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Considering Postgraduate Study? Our upcoming online "Introduction to Postgraduate Programmes in Divinity" sessions providing an introduction to our postgraduate programmes as well as Q&A with staff 🧑‍💻

There are two sessions taking place on 18 & 21 November. Register now 🎟️👇
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Are you interested in our undergraduate Religion, Culture, and Society (MA)? 🤔

Watch our latest video with Dr Paul Fuller as he explains all the ins and outs of this exciting programme 🎥👇
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Undergraduate Study Programme Introductions Religion, Culture and Society (MA) Dr Paul Fuller
November 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Time's running out to book your tickets for the New College Festival of Books and Belief ⌛ Our exciting programme of events kicks off tomorrow at 11am.

Don't miss out and ensure you join us for this exciting exploration into the relationship between literature and belief! 📚🎟️
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November 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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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
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Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin’s debut novel, ‘Ordinary Saints’, explores queerness, grief, humour, family, & the Catholic church in Ireland. Join Niamh in conversation with Benjamin Bateman on 8 Nov, 6pm and grab a drink and browse our pop-up bookshop from 5pm. Book now 🎟️👇
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October 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin’s debut novel, ‘Ordinary Saints’, explores queerness, grief, humour, family, & the Catholic church in Ireland. Join Niamh in conversation with Benjamin Bateman on 8 Nov, 6pm and grab a drink and browse our pop-up bookshop from 5pm. Book now 🎟️👇
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Colour head and shoulders photo of Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin. ©Julie Broadfoot Colour head and shoulders photo of Benjamin Bateman
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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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 🎟️👇
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October 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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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 🎟️👇
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October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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#NCFestival starts on Friday 7 November at 11am with Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones on his newest books, 'The Cleopatras: The Forgotten Queens of Egypt' and ‘Babylon: The Mother of All Cities’ – complete with Biblical Time Machine podcast co-host Helen Bond! Book now 🎟️👇
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October 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Dr Matthew Baines and our student Ben Burton recently featured on the BBC Radio 4 show, the 3rd Degree! The quiz show, features a team of three University students taking on a team of their professors.

Want to find out who won? Listen to the full episode on the BBC website now 🎧👇
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October 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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We’re excited to launch Liz MacWhirter’s moving prose poem ‘Blue: A Lament for the Sea’, along with an underwater film by Jonathan Kearney, on 8 November, 2:30pm. MacWhirter will be joined by creative writing teacher Jane McKie. Book now 🎟️👇
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October 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Can't wait for this one! @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
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Hear from the award-winning poet and storyteller Nadine Aisha Jassat on 8 Nov, 1pm. Her poetry & fiction transforms young lives and expresses a heritage that can only be told in stories. This event is chaired by Emma Wild-Wood. Book now! 🎟️👇
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October 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Hear from the award-winning poet and storyteller Nadine Aisha Jassat on 8 Nov, 1pm. Her poetry & fiction transforms young lives and expresses a heritage that can only be told in stories. This event is chaired by Emma Wild-Wood. Book now! 🎟️👇
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October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Alongside our Undergraduate Open Day, we also have our Postgraduate Virtual Open Days coming up next month! These online sessions provide you with an insight into our on-campus postgraduate programmes.

We're running two sessions on 18 and 21 November. Register your place now 👇
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Postgraduate Virtual Open Days 19-21 November
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Our Undergraduate Open Day is taking place on 25 October 🗓️ If you're considering studying at the University of Edinburgh this day is a great opportunity to find out about studying with us from our staff and students.

Don't miss your chance and book your place now 👇
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October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Join prizewinning author and creative writing teacher Manya Wilkinson in conversation with David Neville on 7 November at 1pm. Wilkinson will speak about her new novel 'Lublin' as well as the art of teaching creative writing.

Book your tickets now! 🎟️👇
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October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We're excited to host Mustafa Briggs at our Festival of Books & Belief on Friday 7 November, 4pm, to speak about his book, ‘Islam & The Making of The Modern World’. The event is chaired by Shadaab Rahemtulla and sponsored by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues. Book now! 🎟️👇
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October 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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The Albertus Annual Lecture takes place later today at 6pm in the Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre 🗓️

There's still time to register to hear Professor Tony Prescott deliver the lecture titled "Are friends electric? The benefits and risks of human-robot relationships". Book now 👇🎟️
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Albertus Annual Lecture: Are friends electric? The benefits and risks of human-robot relationships 14 October, 6pm, Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre Join us for The Albertus Annual Lecture with Professor Tony Prescott, University of Sheffield. Tony Prescott, Professor of Cognitive Robotics at the University of Sheffield, and author of The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence, addresses some of the philosophical and ethical issues which arise from his own work and that of others.
October 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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 🎟️👇
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October 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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In a joint Buddhist Studies/SNRL event today Prof Justin McDaniel @upennrels.bsky.social provided our audience with some fascinating (and very funny) insights into his classes that encourage switching off, reading deeply and even taking temporary monastic vows. #digitaldetox @uoedivinity.bsky.social
Professor Justin McDaniel presenting his talk 'Living Deliberately through Existential Despair' in a lecture theatre
October 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Dr Simon Burton recently published his new book 'Participation & Covenant in Puritan Theology' which serves as volume four in the Studies in Protestant Irenics series from The Davenant Institute. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself now 📚👇
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October 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Are you considering Postgraduate Study? 🤔 The Postgraduate Virtual Open Days are back again this year providing online webinars for you to find out more about on-campus postgraduate study at the University of Edinburgh. Register now 👇
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Postgraduate Virtual Open Days 19-21 November
October 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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In Vancouver last week celebrating @buddhistdoor.bsky.social 30th anniversary. We talked about a range of subjects including eco-Buddhism and AI and Buddhism @uoedivinity.bsky.social.
September 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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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 🎟️👇
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October 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Speaking on my project on Indigenous religiosity & digitality at @iashedinburgh.bsky.social (15 Oct). Curious how it lands among those working across the humanities, beyond my usual circles at @cswcedinburgh.bsky.social & @uoedivinity.bsky.social. Hybrid event. Feedback valued!
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Dr Thiu Elias: "Infrastructure, Knowledge, and Nature in Digitality: Ethical Interventions from the Digital Frontier of Tribal India" | IASH
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October 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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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 🎟️👇
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October 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM