The Polish-Scottish Song Group was co-founded by Agnieszka Waszkiewicz and Professor Ian Russell in early 2011. Since then, the group has become a unique hub for cultural exchange between locals and city's largest foreign-born community. Its diverse members - representing Poland and Scotland, but also many other nationalities - have performed traditional Polish and Scots songs across the North-East.
The group is hosted and coordinated by the Elphinstone Institute in partnership with local community members.
- foster cultural exchange and dialogue between Polish residents of Aberdeen and other residents (Scottish-born or otherwise) in the City and Shire;
- continue the Elphinstone Institute's long-standing tradition of community engagement;
- encourage two-way collaborations between the University and the wider North-East community.
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As such, it enriches not only the cultural environment of the city, but works as a catalyst for research at the university.
Recent research links include:
- Professor Karin Friedrich (History): work with the Scottish Universities Insight Institute (SUII) and the UK-wide Being Human Festival ;
- Nicolas Le Bigre (Elphinstone Institute): current PhD research, and his completed MLitt dissertation, 'Polish Immigrant Narratives of the North-East of Scotland'.
Non-academic partnerships include:
- the Scottish Storytelling Centre ;
- SHMU FM : Collective Compositions Project.
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If you would like to be added to the group's mailing list, please e-mail group coordinator, Nicolas Le Bigre .
The group has been supported by the Consulate General of the Republic Of Poland , the Friends of the Elphinstone Institute , Scottish Culture and Traditions (SC&T), and the University of Aberdeen's Vice-Chancellor's office.
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