September 2016

Harriet Fildes: Islamic NGOs and Turkey’s ‘new’ diplomacy – Expansion and engagement in Turkey’s regional relations Aurangzeb Haneef: Sufyan al-Thawri and the development of early Islamic intellectual tradition

Event date: 
Monday 28 March 2016
Location: 
Lecture Theatre 3, Appleton Tower, 11 Crichton Street

Harriet Fildes: Islamic NGOs and Turkey’s ‘new’ diplomacy - Expansion and engagement in Turkey’s regional relations

Aurangzeb Haneef: Sufyan al-Thawri and the development of early Islamic intellectual tradition

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar SERIES — SPRING 2016: Civil Wars in the Arab World

Professor Peter Millican, Hertford College, University of Oxford: The Making of David Hume

Event date: 
Thursday 24 March 2016
Location: 
Lecture Theatre G.03, 50 George Square

This lecture considers the origins and overall shape of Hume’s philosophy: what prompted him to embark on this journey, what key themes define his enduring legacy, and how we should understand his sometimes puzzling ambivalence between science and scepticism

Thursday 24th March, 6:30pm, 50 George Square, Lecture Theatre G03

A wine reception will follow the lecture. Free event, registration essential.

Dr. Martin Myrone (Tate): 1832: The Progress of Civilization in the Age of Reform

Event date: 
Thursday 24 March 2016
Location: 
Hunter Lecture Theatre (017), ECA, Lauriston Place

Dr. Martin Myrone (Tate): 1832: The Progress of Civilization in the Age of Reform

 

History of Art Research Seminars take place on Thursdays at 5.15pm in the newly-refurbished Hunter Building Lecture Theatre on Lauriston Place, with drinks afterwards in the John Higgit Gallery. Everyone is welcome; please contact Dr Catriona Murray, the series organiser, if you have any questions.