September 2016

Elections workshop

Event date: 
Monday 18 April 2016
Location: 
Sydney Smith Lecture Theatre

The Political History Research Group within the School of History, Classics and Archaeology invites you to attend an  afternoon exploring elections past and present.

A wide range of papers and discussions will address methodological issues surrounding the study of historical elections and explore case studies from different periods and places. This event is free but ticketed.

More information and booking

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/elections-workshop-tickets-24321025843

Bill Marshall (University of Stirling): ‘French Atlantic Cities in Translation’; Sam Coombes (University of Edinburgh): ‘Approaching Diaspora and Alter-Globalisation via the later works of Edouard Glissant’

Event date: 
Friday 15 April 2016 to Saturday 16 April 2016
Location: 
The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, 2 Hope Park Square

2pm: Bill Marshall (University of Stirling):  'French Atlantic Cities in Translation'

http://rms.stir.ac.uk/converis-stirling/person/11683

3.30pm: Sam Coombes (University of Edinburgh): ‘Approaching Diaspora and Alter-Globalisation via the later works of Edouard Glissant’

http://www.ed.ac.uk/literatures-languages-cultures/delc/french/staff/sam-coombes

Chair: David Farrier

Dr Bronwen Manby: Citizenship in Africa: what difference does the law make?

Event date: 
Friday 15 April 2016
Location: 
Seminar Room 1, Chrystal Macmillan Building

Dr Bronwen Manby at 11 on Friday 15 April, in seminar room 1 of the Chrystal Macmillan Building.  Dr Manby, who has worked with the Open Society Foundation and Human Rights Watch, will speak on "Citizenship in Africa: what difference does the law make?"

 

http://www.pol.ed.ac.uk/events/citizenship_in_africa_what_difference_does_the_law_make

Family Law Academic Network Scotland Conference 2016

Event date: 
Friday 15 April 2016
Location: 
Playfair Library, Old College

The Family Law Academic Network Scotland is delighted to host this full day conference looking at major themes in family law, and paying tribute to the outstanding contribution made to family law by Professor Eric Clive. Speakers include Professor Janeen Carruthers, Professor John Eekelaar, Professor Jane Mair, Professor Kenneth Norrie, Janys Scott QC, Professor Elaine Sutherland, and Lady Wise.

Baroness Hale: Family Law Academic Network Scotland Lecture 2016

Event date: 
Thursday 14 April 2016
Location: 
Playfair Library, Old College

The Family Law Academic Network Scotland is delighted to welcome Baroness Hale to deliver this lecture in honour of Professor Eric Clive. The lecture will start at 6pm in the Playfair Library and will be followed by a drinks reception.

This event has been made possible thanks to generous funding from the Clark Foundation for Legal Education.