Research Projects

Mystical Nationalism: W. B. Yeats, Patrick Pearse and the Revival of Ireland Aug 1, 2016 - Jul 31, 2017
This research will explore the religious and spiritual ideas governing the Irish Revival, especially as these were manifested in the work, thought and life of Yeats and Pearse.

Elgin Cathedral Project Oct 1, 2011 - Jul 31, 2021
Phase 1 - To explore methods of using digital projection to enhance the interpretation of existing artifacts and to explore passive augmented reality techniques to present visulisations of the cathedral site as it appeared before the Reformation, by... Read More about Elgin Cathedral Project.

Learning from Korea - Media Skins as Public Art Dec 1, 2012 - Aug 1, 2015
Academic research into the use of video content for public art projects involving archival research, content preparation & knowledge transfer in preparation for a groundbreaking collaboration between ENU, Yonsei University in Seoul and the Edinburgh... Read More about Learning from Korea - Media Skins as Public Art.

Bike Tow System Jul 15, 2015 - Jan 31, 2016
The product is a new flexible design tow that improves on existing market products. The current child bike tows are rigid and metallic and are not effective of certain types of terrain. The new design will balance a flexible pulling operation with th... Read More about Bike Tow System.

IIDI & Jupiter Artland Foundation Jul 1, 2011 - Nov 1, 2011
This project involved developing audio guides for Jupiter Artland. A traditional audio guide was developed, including introductions of the work and discussions from the artists. Alongside this was an extension of a long-term collaboration between J... Read More about IIDI & Jupiter Artland Foundation.

A Disappearing Hebridean Story Aug 1, 2016 - Mar 31, 2018
This proposal is for funding to interview the surviving islanders from Scarp in Gaelic and English, collect existing archival documents and recordings and produce a practice/research documentary film for heritage release and as a contribution to an e... Read More about A Disappearing Hebridean Story.

What Do Dovecot Weavers Do All Day? Jun 27, 2016 - Oct 26, 2016
Dovecot and the ENU team are exploring innovative digital solution for visitors to experience the work of weavers without disturbing the concentrated work required for tapestry weaving. With the creation of a virtual Dovecot world we will allow visit... Read More about What Do Dovecot Weavers Do All Day?.

Innovative Lighting Solutions for Smart Textile Production Jan 25, 2017 - Aug 24, 2017
The project will develop specialised lighting systems appropriate for lighting woven optical fibre, develop lighting capacity as an integrated component, and advance large scale commercial manufacture of smart textiles in Scotland.

New Processes for Tranforming Unexploited Textiles into High Value Products Jun 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017
This project proposes utilising high quality Scottish ‘unused’ textiles, including pieces of yarn and fabric that are too small to be used in apparel or upholstery production, in a ‘powdered’ form. This will then be combined with a recyclable polymer... Read More about New Processes for Tranforming Unexploited Textiles into High Value Products.

Words on the Street: the Uses of a Digital Literary Landscape Jan 16, 2017 - Jan 15, 2018
This collaborative project with University of Edinburgh, will focus on the design and development of an interface, which will be accessible online, via mobile phones and tablets, and via large touchscreens in cultural venues. The aim is to create an... Read More about Words on the Street: the Uses of a Digital Literary Landscape.

Bibliotheck Jul 1, 2004 - Dec 31, 2009

Scottish Readers Remember Jul 1, 2006 - May 31, 2010
The study of reading and reception as social phenomena is now central to our understanding of literature, history and culture. It has become an established field within Book History. Scottish Readers Remember represents the first sustained and focuse... Read More about Scottish Readers Remember.

The Wayzgoose Sep 1, 2006 - Mar 31, 2009
'Wayzgoose' is a term formerly used in the UK (and elsewhere in the English speaking world) to describe annual social outings that were organised by unions, management and workers in the publishing and printing trades. The Wayzgoose was an establishe... Read More about The Wayzgoose.

Scottish Readers Remember: Administrator Apr 1, 2007 - Jul 31, 2009

Literary Mag's/Cultural, Political Debate 1979-99 May 1, 2007 - Feb 28, 2010

Edinburgh: City of Print Mar 12, 2008 - Mar 31, 2010

Online Inventory of ICH in Scotland Nov 1, 2008 - Oct 31, 2011
This proposed project is concerned with the conserving and recording of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Scotland. ICH means the practices, representations, expressions, knowledges and skills - as well as the instruments, objects, artefacts and... Read More about Online Inventory of ICH in Scotland.

Publishing sector anlysis Jun 1, 2009 - Jul 31, 2013

SCOB operations Jul 1, 2009 - Oct 31, 2012

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