Recorded events are uploaded here following the event. To join us at an upcoming event, have a look at our events calendar. View our event calendar Race, Slavery, and the University of Edinburgh In this session held 12 June 2024, we hear from Prof. Tommy J. Curry about the University’s approach to the Race Review and learn first-hand about some of the emerging research from our researchers, Dr Simon Buck and Dr Ian Stewart. Iceland the Brave: The Power and Pitfalls of Patriotism in a Globalised World The University of Edinburgh was delighted to welcome His Excellency Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, President of Iceland, to deliver a lecture in the Playfair Library on Tuesday, 16th April 2024. Mountbatten Lecture 2024 The 2024 Mountbatten Lecture was held on 22 March and delivered by Senior BBC Correspondent Quentin Sommerville on the topic “Not close enough: The reality of war, eyewitness reporting, and the effort to keep journalists out”. International Women's Day Lecture 2024 The International Women's Day lecture was delivered by Amina Shah FRSE, National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland on Fri, 8 March 2024. Christmas Carol Service 2023 The annual Christmas Carol Service led by University of Edinburgh Chaplain Rev. Dr Harriet Harris was held on 10 Dec 2023 at McEwan Hall. Rector's Installation 2023 Human rights lawyer Debora Kayembe has officially been installed as University Rector at the Playfair Library, Old College, on 21 June 2023. Principal's Welcome 2022 Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, officially welcomed all new students to the University at the Principal's Welcome Ceremony on 12 September 2022. Principal's Welcome 2021 Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, officially welcomed all new students to the University at the Principal's Welcome Ceremony on 6 September 2021. Remembrance Sunday Service 2020 Christmas tree lighting 2020 The University Christmas tree lights in the Old College Quadrangle switched on to celebrate the start of the 2020 festive period. The Principal delivered a short message for all students and staff, with festive cheer provided by A Cappella group Fourtissimo. Dr Andrew Abercrombie: Surviving and Thriving in Extreme Environments Christmas Carol Service 2017 The 2017 Christmas Carol Service was held at St Giles' Cathedral on 3 December, supported by the Edinburgh University Singers and Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers. Christmas Carol Service 2016 The 2016 Christmas Carol Service was held at St Giles' Cathedral on 4 December, supported by the Edinburgh University Singers and Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers. Christmas Carol Service 2014 The 2014 Christmas Carol Service was held at McEwan Hall on 7 December, supported by the Edinburgh University Singers and Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers. This article was published on 2024-03-18
