Talks, Edinburgh

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Are We Alone?
Date	Location
Professor Monica Grady tackles the issue of whether there's anybody else out there in the universe. Booking essential.
8 Oct 6.30–7.30	Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Battling Unfair Trade Deals: The Work of the World Development Movement
Date	Location
John Blair-Fish, a campaigner for the World Development Movement, leads the discussion for the Morningside Justice and Peace Group.
8 Oct 10.30–11.30am	Open Door, Edinburgh

Climate Change and Wildlife in Scotland
Date	Location
Clifton Bain, the RSPB Senior Policy Officer, explores the impact that climate change could have on Scottish wildlife and how we can take action.
15 Oct 7.30	Lindsay Stewart Lecture Theatre Napier University, Edinburgh

Closets, Cabinets and 'in my Lady's Chamber'?
Date	Location
The British love of portraiture in oils, pastels and miniature since the sixteenth century and beyond is well known. But also adorning the walls of the Royal Academy and even people's homes were framed portrait drawings. Dr Kim Sloan, the Francis Finlay Curator of British Drawings and Watercolours at the British Museum, gives an introduction to this lesser-known aspect of the 'Intimate Portrait' exhibition.
24 Oct 12.45–1.30	Weston Link, Edinburgh

Curator's Choice: The Wool Industry in Scotland
Date	Location
Duncan Dornan talks about the nation's wool industry. Will take place in the Dunfermline Room. Book in advance.
17 Oct 2.00	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Dutch Mannerism: Goltzius and his Contemporaries
Date	Location
Senior Curator at the National Gallery, Tico Seifert, discusses major drawings by Hendrick Goltzius and the recently acquired 'Miracle of the Loaves' by Abraham Bloemaert.
28 Nov 12.45–1.30	Weston Link, Edinburgh

Education Insights: Parallel Lives 2
Date	Location
Robin Baillie, Senior Outreach Officer at the National Galleries, provides insights into the outreach exhibition 'Parallel Lives 2', which features the work of three communities in Edinburgh.
11 Nov 12.45–1.30	Weston Link, Edinburgh

Europe's Landscape in Flux
Date	Location
The photography of award-winning Magnum photographer Stuart Franklin has taken him all over the globe as he documents the world's ever-changing landscapes. In this illustrated lecture Franklin discusses the challenges of photographing such change and talks about his new book, 'Footprint: Our Landscape in Flux'.
22 Oct 12.45–1.30	Weston Link, Edinburgh

Fleeto post-show discussion
Date	Location
A post-show discussion exploring knife culture and how it is affected by issues of esteem, inequality and status. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
8 Oct 8.40	St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

Gerhard Richter for the Visually Impaired
Date	Location
Juliana Capes and Jennie Temple lead this descriptive tour and practical workshop. Contact Community Education Officer, Mary Kilpatrick, on 0131 624 6428 to book a place.
10 Dec 10.00am–3.30	Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh

Gerhard Richter in Context
Date	Location
Dr Debbie Lewer (lecturer in the History of Art at the University of Glasgow) will lead this short course which will explore some of the main aspects of the celebrated German artist's oeuvre. It will explore his practice throughout the 1960s to the 1980s, as well as the significance of his work in the context of post-war Germany.
11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov 6.00–7.30	Weston Link, Edinburgh

Gerhard Richter: Curator's Tour
Date	Location
Keith Hartley, Chief Curator at the Gallery of Modern Art, gives a tour of the 'Gerhard Richter' exhibition. A ticket for the exhibition is required.
10 Nov 12.45–1.30	Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh

Hero or Heroine? Caroline Norton's Appeal to Justice
Date	Location
Caroline Sheriden Norton battled to have the 'non-existent' status of married women changed, but her part in reforming the laws for women and their place in society has remained largely unacknowledged. Celebrated author Teresa Ransom discusses the trail-blazing author and reformer, who features in the 'Heroes' exhibition at the Portrait Gallery.
14 Oct 12.45–1.30	Weston Link, Edinburgh

Heroes and Role Models
Date	Location
Long before self-help books became the daily bread of a neurotic and overly busy modern populace, Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) penned internationally successful writings on self-improvement. David McClay, Senior John Murray Archive Curator at the National Library of Scotland, gives an illustrated talk on Smiles's instructional and inspirational literature.
5 Nov 12.45–1.30	Weston Link, Edinburgh

High Drama in the Canongate, 1747-1765
Date	Location
Dr John Rocks takes a look at Edinburgh theatre's fascinating early history to tie in with the 'Footlights' display of drawings and prints.
17 Oct 12.45–1.30	Weston Link, Edinburgh

Impressionism and Scotland: Taste and Critical Reception
Date	Location
Coinciding with the National Galleries' exhibition 'Impressionism & Scotland', this conference will explore the collection, exhibition and reception of French, Dutch and Scottish 19th-century art. An opening lecture by Professor Kenneth McConkey on Thursday will be followed by speakers from several of the UK's universities and galleries. Entry to the exhibit is included, and a wine reception follows. Registration is Thurs 1700-1730 and Fri 0930-1000.
9 Oct–10 Oct Thu 5.00–8.00; Fri 9.30am–5.00	Weston Link, Edinburgh

The Intimate Portrait: Curator's Tour
Date	Location
Dr Stephen Lloyd, Senior Curator at the Portrait Gallery, takes a tour of the 'Intimate Portrait' exhibition.
19 Nov 12.45–1.30	National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Introduction to Migraine
Date	Location
This public talk is aimed at those migraine sufferers with a limited knowledge of the condition or recently diagnosed. The Migraine Trust staff will offer an introduction to the basic issues that affect migraine sufferers.
8 Nov 10.30–11.30am	Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh

Julie Walters In Conversation
Date	Location
The national treasure has entertained us for over 25 years and will be telling us her version of the story. She will also be reading from and signing copies of her new autobiography 'That's Another Story'.
8 Oct 5.30–6.50	Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh

LGBT Centre Relaunch: LGBT History Talk and Workshop
Date	Location
Ellen Galford, writer and activist, talks about LGBT life.
13 Oct 7.30	LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh

Mary Rose Pre-Show Talk
Date	Location
Dr Caroline Watt delivers a talk before tonight's performance.
28 Oct 6.00	Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh

Modern Day Plant Collectors in China
Date	Location
Dr David Long and Dr Mark Watson present a talk about the remote mountainous region of The Gaoligong Shan on the China/Burma border, where the RBGE has been involved in an international project to collect and document the plants and animals of the area.
16 Oct 7.00–8.00	Royal Botanic Garden (Lecture Theatre), Edinburgh

Modern Intimacy: Gustav Klimt's Pregnant Woman With Man
Date	Location
The Viennese master's intimate drawing, currently on display in the permanent collection, is examined by Daniel Herrmann, Curator of the Paolozzi Collection at the Gallery of Modern Art.
13 Oct 12.45–1.30	Weston Link, Edinburgh

Moore of Corunna
Date	Location
Art historian and heritage consultant, Patricia Andrew, discusses images of British General Sir John Moore (1761-1809) and their part in the making of a legend.
8 Oct 12.45–1.15	National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

National Galleries Highlights Tours
Date	Location
A tour of the National Gallery's permanent collection, with an introduction to its key pieces. Meet at the main entrance.
25 Oct, 29 Nov 2.00–2.45; 3.00–3.45	National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

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