A discussion of Scotland past and present
Professor Tom Devine and Dr Gordon Brown MP discuss Scotland’s past and Scotland’s present in a celebratory event marking the retirement of Professor Devine.
Event description
As a farewell to mark the retirement of Professor Tom Devine, the University will host an evening of debate surrounding Scotland’s past and Scotland’s present.
A discussion will be followed by a question and answer session and book signings with Dr Gordon Brown MP, former Prime of the UK and double alumnus in History at Edinburgh, and Professor Tom Devine OBE Hon MRIA FRSE FBA, Personal Senior Research Professor in History.
The event will be introduced by the Principal, Professor Sir Timothy O'Shea and the discussion will be chaired by Jim Naughtie, broadcaster and journalist.
This event, which marks 45 years of academic service by Professor Devine at three Scottish universities and his imminent farewell to the University of Edinburgh, comes at a historic time for the Scottish nation.
Event details Monday 16 June 2014, 5.30pm McEwan Hall, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG
Register online
This event has now sold out and a waiting list is in operation.
This public event is free but booking is essential. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please register online via the University's online booking system.
Event photography
This event may be photographed and/or recorded for promotional or recruitment materials for the University and University approved third parties.
For any further information please contact the organiser: Deepthi de Silva-Williams.