In this episode, which is split up into several parts, VOiCE is letting you get to know more about a 5 month internship project that concluded at the Centre for Research Collections at the end of 2021.

Like to read whilst you listen? You can access the transcript for this episode here.

The internship, which took on three interns was known as Project One – on account of two separate (but connected) projects running simultaneously. These were part of a larger "University Histories" action plan. 

The long term aim of this project is to understand what evidence, what narratives and perhaps even what gaps exist in the material the CRC holds because with more of an understanding of the content we hold, the more representation, diversity and understanding can be provided and the more access to relevant resources for research and conversation will become possible.

So what is Project One?

Project One looked at historical connections between Edinburgh City, and Edinburgh University, and transatlantic slavery. For five months, the three interns – Ashlyn Cudney, Samantha Carrie and Nuzhat Torsa delved deep into the Collections and records. For episode nine, you'll be hearing from two of the project interns, Ashlyn and Samantha and from their line manager for the project, Lorraine McLoughlin.

To kick off part one, we’re letting you get to know Lorraine, the Project Archivist at the CRC in detail. 

We've Got History Between Us is brought to you by VOiCE - Volunteers in Collections Engagement.