PhD project
The Language of Textiles
30 June 2024
This project aims to explore the relationship between textiles and the language that originates from textiles and permeates into wider usage, as well as the way that wider language affects different areas of textiles. The status of different textile disciplines is intertwined with the language used in the way we discuss, innovate and curate textiles as both historic and evolving areas.
This project builds on a paper (Glazzard, M., Adholla, C. and Dewey-Findell, T.K., 2023. Knit is a Four-Letter Word. TEXTILE, pp.1-9) which focussed on Knitting and its many linguistic considerations. Future iterations of this research would welcome applicants from different textile areas as well as linguists and social historians.
Diversity statement
Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.
How to apply
- Email Dr Martha Glazzard to
- Send a copy of your CV
- Discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).
- After discussion with Dr Glazzard, formal applications can be made via our direct application system.
