WGHBU9: Part Two – Complex Aims, Diverse Objectives and Symbolic Annihilation (University Histories Internships‪)‬ We've Got History Between Us

In this episode, which is split up into several parts, VOiCE is letting you get to know more about a 5 month internship project that concluded at the Centre for Research Collections at the end of 2021.

The internship, which took on three interns was known as Project One – on account of two separate (but connected) projects running simultaneously. It's part of a larger University Histories plan. The long term aim is to understand what evidence, what narratives and perhaps even what gaps exist in the material the CRC holds because with more of an understanding of the content we hold, the more representation, diversity and understanding can be provided and the more access to relevant resources for research and conversation will become possible.

Project One looked at historical connections between Edinburgh City, and Edinburgh University, and transatlantic slavery. For five months, the three interns – Ashlyn Cudney, Samantha Carrie and Nuzhat Torsa delved deep into the Collections and records.

Over the coming episodes, you’ll be hearing from two of the project interns, Ashlyn and Samantha and from their line manager for the project, Lorraine McLoughlin. In this episode you'll hear from Lorraine as we get into the details of the project and it's diverse and rich objectives.

Want to read whilst you listen? Access the transcript here.

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