Research Associate at the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, Scottish Literature, University of Glasgow • IASSL Membership Secretary • AFHEA • She/herhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcleoocy.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcleoocy.bsky.social/post/3ms6qcg26qc2zLast week also marked the end of my tenure on the BARS Exec (@bars.bsky.social), first as PGR (2022-24) and then ECR Officer (2024-26). These roles were a highlight of (and outlasted) my PhD, offering essential experience in conference organisation (tbt #BARS2023), mentoring, networking, and more /103 Aug 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:vsahls2kyghbczxbfeko7hrn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6qcg26qc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcleoocy.bsky.social/post/3mrxvigprz22yFabulous few days in Birmingham for #BARS2026 (in person) with friends old and new. So many fantastic panels and a pleasure to present research from my new project on Bentley’s Standard Novels. Thanks to all who came along and offered feedback. Roll on next Thursday for the online day!31 Jul 2026 21:27 +0000at://did:plc:vsahls2kyghbczxbfeko7hrn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxvigprz22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcleoocy.bsky.social/post/3mru37cbln22hPleased to see this piece published in @theconversation.com yesterday. Thoughts I’ve had for a while made timely by our #NationalYearofReading: https://theconversation.com/from-moral-decay-to-pure-escapism-how-attitudes-to-reading-have-changed-over-three-centuries-286982 @uofgartshums.bsky.social30 Jul 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:vsahls2kyghbczxbfeko7hrn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mru37cbln22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcleoocy.bsky.social/post/3mrp6mt6tpc27Conference week is in full swing! A fun 48 hours in Liverpool for #BAVS2026 and shortly onto Birmingham for #BARS2026… @bavs-uk.bsky.social @bars.bsky.social28 Jul 2026 10:17 +0000at://did:plc:vsahls2kyghbczxbfeko7hrn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrp6mt6tpc27https://bsky.app/profile/drcleoocy.bsky.social/post/3mrahhoffsk2hDelighted to have launched the new Interactive Map of Burns Suppers Worldwide with @glasgowburns.bsky.social. 225 years on, this Scottish tradition lives on as a global example of Living Heritage - 70+ countries and all 7 continents, including ANTARCTICA! 🐧 burns-supper-map.gla.ac.uk#2.25/37.70/-...22 Jul 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:vsahls2kyghbczxbfeko7hrn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrahhoffsk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcleoocy.bsky.social/post/3mr2tbxwej22sTomorrow!! [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Jul 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:vsahls2kyghbczxbfeko7hrn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2tbxwej22shttps://bsky.app/profile/drcleoocy.bsky.social/post/3mq2kikldn22fComplete the survey by 15 July to see your Burns Supper included on the new map when it launches next Saturday! [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Jul 2026 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:vsahls2kyghbczxbfeko7hrn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2kikldn22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/drcleoocy.bsky.social/post/3mpgqaqexws2fJoin us for the big #BurnsSupper225 map launch on Saturday 18 July 2026 at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum! All very welcome. Details of our online launch to follow soon! Book tickets for the Burns Supper at 225 Years Open Day Reception here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-burns-supper-at-225-years-tickets-1992143430628?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*1ehisw8*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY2ODUxOTM4NS4xNzgyNzQwNzQ5*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODI3NDA3NDgkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODI3NDA3NDgkajYwJGwwJGgw29 Jun 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:vsahls2kyghbczxbfeko7hrn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgqaqexws2f