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Poor Things: Bella Baxter or Bella Caledonia?

If you enjoyed the movie Poor Things, read the novel!  Perhaps surprising is so many reviews of this brilliant film ignore the underlying political subtext. Alasdair Gray, the author of the book the film was adapted from was not uninterested in the politics…
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Dr. Hamish Thompson
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Aberdeen Happenings: December 2015

Art and Culture Born and Baptised: Beginning 12 December, Aberdeen Maritime MuseumA variety of objects and paintings showing the changing nature and importance of birth and baptism in society.Dick Whittington and His Cat: 5-19 December, The Tivoli Theatre…

Emily Goetsch

Events & Activities

Spring 2016 Events

There is much to look forward to during the Spring 2016 Semester in Scotland. Here is a first glance at the events that will be taking place during your time in Scotland. Registration opens Thursday, December 3 at (EST) in your Arcadia Passport. Author…

Catherine Fenton

Happenings

Stirling Happenings: November 2015

Art and Culture Scottish Children's Literature 16 November, Smith Art Gallery & Museum, 7:30pm Dr Farrell discusses the work of Sir Walter Scott, George MacDonald and J M Barrie. Music, Memory, Emotion: Unveiling the Memorials to the Fallen of the…

Emily Goetsch

Happenings

St Andrews Happenings: November 2015

Art and Culture Arty Saturdays: Recording Scotland Saturdays, Gateway Galleries, 1-3pm Draw, make a collage or build a Scottish city in this session inspired by the Recording Scotland display. Objects Unpacked Series: Building a University 4 November…

Emily Goetsch

Happenings

Glasgow Happenings: November 2015

Art and Culture Art of Billy Connolly Through 22 November, People's Palace & Winter Gardens Drawings and sketches made by the Big Yin over the years, as well as items from the collection, such as the famous banana boots and a guitar made from a White…

Emily Goetsch

Student Life

Edinburgh Happenings: November 2015

Art and Culture A Night in the Pub with Ian Rankin 5 November, Traverse Theatre, 7pm Ian Rankin launches his 20th Rebus novel, Even Dogs In The Wild, and chats about his life and work. Museum Lates: Victorian Sensation 13 November, National Museum…

Emily Goetsch

Happenings

Aberdeen Happenings: November 2015

Art and Culture Make More Noise: Suffragettes In Silent Film 1-5 November, The Belmont, 15:30 or 11:15 A selection of silent films from the BFI National Archive shows how suffragettes were portrayed on the cinema screen while their battles were still…

Emily Goetsch

Events & Activities

Samhuinn Fire Festival

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, there is perhaps no better way to say farewell to the summer months than by participating in the Samhuinn Fire Festival.  Held on the 31st of October each year, this Celtic festival marks the changing…

Emily Goetsch

Co-Curricular Learning

An encounter with Michael Fassbender!

Danika Jo Anderson, studying at the University of Edinburgh, happened to bump into actor, Michael Fassbender, at the premiere of his new film adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth.  Directed by Justin Kurzel, Fassbender plays the leading role alongside…

Catherine Fenton

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