notices
SRF notices
- We are inviting all SRF members to send in details of any Russian-related items, books, films etc that are being helpful/useful during these unprecedented times we are in. Our love of Russia and Russian culture unites us in these days and we would like to create a “shared space” on the website so that all SRF members can access such information and share their own. We would love to hear from you and publish on the webpage any suggestions you have. Please send these to the e-mail address above. Thank you!
- The SRF Trustees hope that all SRF members and families are well in these difficult days we are experiencing and please do keep in touch with us!
- Many thanks and all good wishes.
Other notices
Hugh Brennan, first lecturer in Russian at Glasgow University
Research by Tanya Konn-Roberts includes an article in Slavonica June 2018 and images of artefacts donated by Brennan to the Hunterian Museum. They can also be seen on the Hunterian Internet System.
There is a short biography on the Glasgow University website.
Hugh Brennan, first lecturer in Russian at Glasgow University
Research by Tanya Konn-Roberts includes an article in Slavonica June 2018 and images of artefacts donated by Brennan to the Hunterian Museum. They can also be seen on the Hunterian Internet System.
There is a short biography on the Glasgow University website.
Interpreters wanted
The interpreting agency Global Voices is looking for English<> Russian speakers for interpreting projects. Interpreters work for the NHS, councils and police on a freelance basis.
Contact Marion Kanniah marion.kanniah@globalvoices.co.uk, tel +44 (0)845 130 1004
Global Voices Ltd – The Language Solutions Company, Scion House, Innovation Park, Stirling FK9 4NF.
http://www.globalvoices.co.uk
The Erayim Aid Trust : teaching opportunities in the Kyrgyz Republic
Teachers’ Training in the Kyrgyz Republic
The Erayim Aid Trust UK (Charity Commission 1163524) is looking for volunteers to help train teachers of the English language in the Kyrgyz Republic. You would need to have some proficiency in Russian and a TESOL/TEFL qualification or significant experience. Please write to claire.reeves5@btinternet.com. Visit http://volunteersinkyrgyz.wix.com/volunteers and http://www.facebook.com/volunteersinkyrgyzstan for more information.
Teach English in the Kyrgyz Republic
The Erayim Aid Trust UK (Charity Commission 1163524) is looking for volunteers to teach English to disadvantaged children and young people next summer You would be living in Kyrgyz families and teaching in pairs. Self-financing. Please write to claire.reeves5@btinternet.com for a brochure and visit http://volunteersinkyrgyz.wix.com/volunteers and http://www.facebook.com/volunteersinkyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Free tuition in the Russian language in one of Bishkek’s universities in exchange for a readiness to take part in English language conversation classes with the Kyrgyz students. Practical and friendly support for accommodation in a Russian-speaking family for a volunteer prepared to teach English in an after-school club for disadvantaged children. Self-financing. Write to claire.reeves5@btinternet.com for further details. Start soon or in January 2017 for at least three months.
2013: Important report on the state of Slavonic and East European Studies in UK higher education. Author is Glasgow University’s John Dunn. HEA April 2013. Download.
Interpreters
Global Connects recruit interpreters over a wide range of languages for locations throughout Scotland. You’ll ideally have the DPSI (Scottish legal option) and practical experience of interpreting within the Scottish Criminal Justice system. Please send your CV to recruitment@globalconnects.com. If you apply please let Global Connects know that you heard about this from the SRF.
Grants for Ukrainian translations
Open Ukraine supports projects connected with the translations of Ukrainian literature into other languages: http://www.openukraine.org/en/programs/dialogue/grants/
Russian Law website
Edinburgh based InterBusiness Consulting (www.ibcinfo.co.uk) have set up a website www.russianlawonline.com. Full of information on various aspects of the law, they plan to add a debate section.
The National Library of Scotland
The NLS on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, has quite extensive collections on the history and culture of Russia (in both English and Russian) which are available for consultation (though not for lending) to everyone. A brief introduction to the Library’s Slav. + E. Eur. Collections is at www.nls.uk/collections/foreign/slavonic.html and the Library’s catalogue can be browsed at www.nls.uk/catalogues.
If you are holding an event related to Russia or her neighbours which you would like us to list on this page please email brief details and an image to info@scotlandrussiaforum.org. The SRF reserves the right to accept, reject or edit material sent in.