Postgraduate Virtual Open Week, 16-20 March, 2020

If you're considering postgraduate study in History, Classics or Archaeology you can join Graduate Officers and a current postgraduate student in interactive sessions to find out more.

As part of the University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Virtual Open Week you can find out about studying History, Classics and Archaeology whether through taught or research programmes. Each session comprises a presentation on the programmes and a live and interactive question and answer opportunity. There will be a specific session with the School of History, Classics and Archaeology's Senior Student Ambassador, who is a current postgraduate student within the School.

See below for the School's individual sessions and information on how to register for them.

 

Upcoming events

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Aug 23 2019 -

Dr Talat Ahmed - Lessons from a Great Soul

Join Dr Talat Ahmed, Lecturer in South Asian History, as she discusses Ghandi's non-violent approach to civil disobedience at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Aug 21 2019 -

Charles Mackie - Father of History at University of Edinburgh

Enjoy a panel discussion on the work of Charles Mackie, Chair of Universal History and Greek and Roman Antiquities at the University of Edinburgh from 1719, with current lecturers from the University.

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Aug 16 2019 -

Dr Christopher Harding - Rebellion in the East

Dr Christopher Harding, Senior Lecturer in Asian History, explores the unexpectedly rebellious side of Japan at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Aug 12 2019 -

Dr Miranda Anderson - Where is your mind?

Dr Miranda Anderson, Honourary Fellow, asks a very important question - 'Where is your mind?'

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Aug 08 2019 -

Dr Miranda Anderson - Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas

Dr Miranda Anderson, Honourary Fellow, thinks we're all out of our heads. Find out why at the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas

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Jul 31 2019 -

CFP Women's History Scotland Conference

Proposals for papers are sought for the Women's History Scotland Conference to be held in November, 2019.

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Jul 14 2019 -

15th International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Congress on 'The Enlightenment'

The British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies is delighted to host the 15th International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Congress at the University of Edinburgh in July 2019.

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Jul 03 2019 -

Online Postgraduate Information Session

Join us on 3 July for this live and interactive online session for all prospective postgraduate students interested in joining us in September, whether you are yet to apply, have made an application or hold an offer.

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Jun 21 2019 -

'Another World? East Africa and the Global 1960s' – CFA Workshop in Nairobi

Applications are sought from current postgraduate students (MA or PhD) studying in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to participate in a week-long collaborative archives workshop in Nairobi in October 2019. 

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Jun 19 2019 -

Denys Hay Lecture 2019 - John F. Haldon

The 2019 Denys Hay Lecture will be delivered by Professor John Haldon (Princeton) on 19 June, 2019.

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Jun 15 2019 -

LAMPS 5th Annual Conference: 'Family Matters'

The Fifth Annual Conference of the Late Antique and Medieval Postgraduate Society at the University of Edinburgh takes place on 15 June, 2019.

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Jun 13 2019 -

Before Windrush: Mapping Migrants in an Age of Controversies

Join Marc Di Tommasi for a discussion on the role played by socio-economic conditions behind migrant housing practices.

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Jun 10 2019 -

Undergraduate Open Day

If you're considering undergraduate study with us our Undergraduate Open Day and events within the School of History, Classics and Archaeology are a great way of finding out more. The next Undergraduate Open Day is 10 June, 2019.

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Jun 03 2019 -

CFP - 3rd Annual Edinburgh International Graduate Conference in Late Antique, Islamic and Byzantine Studies

Contributions are sought by 3 June for the 3rd Annual Edinburgh International Graduate Conference in Late Antique, Islamic and Byzantine Studies which will take place 22-23 November, 2019.

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May 31 2019 -

Classics Teachers Event

An excellent opportunity for future Classics teachers to meet those already in the job. Whether you are sure you want to teach or just think it's a possibility in the future, this meeting will allow you to learn more about a potential career as a teacher!

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May 30 2019 -

CeSeR Annual Conference 2019: 'Peace among the Ruins'

2019 marks the hundredth anniversary of the death of Andrew Carnegie and of several epochal events in the history of internationalism. The University of Edinburgh is hosting a conference focusing on some of the themes of Carnegie’s life and the year 1919.

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May 28 2019 -

POSTPONED - Denys Hay Lecture 2019 - John F. Haldon

Please note that this event has been postponed. The 2019 Denys Hay Lecture will be delivered by Professor John Haldon (Princeton) on 28 May, 2019.

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May 27 2019 -

Screening of 'Nae Pasaran!'

Join us for an exclusive screening of this hit documentary about a remarkable act of solidarity.

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May 16 2019 -

First International Conference - Comparative Approaches to the Chinese and Byzantine Imperial Systems

The first in a series of three conferences, this conference brings together Sinologists and Byzantinists with an interest in, and willingness to engage in, cross-cultural work.

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May 15 2019 -

'History Ireland' ‘Hedge School’ - 'Scotland and the global Irish Revolution'

A 'History Ireland' ‘Hedge School’, designed to offer the general public access to the latest research findings from leading scholars, will take place on 15 May, 2019..

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