2015

Collection of articles from the 2015 festivals season detailing events in which the University was involved.

Our events feature staff, students and university buildings as venues.

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New temporary home for The Kelpie Maquettes at our Easter Bush Campus

Mini versions of the world’s largest equine sculptures are coming to the heart of the University.

The Festivals Office hosted a visit by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday 15 October.

This October violinist Remus Azoitei and pianist Eduard Stan, the supreme experts in George Enescu's chamber work, offered a regale of virtuosic bravado and technical brilliancy in the presence of the Romanian Ambassador to the Court of St James's.

The antiques TV show filmed 19-20 September at the John McIntyre Conference Centre.

The University of Edinburgh's Old College quadrangle once again transformed into an open air cinema during the Fringe for a series of film screenings.

The University partnered with the Edinburgh International Festival to open the August festivals in spectacular style.

Dolly the sheep starred in a University exhibition during the Festival Fringe, chronicling a century of genetics research in Edinburgh.

Eleven works were shortlisted for the Book and Drama Prizes awarded by the University of Edinburgh.

Academics returned to the Fringe to debate and discuss controversial research with the wider community.

Eye-catching concrete columns, smart bins that reward dog owners who clean up and a life size model of a panda enclosure were among the highlights in a new exhibition of students' work.

The College of Humanities and Social Science was proud to sponsor talks and debates with inspiring speakers and writers.

Getting involved in the festivals has been voted one of the top ten favourite experiences from Edinburgh graduates’ time at University.

The University’s Koestler Parapsychology Unit celebrated its 30th anniversary with a series of interactive workshops focusing on paranormal experiences.

Three shows featuring prominent public figures and influential leaders looked at topics in government and media.

The Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies Department ran the first cultural Arab Festival to take place in Scotland.

In August the University’s Alwaleed Centre celebrated the ancient craft of calligraphy.

University of Edinburgh academics led literary discussion at the International Festival on Antigone and the Scottish Supernatural.

One of the most intriguing artists of the last century, Hanne Darboven (1941-2009) has rarely been exhibited in the UK, and this was the first exhibition of her work in Scotland.

The University was proud to support the EIF Opening Concert, conducted by Donald Runnicles.

Pre:View returned to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring the works of MSc in Playwriting students.

Academics took part in events focusing on the Democratic Challenge and Arab Spring.

The 2015 Book Festival events focusing on the Middle East featured university involvement.

University experts presented lectures at the just Festival as part of a series of events focusing on death and dying.

Two classical concerts featuring harpsichords and guitars took place as part of the Festival Fringe.

A number of University alumni who graduated in the arts had exhibitions in the 2015 Festival Fringe and Arts Festival.

Rudolf Buchbinder performed Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.

Edinburgh College of Art’s Evolution House hosted Remote Centres: Performances from Outlandia during the 2015 Art Festival.

Professor of Early Modern Literature James Loxley took part in Book Festival event focusing on the literary landscape of Edinburgh.

A masterclass and symposium with British theatre group Complicite took place at ECCI as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.

The University's 50 George Square hosted a variety of festival events this August.

John Lowrey, Senior Lecturer in Architectural History, discussed what the physical fabric of Edinburgh was like before the New Town.

As part of the Edinburgh Art Festival, Reciprociti explored value, worth and forms of currency in this pop-up exhibition and events space.

Martine Pierquin, Course Organiser for 'An Insight into The Edinburgh International Film Festival' reflects on the 2015 edition of the short course offered jointly by University of Edinburgh and EIFF.

Dr David Sorfa, Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at the University, reflects on the 2015 Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Nacim Pak-Shiraz is a lecturer in Persian and Film Studies and Head of Persian Studies. In this interview, she discusses how she worked with the Edinburgh International Film Festival to shine a spotlight on Iranian cinema.

James Clegg is the Assistant Curator at the University’s Talbot Rice Gallery. Here he discusses the gallery’s collaboration with the Edinburgh International Film Festival, which showcased Glasgow-based artist Stephen Sutcliffe’s work.

Jared Taylor is the Programme Director of Animation at Edinburgh College of Art. Here he talks highly of the 2015 graduating Animation students, and of finding the beauty in small things in the Film Festival.

Susan Kemp is the Co-Director of the MSc in Film, Exhibition and Curation at the University. Here she discusses the course and how she and her students were involved in the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Dr Jonny Murray is Director of Design Context at Edinburgh College of Art.

In conjunction with the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the Talbot Rice Gallery hosted an event featuring screenings and discussions with artist Stephen Sutcliffe.

Professor Mary Bownes, Vice Principal for Community Development, and Professor Emerita of Developmental Biology, has overseen the University's contribution to the various Festivals taking place in the city for several years.

Professor Polly Arnold of the University's School of Chemistry hosted a discussion of optogenetics, an emerging tool for human brain research in which light is used to control neurons, in 'Shining a Light on the Brain' at the National Museum of Scotland at 1pm on Sunday 19 April.

David Richardson, Senior Business Development Executive in the School of Informatics, took part in 'Big Solutions in Big Data', held at 5.30pm on Thursday 16 April at Summerhall.

Dr Thomas Bak of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences took part in a discussion exploring what happens when we learn new languages, and how this affects our brains' development at various stages in life.

Dr Neil Robertson of the University’s School of Chemistry explored the latest developments in solar technology, and how we might learn lessons from plants in harnessing the power of the sun.

Richard Morris is Professor of Neuroscience in the Centre for Cognitive and Neural Systems at the University.

Stuart Dunbar, Engagement Manager, was part of a team of staff and students who helped visitors interact with SCI-FUN’s vast array of hands-on science activities.

Sarah Keer-Keer, Public Engagement, Outreach and Communications Manager in the University of Edinburgh's Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology, was the winner of the 2015 Tam Dalyell Prize for Excellence in Engaging the Public with Science.

Dr Steve Brusatte, Chancellor's Fellow in Vertebrate Palaeontology in the University of Edinburgh’s School of Geosciences, took part in several events at the 2015 Edinburgh International Science Festival.