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The October edition of our newsletter is now available online.
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Applications now open for three IMH Co-Directors
We warmly welcome applications for three posts as Co-Director of the Institute for Medical Humanities.
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ReaderBank at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2025
ReaderBank returns to the Edinburgh International Book Festival with a stellar line up of events for August 2025.
IMH publishes latest newsletter
The July edition of our newsletter is now available online.
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