[Commlist] PhD opportunity at Glasgow Caledonian University Investigating the Blythe Duff Archive

The Department of Media and Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University 
(GCU) is looking for a PhD candidate to undertake original research 
within the Blythe Duff Archive - the script and memorabilia archive of 
actress Blythe Duff who is most famous for her role as DS Jackie Reid in 
the long-running STV detective series Taggart between 1990 - 2010. This 
extensive archive was kindly donated by Ms. Duff to GCU in 2018.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to do original, 
ground-breaking research work within a hitherto uninvestigated Scottish 
creative practitioner archive. Possible themes for investigation include 
the contribution of the Duff archive to our understanding of the history 
of TV drama production and scriptwriting in Scotland; the crime and 
tartan noir genres; the wider history of Scottish television and theatre 
acting during the period, especially from the perspective of a female 
actress breaking into a male-dominated industry; television and theatre 
memorabilia.
This is a funded studentship and as a PhD candidate you will be part of 
a vibrant team within the Media and Culture Research Group, a growing 
research community with interests across media and journalism. Our 
research profile can be viewed at: 
https://www.gcu.ac.uk/gsbs/aboutus/departments/mediajournalism/

Archival research training and experience of archival research 
essential. Experience of interviewing and of undertaking and collating 
oral histories also desirable.

How to Apply

This project is available as a 3 years full-time PhD study programme 
with expected start date of 02 October 2023.

Candidates are encouraged to contact the research supervisors for the 
project before applying.

Supervisory Team

Director of Studies: Prof John Cook

Email: (J.Cook2 /at/ gcu.ac.uk)
GCU Research Online URL:   https://www.gcu.ac.uk/staff/johncook

2nd Supervisor: Prof Catriona Miller

Email: (C.Miller /at/ gcu.ac.uk)

GCU Research Online URL:  https://www.gcu.ac.uk/staff/catrionamiller

3rd Supervisor: Dr Kate Ngai

Email: (Kate.Ngai /at/ gcu.ac.uk)

GCU Research Online URL:  https://www.gcu.ac.uk/staff/katengai


Applicants are required to provide a detailed research proposal as part 
of the application process.
Guidance on Writing a PhD Research Proposal is available on Glasgow 
Caledonian University's Graduate School website: 
https://www.gcu.ac.uk/research/graduateschool/postgraduatestudy/phdstudyatgcu/prospectivestudents; 
https://edshare.gcu.ac.uk/9697/

Candidates should have a minimum of a first degree (2:1 or higher) 
and/or a Masters degree. Archival research training and experience of 
archival research essential. Experience of interviewing and of 
undertaking and collating oral histories also desirable.

Please note that emails to the supervisory team or enquiries submitted 
via this project advert do not constitute formal applications; 
applicants should apply using our Application Process page 
https://www.gcu.ac.uk/research/postgraduateresearchstudy/applicationprocess

choosing Media and Journalism and an October 2023 start date. Please 
quote the project reference number: GSBS/2023/005 on your application.

Applicants shortlisted for the PhD project will be contacted for an 
interview within six weeks from the closing date. The closing date for 
applications is Friday the 21st April 2023.

Please send any other enquiries regarding your application to: 
(researchapplications /at/ gcu.ac.uk)

Funding Notes
The GCU studentship is worth at least £22,568 per year for three years. 
The studentship covers payment of tuition fees (£4,880 for Home/RUK 
students or £16,800 for EU/International students) plus an annual 
stipend of £17,688 for Home/RUK students or an annual scholarship of 
£6,548 for EU/International students.
EU/International candidates of outstanding calibre may be awarded a 
studentship of £34,488 per year for three years. The International 
Enhanced Scholarship covers payment of tuition fees (£16,800) plus an 
annual stipend of £17,688.

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