Stirling Maxwell Centre For The Study of Text/Image Cultures

Formerly known as the Centre for Emblem Studies, the Stirling Maxwell Centre promotes research into visual culture across a broad array of critical disciplines.

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Our team

Meet the team and see what we do

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Our digital resources

Our Glasgow Emblem Website and Festivals

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Our publications

Publications associated with the centre

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Our activities

Seminar, workshops, exhibitions, and other events 

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Study at the Centre

Current study opportunities and research Fellowships

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Our Visual Cultures connections

Explore visual culture resources and locations in and around Glasgow, and beyond