Dr. Matt Kick It: A Social History of the Drum Kit

Event date: 
Wednesday 18 March 2020

Jazz & Popular Music Study Group. All sessions in the Atrium, Alison House, 1:10-2:30pm. Open to all.

 

  • Wednesday 18th March: Dr. Matt Kick It: A Social History of the Drum Kit

Professor Michael Schoenhals: CANCELLED

Event date: 
Wednesday 1 April 2020 to Thursday 2 April 2020
Time: 
18:00

CANCELLED

Event name:  Distinguished lecture series - Community Profiling in the Early People’s Republic of China: Maoist Subjects of Interest, Intrusive Capabilities, and Bulk Personal Datasets by Professor Michael Schoenhals

Date:  Wednesday 1st April 6:00-8:00pm

 

Location:  Projection Room (1.06), 50 George Square, Edinburgh. EH8 9JU

 

Launch of a new taught Masters in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at the School of Divinity

Event date: 
Monday 9 March 2020
Time: 
14:30

You are invited to the Launch of a new taught Masters in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at the School of Divinity. The Launch will be at 2.30pm Monday 9 March in the Senate Room, New College (EH1 2LX). At the Launch, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn more about the programme from core teaching staff
  • Hear current postgraduates in Christian-Muslim relations talk about their experiences
  • Ask any questions that you might have about the programme or postgraduate student life
  • Enjoy complimentary cake and refreshments

Tom Bartlett (University of Glasgow, School of Critical Studies): CANCELLED

Event date: 
Wednesday 18 March 2020
Time: 
15:10

CANCELLED

Event:                  Language in Context Seminar

Date:                    18 March, 2020

Time:                    15:10 – 16.30

Venue:                 Room G.01, 50 George Square

Speaker:              Tom Bartlett (University of Glasgow, School of Critical Studies)

Title of talk:        No Gods and Precious Few Heroes: Towards a materialist account of context and social change

A plaque for Dame Rebecca West

Dame Rebecca West

A plaque honouring an eminent 20th century writer is to be unveiled at the author’s childhood home and IASH’s current premises. The memorial is a tribute to the acclaimed novelist, literary critic and journalist Dame Rebecca West. The plaque is one of six commemorating prominent women to be announced by Historic Environment Scotland to coincide with Women’s History Month in March. The body is responsible for administering the commemorative plaques scheme in Scotland, with nominations accepted from members of the public and an independent panel responsible for the final list.