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The Pulse of Twilight

The Pulse of Twilight: interdisciplinary explorations of the Twilight Saga aims to examine the various themes and concepts that made Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Saga so popular. Postgraduate scholars from any and all disciplines are invited to present their research that either explores the Twilight Saga or uses the books as a springboard for other scholarly…Old Burgh School10:00 AM to 18:00 PM

Seminar Series: Collective Behaviour and Intelligence

The speaker for this seminar is Dr Giacomo Melis of the University of Stirling. Dr Melis will discuss the relation between some characterisations of inferential reasoning in philosophy and comparative psychology. Pointing out some analogies and differences, he will suggest that each camp may have something to learn by engaging with the other and outline…Old Burgh School10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Fusion Science and Ethical Challenges

Presented by Piero Martin, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Padova In recent times controlled thermonuclear fusion has attracted significant public, scientific, and financial interest and proposes itself as a potential player in achieving zero emissions. Scientists expect that fusion will become a key component of the global energy mix in the second half…Old Burgh School14:00 PM to 15:30 PM

Climate Fresk Workshop

A fun and engaging way to discover the facts and complexities of Climate Change through a team-based card game. Participants use cards to build up a collage that explains climate change in a creative and visual way, making it ideal for those who prefer more active and visual learning. The works can be used as…Old Burgh School13:00 PM to 16:00 PM

Climate Fresk Workshop

A fun and engaging way to discover the facts and complexities of Climate Change through a team-based card game. Participants use cards to build up a collage that explains climate change in a creative and visual way, making it ideal for those who prefer more active and visual learning. The works can be used as…Old Burgh School18:00 PM to 21:00 PM

Denim Upcycling Skillshare

Open to everyone, this denim upcycling event will show you how to upcycle old jeans into denim feathers, which make gorgeous decorations as well as bookmarks (pictured right). They also make lovely personal gifts and Christmas is looming. You will also learn what else jeans can be upcycled into. All materials provided. Free but limited places…Old Burgh School16:15 PM to 17:45 PM

Interdisciplinary Encounters with Guest speaker Katrine Ellemose Lindvig

Dr Katrine Ellemose Lindvig is an Assistant Professor of higher education research at the University of Copenhagen, where she studies the development of interdisciplinarity in research and education. In recent years, she has published extensively on creating interdisciplinary education in monodisciplinary structures and the concept of loud and soft voices of interdisciplinarity, covering the tensions…Old Burgh School11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

John Minford on Translating Hong Kong and Chinese Literature

John Minford, Emeritus Professor of Chinese at ANU, has been described as “the greatest living translator of Chinese literature into English”. In his long and distinguished career as a scholar and translator Chinese literature he has covered the entire gamut of Chinese writing from the Book of Changes 易經 to the martial arts novel of…Old Burgh School10:00 AM to 15:30 PM

Cultural Memory, Identity and Images

Update Friday 10 May: We regret to inform you that the Keynote lecture has unfortunately been cancelled.The rest of the symposium will run as scheduled. We apologise for the inconvenience this might cause. Thank you for your understanding. The Cultural Identity and Memory Studies Institute invites you to its annual postgraduate symposium, entitled ‘Memory, Materiality…Old Burgh School11:30 AM to 18:00 PM

Climate Know How Training

Fancy becoming a “Climate Know How” Facilitator to support people with climate anxiety and increase knowledge and action on climate change? Or, would just like to know more about actions you can take? Transition University of St Andrews are looking to develop a group of “Climate Know How” facilitators in St Andrews that can help…Old Burgh School09:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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University of St Andrews
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St Andrews
KY16 9AJ
Fife, Scotland, UK

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