Talks & lectures within 5 miles of Edinburgh

The amiable bushcraft expert shares stories from his three decades roughing it in the bush.

Writer, perfume expert and jogger Alex Musgrave talks about his life in poetry and scent (he's Business Manager of Penhaligon's), with a chance to smell the perfumes he mentions. Ages 16+. Booking is essential.

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

Peter Abrahams, Professor of Clinical Anatomy at Warwick University, explores the value of Leonardo’s anatomical drawings as a tool for understanding the human body, and how closely the artist anticipated the range of imagery used by the medical profession today.

The RBGE Research Associate looks at the work of Henry Bradbury and other nature printers in this illustrated talk. Booking is essential.

While the Suffragettes have a huge place in history, there are also other women who made waves in the social and political realms. This event commemorates the radical work and lives of Elizabeth Pease Nichol, Priscilla Bright McLaren, Eliza Wigham and Jane Smeal – four Edinburgh Quaker women who fought against slavery in…

A series of discussions examining various aspects of cinema.

The historian and writer discusses her classic autobiography of Mary, Queen of Scots, published more than 40 years ago.

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.

Leonardo is celebrated as both an inspired artist and anatomist. This special event considers how contemporary artists, performers and scientists are informed by each other’s work in their exploration of the human body. Part of the Clod Ensemble’s Performing Medicine programme in collaboration with Wellcome Trust.

Ângela Ferreira discusses her exhibition Political Cameras with curator Filipa Oliveria.

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.

A panel event as part of University of Edinburgh's 'Women in Warfare' conference, featuring novelist Sue Reid Sexton, lecturer and critic Faith Pullin and historian Yvonne McEwen and chaired by historian Jenni Calder.

Mikael Colville-Andersen talks about 'Copenhagenizing' – that is, encouraging people to get on their bike to travel to and from work and school. Much like Copenhagen and its eco friendly reputation.

To celebrate his new book Hitchcock's Greatest Films, the writer gives a talk on the details of the legendary director's life, including the Tippi Hedren scandal, the making of * Rebecca* and the banning of Blackmail.

The hardworking staff at Edinburgh's universities are let out for the night to share their tales about the weird, wonderful, and often very funny, world of research.

Kate Rawles talks about her 4500 mile cycle along the spine of the Rocky Mountains to explore North American responses to climate change.

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

Improve your Mandarin Chinese conversation in a small group with an experienced tutor.

The nature conservationist and author talks ancient pinewoods, and their bearing on Scotland's cultural heritage as well as its landscape.

An evening of spirited discussion centred on how creativity and the arts has engineered change in the LGBT community. Booking is essential.

Science and religion are often seen as at odds with each other when it comes to providing explanations of life and the universe. This conference examines how the two can be integrated to be mutually beneficial.

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