Granite
Granite is the first postgraduate interdisciplinary journal of Aberdeen University. The journal has been established by students for students.
This open access journal is designed to give postgraduate students of the University of Aberdeen a place to publish their work and to provide them with experience of the publishing process.
The members of the editorial team will have the opportunity to organize symposiums and become active on the review and editorial levels of Granite journal.
Any postgraduate student who wish to submit a paper or be a member of the editorial board will make a substantial contribution to the development and success of the journal. Interested participants should email the Journal editor through granite@abdn.ac.uk.
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Call for Papers
Human Beings and Human Doings
The Editorial Board is pleased to invite graduate students (PGR and PGT) to submit papers for consideration in our upcoming journal.
Abstract submission deadline: 3rd of February, 2025.
We are, as a society, becoming more aware of the impact human actions have upon our world. Human actions, our ‘doings’ are powerful, capable of creating entirely new innovations, or of destroying entire ecosystems. Increasingly we are becoming aware of the impact of past human actions and are attempting to wrestle with the legacy we have been left by the humans of the past. Simultaneously, the question of what it means to be human has arisen, with growing consciousness of the diversity of human embodiment, and a tendency to prioritize the individual perspective and experience.
It is the intention of this journal issue to capture the ongoing conversations in these areas; we are seeking papers which discuss groundbreaking innovation as a result of human ingenuity and action, papers which highlight the legacy and impact of humans in the past, and papers which grapple with the question of what it means to be a human being, in light of our actions and bodily existence. We particularly encourage papers which comment on the past work of Aberdeen University, both the institution and specific scholars, in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Postgraduate Research Journal at Aberdeen.
We welcome submissions from all disciplines and approaches.
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
- Ecology and the impact of human actions on our environment
- Technological innovation, including discussions on AI and social media
- Developments in medicine and pharmacology as a result of human action
- The question of what it means to be a ‘human being’
- The human impact of National and International conflicts
- Death, dying and grieving
- Innovation within fields such as engineering and architecture, and the impact of said innovation on humans
- Human expressionism and legacy via the arts and languages
- The many diversities of human embodiment and experience, such as gender, race, disability, religion, and LGBTQ+ identities
- Consideration of legacy and learning from the past, in particular we welcome discussions on the legacy of slavery.
Next Steps
Granite Journal invites the submission of full paper manuscripts to granite@abdn.ac.uk.
Deadline for manuscript submission will be the 23rd of May, 2025.
Prior to this, we encourage prospective authors to engage in preliminary discussions regarding the theme or the appropriateness of their proposed papers. Original articles must adhere to a word count ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 words, exclusive of the abstract, bibliography, and appendices.
Submissions of commentaries and letters to the editor should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words.
Why Publish with Granite?
Publishing with Granite Journal is an excellent opportunity for postgraduate students to gain experience with the academic publishing process. Publishing your research not only strengthens your academic and professional portfolio but also disseminates your findings to a diverse, interdisciplinary audience globally. This exposure can lead to further discourse and collaboration within the academic community.
- Granite Vol. 9, Issue 1. 'Crossing Borders: International Collaboration and Cooperation in Research'
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- Koster, L., Davidson, G., Gaudet, A., Jones, M. & Kovaleski, A. (2024) 'Editorial', Granite, 9(1).
- Clark, I. (2024) 'International Research Cooperation in The Tallin Manual', Granite, 9(1).
- Kosal, U. (2024) 'Why Religion Matters: Social Scientific Insights on the Role of Religion in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict', Granite, 9(1).
- Mao, Y. (2024) 'Transforming Global Conflict Paradigms: Towards an Ecological Civilisation', Granite, 9(1).
- McReavy, S. (2024) 'The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Inter-Urban Cross-Border Government on China Miéville's The City and the City', Granite, 9(1).
- Williams, A. (2024) 'The Reformation of National and International Policy on Ancient Trees', Granite, 9(1).
- Granite Vol. 8, Issue 1. 'Breaking the Boundaries: Interdisciplinary research approaches and methods'
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- Kane, L., Allan-Jones, A., Davidson, G., Koster, L., Tomlinson, L., and Underwood, D. (2023).
'Editorial: The Challenges of Interdisciplinary Publishing.' Granite 8 (1). - Bakth, N. N. (2023).
'How are Bangladeshi migrants adapting to Scottish schooling? A case study in the city of Aberdeen.’ Granite 8(1). - Clark, I. (2023).
‘Aquinas’ Malware: How old theologies can shape the ethical use of new weapons.’ Granite 8(1). - Morris, J. (2023).
‘The Divine Science.’ Granite 8(1). - Panaitescu, C-T., Wu, K., Tanino, Y., and Starkey, A. (2023).
'Applying Green AI methods to Digital Rock Technology workflows.’ Granite 8(1). - Lentz-Meyer, M. (2023).
'An interdisciplinary approach to the legal history of Northern Ireland (1921 – 1948): Methods and sources.’ Granite 8(1). - ‘Ita, S. (2023).
‘Take a Seat: The high-seat as a dual-gendered space in pre-Christian Scandinavia.’ Granite 8(1). - Durden, A. (2023).
