well done that student. I hope this rebellion spreads. University managements are hell-bent on stripping out experts to save money, and students deserve better. However awful my lectures are, they’re 100% organic. www.theguardian.com/technology/v...
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A reminder that this year's Canna Lecture will take place on tomorrow evening (Friday) in Edinburgh! Bidh an Dr Màrtainn MacGriogair a-mach air bàrdachd agus eachdraidh nan Gàidheal anns an 19mh linn.
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
Canna Lecture | Celtic & Scottish Studies | Literatures Languages and Culture
Join The Gaelic Texts Society and Celtic and Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh for their annual Canna Lecture by Dr Martin Macgregor (University of Glasgow), entitled ‘“Ach thèid an cran...
llc.ed.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A reminder that this year's Canna Lecture will take place on tomorrow evening (Friday) in Edinburgh! Bidh an Dr Màrtainn MacGriogair a-mach air bàrdachd agus eachdraidh nan Gàidheal anns an 19mh linn.
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
llc.ed.ac.uk/celtic-scott...
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People in Scotland want an asylum system that is controlled, that they have confidence in, and that shows compassion.
The Home Secretary’s proposals do none of these things.
We need a humane, effective and efficient system 🧡
Read our full response: ow.ly/Er6w50Xublv
The Home Secretary’s proposals do none of these things.
We need a humane, effective and efficient system 🧡
Read our full response: ow.ly/Er6w50Xublv
November 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
People in Scotland want an asylum system that is controlled, that they have confidence in, and that shows compassion.
The Home Secretary’s proposals do none of these things.
We need a humane, effective and efficient system 🧡
Read our full response: ow.ly/Er6w50Xublv
The Home Secretary’s proposals do none of these things.
We need a humane, effective and efficient system 🧡
Read our full response: ow.ly/Er6w50Xublv
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Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir
This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium.
#Gaelic
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I am delighted that my essay on Ossianic images, theories of the Earth, & modern ideas on air pollution—as exemplified by Turner’s & Carus’s depictions of Staffa—has been published in "Picturing the Romantic" @manchesterup.bsky.social. #HybridRomanticism #VisualTranslations #EcocritcalArtHistory
November 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I am delighted that my essay on Ossianic images, theories of the Earth, & modern ideas on air pollution—as exemplified by Turner’s & Carus’s depictions of Staffa—has been published in "Picturing the Romantic" @manchesterup.bsky.social. #HybridRomanticism #VisualTranslations #EcocritcalArtHistory
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My review of ‘Colin Davidson: Twelve Paintings – Conversations with Mark Carruthers’ from the weekend. A deep and beautiful book, and the paintings of Belfast are masterly.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Colin Davidson: Twelve Paintings - A rich study of one of Ireland’s great contemporary artists
Study of Colin Davidson’s art from the beginning to the present has many surprises
www.irishtimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
My review of ‘Colin Davidson: Twelve Paintings – Conversations with Mark Carruthers’ from the weekend. A deep and beautiful book, and the paintings of Belfast are masterly.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🏴
November 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🏴
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I've joined Substack! open.substack.com/pub/brianlim...
I've joined Substack!
Will this be yet another waste of fucking time?
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I've joined Substack! open.substack.com/pub/brianlim...
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The St Andrews Chronicles, one of the most important manuscript histories of Scotland, is going on public display for the first time in its 500-year history. The book will be on display at @uniofstandrews.bsky.social from 21 November to 7 December
#BookHistory
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#BookHistory
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November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The St Andrews Chronicles, one of the most important manuscript histories of Scotland, is going on public display for the first time in its 500-year history. The book will be on display at @uniofstandrews.bsky.social from 21 November to 7 December
#BookHistory
news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/500-...
#BookHistory
news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/500-...
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RALLY TOMORROW!
Join the fightback against job cuts!
Wednesday 19th November at 1pm at the
Scottish parliament.
Join the fightback against job cuts!
Wednesday 19th November at 1pm at the
Scottish parliament.
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
RALLY TOMORROW!
Join the fightback against job cuts!
Wednesday 19th November at 1pm at the
Scottish parliament.
Join the fightback against job cuts!
Wednesday 19th November at 1pm at the
Scottish parliament.
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Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...
SNP minister told to intervene in Edinburgh University crisis to protect 1,800 jobs
SNP ministers have been warned they must intervene in the University of Edinburgh's dispute with staff amid fears 1,800 jobs could be lost.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...