New College Festival Programme
Programme for the New College Festival and booking system
Standard tickets: simply individually select tickets for any events you would like to attend.
- Standard tickets: If you are a waged adult please purchase the standard ticket.
- Concession ticket: If you are a student, unwaged adult, or you are buying a ticket for a child, please choose a concession ticket.
Festival pass: please select Get your Festival Pass below, select all events you would like to attend, then select Add to Basket.
- Festival pass: This pass is applicable to waged adults.
- Concession pass: If you are a student, unwaged adult or purchasing a ticket for a child, please select the concession Festival pass.
Thursday, 2nd November
Time | Event Title | Price | Booking Link |
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5 - 6pm |
Laura Saetveit Miles on 'How to read like the Virgin'In this joint event with the Scottish Network for Religion and Literature and the University of Bergen, Laura Saetveit Miles (author of the award-winning 'The Virgin Mary's Book at the Annunciation: Reading, Devotion, and Interpretation in Medieval England') will speak about a history of the belief behind Mary's Book at the Annunciation. This event will be chaired by Sara Parvis |
Free |
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Friday, 3rd November
Time | Event Title | Price | Booking link |
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11am - 12.30pm |
John Barclay on 'Thinking with Paul'In this joint event with the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins, John Barclay will speak about 'The Construction of Community and the Circulation of Grace: Thinking with Paul'. The event is chaired by Matthew Novenson. |
Free | Event Page |
2.30 - 3.30pm |
In conversation with Allegra GoodmanAuthor and National Book Award finalist Allegra Goodman will speak about her work, in particular her novel, 'Kaaterskill Falls'. This event will be chaired by Hannah Holtschneider in person, with Allegra Goodman joining us on the big screen. |
Free |
Event Page |
4 - 5.30pm |
In conversation with Ayesha S. ChaudhryJoin us for a discussion with Ayesha S. Chaudhry about her book, 'The Colour of God: A Story of Family and Faith ', which fuses grand historical narratives of colonialism and migration to the small, intimate heartbreaks of modern life, and examines the joys and sorrows of life in the wreckage of colonialism. Joining Chaudhry will be Shadaab Rahemtulla and Radhika Govinda. |
Free | Event Page |
5.30 - 6.30pm |
Drinks receptionJoin us for refreshments and bookish conversation in New College’s Rainy Hall. This year, our reception is sponsored by Race.ED and the Scottish Network for Religion and Literature. |
Free |
Event Page |
6.30 - 7.30pm |
Journeys and pilgrimages: a panel discussion with Merryn Glover,Alastair McIntosh and Alistair MoffatUnfortunately this event is now SOLD OUTIn this panel discussion chaired by Richard Frazer, writers Merryn Glover, Alastair McIntosh and Alistair Moffat – each published by Scottish independent publisher Birlinn– share what they have learned about themselves and their spirituality in the widest sense in their journeying through Scotland’s countryside and heritage. |
£10/8 | Event Page |
Saturday, 4th November
Time | Event | Price | Booking link |
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10 - 11am |
Kathy Galloway in conversation with Lesley OrrAuthor and former Leader of the Iona Community, Kathy Galloway discusses her new book, 'This is Who We Are'. This work looks at the social history of west and central Scotland over the past few hundred years, including subjects like work, migration, social justice, poverty, the Church (and its decline), female emancipation, and the legacy of the slave trade. This event is sponsored by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues (CTPI) |
£10/8 | Event Page |
11.30 - 12.30pm |
In conversation with Alister McGrathUnfortunately this event is now SOLD OUTIn this event, Alister McGrath introduces his forthcoming edited volume, 'Coming to Faith through Dawkins'. This event will be chaired by Alex Chow. |
£10 /8 |
Event Page |
1 - 2pm |
In conversation with Ben HutchinsonAward-winning essayist and critic Ben Hutchinson shares the insights he has gained from his recent works, 'The Midlife Mind: Literature and the Art of Ageing', and 'On Purpose: Ten Lessons on the Meaning of Life'. This event will be chaired by Jeremy Carrette. |
£10 /8 |
Event Page |
2.30 - 3.30pm |
In conversation with Eve PooleEve Poole joins us to discuss her recent work, which includes 'Leadersmithing: Revealing the Trade Secrets of Leadership', and 'Robot Souls: Programming in Humanity'. This event will be chaired by Debora Kayembe, Rector of the University of Edinburgh. This event is sponsored by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues (CTPI) |
£10/8 | Event Page |
4 - 5pm |
In conversation with Em Strang and Victoria MacKenzieThis event, chaired by Linden Bicket, will introduce the work and inspirations of writers Em Strang ('Quinn' and 'Bird-Woman') and Victoria MacKenzie ('For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on my Little Pain'). |
£10/8 | Event Page |