Festivals, Cultural and City Events

Past Highlights

The University of Edinburgh has links with festivals throughout the city throughout the year

Events

Concrete cast in starring role at show of student art and design

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.

Concrete cast in starring role at show of student art and design

Hanne Darboven exhibition at Talbot Rice Gallery

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.

Hanne Darboven exhibition at Talbot Rice Gallery

Edinburgh Alumni at the Festivals

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

Edinburgh Alumni at the Festivals

Video preview: watch a Master Calligrapher at work

In August 2015 the University's Alwaleed Centre celebrated the ancient craft of calligraphy.

Video preview: watch a Master Calligrapher at work

Edinburgh academics at Festival of Politics

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

Edinburgh academics at Festival of Politics