'The Comparative Method in religious studies.’ Granite 8(1).
- Kane, L., Allan-Jones, A., Davidson, G., Koster, L., Tomlinson, L., and Underwood, D. (2023).
- Volume 7, Issue 1 2022
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- Garner, E & Yool, C (2022). Editorial: Cross-discipline approaches to health and well-being.
- Farisa Dania Binti Mat Zahid et al (2022). The impact of coronavirus-related lockdowns on air quality in England and Scotland.
- Black, A (2022). Even in death she is beautiful: Confronting tuberculosis in art, literature and medicine.
- Ewen, J (2022). A coastal criminological exploration: Approaching urban industrial strain using visual sensory methods in Aberdeen.
- Leonardi, L (2022). The importance of accurate medical translation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Young, C (2022). A systematic review of co-designed community interventions to improve well-being and the assessment of the tools utilised.
- Volume 6: Issue 1 - Engaging the Public: Past, Present and Future
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- Editorial, Engaging the Public in Times of Change
- Going Virtual The Rise of the Post Internet Museum, Ashleigh Black
- Lifeboats in cities engaging the public through a cross class, charitable appeal, Catherine Malvina Smith
- Making your PhD research stronger - A researcher’s reflections on undertaking patient and public involvement (PPI), Stefanie Doebl
- The Western Wall during the British Mandate of Palestine Politics, strategies, struggles, Umur Kosal
- Volume 5, Issue 1:2021
- Volume 4, Issue 1:2020 - Towards a Sustainable Society
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- Exploring beyond the green economy spectrum, Flood, pp. 1-9
- Towards a Progressive Discourse on Climate Action and Sustainability, Yeboah, pp. 10-18
- The Afforestation of upland slopes in the United Kingdon a food security threat or environmental opportunity. Reilly, pp. 19-26
- How social distancing has renewed our love for nature, and what it means for a sustainable future, Baillie, pp. 27-36
- Work-Life Balance of Women Employees, Alqahtani, pp. 37-42
- Volume 3, Issue 2: 2019 - Gender Issues and How They Affect Human Lives
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Gender Issues and How They Affect Human Lives
- Editorial Introduction to Special issue on Gender issues and how they affect human lives, Bodunrin, pp 1-5
- Small Steps, Loud Voices The Fight for Equal Education in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries, Black, pp 6-11
- Hysterical Women Pain Bias and Epistemic Injustice in Medicine, Macphee, pp 12-19
- Walayah (Guardianship) The Authority Over A Woman’s Choice in Marriage, Farooq, pp 20-27
- Gendered Bodies and Power Dynamics The Relation between Toxic Masculinity and Sexual Harassment, Wikstrom, pp 28-33
- Barriers to Women's Leadership, Alqahtani, pp 34-41
- Accounting for gender inequalities in the UK workplace; regulations and corporate disclosures, Tagoe, pp 42-52
- Digitisation and women in the workforce Exploring the impact of the gig economy on female ‘participation’, Adebiyi, pp 53-65
- The Huge Improvement in the Status of Women in China since 1949, Hongie, pp 66-72
- Volume 3, Issue 1: 2019
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Research in Modern Society: Addressing Global Challenges
- Editorial Research in Modern Society Addressing Global Challenges, Bodunrin, pp 1-3
- The phenomenon of work and non-work boundaries in the Age of Information, Rubio, pp 4-13
- Past financial crises and early signal of future occurrence, Shobande, pp 14-21
- Multi-scale FEA-based reliability analysis framework for FRP composites, Omairey, pp 22-28
- Volume 2, Issue 2: 2018
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Migration of Asylum seekers and refugees
- Volume 2, Issue 1: 2018
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Special issue: 2nd Granite Postgraduate Symposium Proceedings - Between using and abusing our planet
- Editorial - Introduction, Despina Yiakoumi & Simone Haarbosch, Page 1 - 3
- Undertaking research at the interface between disciplines: questions of purpose, method, and possibilities, Dr. Laura Colucci-Gray, Page 4 - 15
- A New Veganism: How Climate Change Has Created More Vegans, Leanne Cooper, Page 16 - 24
- The Challenges of Climate Change to Energy Transitions Research, Kathryn Wolfley, Page 15 - 30
- Breaking Bread or Being Broken by Bread?, Rev. Dr. Anthony J. Stiff, Page 31 - 37
- Volume 1: 2017
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Issue 1: 1st Granite Postgraduate Symposium- Engaging the Intersections of Humanity and Technology Proceedings
- Editorial, Introduction, Claire Hein Blanton, p. 5-6
- The Judgments We Make: Justice in a Digitized World, Michael Morellip, 7-10
- The Era of Big Data:A Big Change to Human Interaction, Aliyu Usman Ahmad, p. 11-13
- The Use of Technology for Further Consideration of a Standing Stone Circle, Nicolle Sturdevant, p. 14-19
- The Rise and Fall of Vaporwave: Resistance and Sublimation in on-line Counter-Cultures, Paul Fleetwood p. 20-23
Issue 2: School of Geosciences 2016 Postgraduate Conference Proceedings
Issue 3: Northeast Postgraduate History Conference Papers