College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Public lectures and events

The College organises a wide range of public lectures, including the Gifford, Fulbright, Northern Scholars, and Munro Lectures.

The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) also provides an online calendar of research seminars and events across the College.

All lectures and seminars are open to members of the public, staff and students.

Events around the College compiled by IASH (external link)

Arbuthnott Lectures

The Justin Arbuthnott Trust, held by the University, provides a postgraduate scholarship each year and this lecture, both of which are designed to promote the better understanding of Ireland and various complex relationships which link Ireland and Britain.

Fennell Lectures and Fennell Forums

The Fennell Lectures and Forums are free and open to all.

Fulbright Lectures

East End of Princes Street from Calton Hill showing Edinburgh Castle in the background.
This lecture series forms part of the University’s links with the US-UK Fulbright Commission

Gifford Lectures

Gifford lectures
The prestigious Gifford Lectures have been delivered annually since 1888 by distinguished international scholars.

Inaugural lectures

Carving of scholars in stonework of McEwan Hall exterior
Each academic year , the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences has hosted a series of inaugural lectures given by newly-created professors around the College.

Munro Lectures

A series of public lectures from international scholars in the fields of archaeology and anthropology.

Northern Scholars Lectures

Edinburgh castle with the dome of Old College in the foreground.
The committee of the Northern Scholars Scheme was established in 1956.

Research seminars and events

A female speaker giving lecture to an audience
Research seminars and events across the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Schools' events and lectures

Audience in Playfair Library at Old College
Information about one-off events taking place in the College's schools, including public lectures, exhibitions and performances.

College participation in Festivals

Tables and paper lanterns in George Square.
See lectures, performances, exhibitions and more from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in Edinburgh's festivals.

WW1 Centenary Programme

Young men in military uniforms in 1917
The University of Edinburgh marks the centenary of the start of the First World War with a series of events examining the impact of the conflict on the university community and the people of Scotland.

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