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Professor Katherine S Forsyth (University of Glasgow) is a leading scholar in Celtic Studies, specializing in early medieval inscriptions, literacy, and cultural history. With degrees from Cambridge, Harvard, and fellowships from Oxford and UCL, her work bridges epigraphy, archaeology, and the cultural dynamics of Celtic-speaking peoples.
- Education:
- BA in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, Emmanuel College, Cambridge
- MA and PhD in Celtic Languages and Literatures, Harvard University
Her research focuses on epigraphy (especially ogham), Pictish studies, and the interplay between writing systems and societal structures. She has pioneered digital humanities projects like OG(H)AM (2021-24) and led the Centre for Doctoral Training in Celtic Languages (2016-23).
Recent publications highlight trends in early Irish literature, medieval board games, and Scottish carved stones. Key themes include literacy as a socio-political tool and cross-cultural material transmission.
- Scientific Awards:
- Rhys Studentship (Jesus College, Oxford)
- Junior Research Fellowship (St Hilda’s College, Oxford)
- British Academy Institutional Research Fellowship (UCL)
- Principal Investigator roles in AHRC/UKRI-funded projects
As a supervisor, she has guided students on topics spanning Pictish sculpture, Celtic manuscript culture, and inscribed objects. Her grants include £320k (UK) and €270k (Ireland) for OG(H)AM, and internal funding for Mapping Gaelic Glasgow.
