Outlander is a major TV series based on the historical fantasy novels of Diana Gabaldon, combining time travel with 18th-century Scottish politics and post-war British and American culture. The globally successful series has triggered huge interest in Scotland and its history, and Outlander's cultural impact continues to grow after 6

seasons.

While hundreds of events are held around the world for Outlander fans and thousands of media articles ponder its reach and appeal, there has not yet been an event which takes an academic approach to the series and brings together the multiple areas of expertise involved in its creation. The University of Glasgow plans to do just this: it will host a major international Outlander conference in 2023 which will offer the chance to debate, discuss and dissect the elements that make up this remarkable phenomenon. The University is best placed to host this conference given it has acted as a location for filming Outlander and several of our academic staff have been involved in the series as researchers, advisors and even cast members.

Through a range of events that will be open to academic researchers and the public, the aim of the Outlander Conference Glasgow 2023 is to further the exchange of information and knowledge surrounding Outlander, both books and TV series, ensuring its far-reaching and long-lasting impact as a remarkable socio-cultural phenomenon.