2014

The concerts were the last in St Cecilia's Hall before it closed for redevelopment.

The University of Edinburgh’s Old College quadrangle transformed into an open air cinema in August for a week-long series of film screenings.

Student groups performed in plays, musicals, operas and comedy acts.

Events focused on the future of public and intelligence services.

Edinburgh lays claim to the oldest Jewish community in Scotland, dating back to the 17th century, yet today, this history has been all but forgotten.

Pre-View featured the works of MSc in Playwriting students.

MA and MSc students from the Schools of Art, Design and Architecture and Landscape Architecture exhibited their work.

Alt-w featured new work by Scottish artists that challenge our idea of what new media creativity can be.

The performance exhibition explored themes of racism.

The School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences hosted events on our Bizarre Bodies, Wee Science and Dangerous Ideas.

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra performances featured an Edinburgh alumnus and honorary degree holder.

Counterpoint featured the work of eight contemporary artists.

The Sunday service at Greyfriars Kirk was an initiative of the University of Edinburgh.

Song of the Goat’s 2014 production, Return to the Voice, was a theatrical performance influenced by Gaelic and Scottish musical traditions.

The University’s centre for Islamic awareness hosted and sponsored a variety of events at the 2014 Book, Fringe, and just Festivals.

Six shows featuring prominent public figures and influential leaders looked at topics in finance, government and the media.

The University’s active networking club held three talks with professionals in creative fields.

From over 180 submissions, three plays made the cut for the 2014 James Tait Black Prize for Drama.

Lecture and discussion events centred on war and conflict showcased some of our most respected academics.

The College of Humanities and Social Science was proud to sponsor talks with inspiring, international authors.

The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas featured University lecturers debating and discussing controversial research with the wider community.

Students at the University of Edinburgh reunited with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to create The Heavenly View, a Fringe performance inspired by Mahler’s 4th Symphony.

The 2014 nominees for the James Tait Black Prizes for best work of fiction and best biography featured a selection of respected authors.

The University of Edinburgh collaborated with the Edinburgh International Festival and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to run a new summer course for artists and art producers on Developing Artistic Entrepreneurship.

Short films directed by graduates from the Edinburgh College of Art were screened as part of a three-day programme showcasing new talent.

With the Filmmakers: Continuities and Discontinuities in Iranian Cinema was a chance to hear Iranian filmmakers discuss their work.

Hand-made Cinema celebrated the work of Scottish animator and film director Norman McLaren.

The University ran An Insight into the Edinburgh International Film Festival in June.