‘A Sense of Nature’, SHNH International Summer Meeting, University of Glasgow, 19-20 June 2025

June 19, 2025 10:00am - June 20, 2025 04:00pm

‘A Sense of Nature’ The ‘sensory turn’ in a range of humanities and social sciences disciplines has led to innovative research exploring how sensory experiences shape cultural and historical narratives. Within natural history, the management of the senses has been instrumental in shaping our knowledge of and interactions with the natural world. The roles of […]

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Call for Papers: ‘A Sense of Nature’, SHNH International Summer Meeting, Lecture Theatre, Kelvin Hall, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, 19-20 June 2025

June 19, 2025 09:15am - June 20, 2025 05:00pm

A Sense of Nature This two-day international meeting will explore the intersections of the senses – including sight (vision), sound (hearing), smell (olfaction), taste (gustation) and touch (tactile perception) – with the history of natural history. We invite scholars, researchers and practitioners to submit papers that delve into the sensory dimensions and their roles, and […]

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