On 7 November at 2:30pm we welcome Abi Millar to talk about ‘The Spirituality Gap: Searching for Meaning in a Secular Age’ (Duckworth Books). From ayahuasca to astrology, reiki to raves, Millar explores a desire for meaning in the modern world. Chaired by Suzanna Millar. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3Wq2pqu

On Saturday 8 Nov at 4pm we celebrate the new ‘Oxford Handbook of Scottish Theatre’ with editors Greg Walker and Randall Stevenson and literary legends Linda McLean and Donald Smith. Don't miss out and book your tickets now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4oNJpOQ

Ordinary Saints was one of my top 2025 reads – can't wait to hear from Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin @niamhsquared.bsky.social next weekend. Shortlisted for @waterstones.bsky.social Debut Fiction Prize 2025. @manillapress.bsky.social

Can't wait for this one! @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social

Limited tickets remain for our creative writing workshop, ‘Entangled Forest’, run by Liz MacWhirter as part of #NCFestival on 8 Nov, 11am ⌛ This guided, reflective space offers a chance to respond creatively to challenging times. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/42FSO2d

And now I am filled with ideas about mixing things up in my religion and literature classes!

What are the ethical questions we should be asking at this tipping point in AI development? On 7 Nov, 7pm we welcome expert in AI ethics, robotics and data science Shannon Vallor to speak with Jeremy Carrette about her book, ‘The AI Mirror’. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4h1Eh72

New College Festival of Books and Belief, our annual book festival, takes place this year from 7-8 November! 📚🍂 Tickets are live so don't miss out and secure your place now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3BCM6iW

🎉We're hiring!🎉 We're looking for 2 Postdoctoral Researchers to join our exciting, interdisciplinary team. Both are full-time, fixed-term (almost 4 years), based in Edinburgh's @uoe-cahss.bsky.social / @uoe-llc.bsky.social w/ links to @schoolofppls.bsky.social & @morayhouse.bsky.social Pls share!

The programme for this year's New College Festival of Books and Belief is now live! Book your tickets at divinity.ed.ac.uk/new-college-...

This got me right in the feelings

Upping this one final time - applications close this Sunday (25th May).

One for Glasgow folk. Excited for this! Tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/pride...

This bookmark knows I'm a chaotic evil and would rather fold corners and she's definitely judging me for it.

So much fun at this workshop on speculative fiction, verse and myth (and cowboys!) with author @oliverklangmead.bsky.social at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social yesterday! A real treat, bringing together students, book lovers and creative writers from across the city.

A reminder about our upcoming webinar for IASH Fellowship applicants for 2025-26: Monday 9 December, 13:00-15:00 UK time Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ap... Please sign up even if you can't attend, as the recording will be circulated afterwards.

Calling all bookish types in and around Scotland! Check out our upcoming book festival at New College, University of Edinburgh – confirmed speakers include Michel Faber, Ayanna Lloyd Banwo and Belle and Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch! divinity.ed.ac.uk/new-college-...