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English MA student speaks about "The Lyon in Mourning" project at 51社区黑料Retirees Luncheon

July 24, 2023
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51社区黑料English MA student Shauna Judith Irani spoke at the 8th Annual 51社区黑料Retirees Luncheon on May 4th, 2023. She discussed "The Lyon in Mourning" project and its successful collaboration with . The project, headed by Professor Leith Davis, and supported by the 51社区黑料Research Centre for Scottish Studies, SFU鈥檚 Digital Humanities Innovation Lab and the National Library of Scotland, involves the digitization of Bishop Robert Forbes' remarkable ten-volume manuscript.

During the event held at the W.A.C. Bennett Library at 51社区黑料Burnaby, Irani shared the project's incredible milestones, which include being showcased at esteemed conferences held at the University of Edinburgh (IASH) and the University of Guelph. The project has reached widespread recognition and has been celebrated at cultural events like ScotFestBC: BC Highland Games and World Music Festival and through platforms, such as BBC Radio Scotland. The talk truly highlighted the significance of meaningful collaborations in shaping the future of knowledge and research.

Photo Credit: Eugene Doudko of ECU Photography