Afternoon events, Talks & lectures

A series of discussions examining various aspects of cinema.

Learn more about the library's collections with this special tour and talk.

Professor of Epistemics Jon Oberlander, Professor of Composition and Electroacoustic Composition Peter Nelson, and Chris Speed of the Edinburgh College of Art discuss historical, conceptual and philosophical relationships between the performing arts and technology. Chaired by theatre specialist Olga Taxidou.

A multidisciplinary afternoon of discussion and debate by artists, clinicians, medical researchers and carers, investigating personalised medicine, genetics, asthma, and issues of child health. A private view of the Be Receptive exhibition of artwork, follows this event. This exhibition is held at the Royal Alexandra…

Derval Tubridy, Goldsmiths, University of London, explores the vibrant interplay between Samuel Beckett’s work and contemporary art with a particular focus on bodies and technology. Chaired by Octavian Saiu.

Producer of the Beckett on Film project, Michael Colgan discusses the challenges in creating this extraordinary film collection.

Ever thought about keeping bees? Come along and meet members of the Borders Beekeepers Association and discover why so many people are taking up this ancient and rewarding activity.

Ever thought about keeping bees? Come along and meet members of the Borders Beekeepers Association and discover why so many people are taking up this ancient and rewarding activity.

A neuroscientist and a designer describe the many ways that bees inspire them in their work and everyday lives. Richard Clarke is director of Beautiful Mind at Lottolab, a hybrid Neuroscience/design studio. Clarke has developed a model system for visual processing. He has published work on how brains create meaning…

The phenomenon of urban beekeeping is hooking city dwellers from London to New York and Melbourne. Alison Benjamin and Brian McCallum's book Bees in the City - The Urban Beekepeers' Handbook introduces us to this new breed of apiarists, the places they keep bees and their motivations for having hives. Get handy tips…

The 2009 Beer Writer of the Year shares his vast knowledge of the golden stuff, looking back to the time of the George Inn in South London – otherwise known as the choice pub of the Bard himself – as illuminated in Brown's latest book, Shakespeare's Local. Ticket price includes a ha' pint of some specially brewed Bookworm…

Learn more about creepy crawlies on this bug spotting bonanza for National Insect Week.

Choreographer and solo performer Gerhart Bonher on the making of Im (Goldenen) Schnitt I.

The children's book illustrator sits down with Vivian French to talk about the more than 200 books he's illustrator. Suitable for all ages!

Listen to a classic jazz album on a top-range sound system in company, and hear insights into its musical context and how it came to be made.

Practical advice on paediatrics for people with young families.

Christopher Hampson and Jane Pritchard, Curator of Dance at the V&A, inž conversation.

Artist Ilana Halperin talks to Bryony Bond about her current exhibition, The Library, as the pair lead a tour of the works.

Countertenor Andreas Scholl talks to Richard Morrison, chief music critic of The Times.

Members of New York City’s Bang on a Can All-Stars discuss making music new with Edinburgh-based composer John Harris.

Members of Ensemble musikFabrik talk to composer John Harris about their unique artistic vision.