Imagining Futures Together: Chinese–Scottish Science Fiction in Conversation In brief Date - 17 August 2026Venue - Abden HouseSpeakers - Lu Ban, Dr Lorraine Wilson, and Esther Tyldesley (Asian Studies) About the eventThis event takes the form of a discussion, chaired by Esther Tyldesley of Asian Studies, between two award-winning science fiction writers: Chinese science fiction writer Lu Ban, and Scottish-Burmese writer of science fantasies Lorraine Wilson.They will be talking about their works, their writing, communicating across cultures and what inspires them in a wide-ranging bilingual discussion - both Chinese and English will be used in the discussion, and an interpreter will be present. This event offers a relaxed and inspiring forum for writers, literary professionals and readers to come together, share ideas, and deepen their understanding of one another’s literary cultures and practices, and to promote literary exchange between China and Scotland.Light refreshments will be provided. Find out more on the Confucius Institute websiteHow to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. No registration is necessary, just come along.Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer full undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies and East Asian Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Tags Asian Studies Aug 17 2026 15.00 - 17.00 Imagining Futures Together: Chinese–Scottish Science Fiction in Conversation A conversation event between sci-fi authors Lu Ban and Dr Lorraine Wilson, moderated by Esther Tyldesley (Asian Studies), on their works, their writing, communicating across cultures and what inspires them. Abden House Confucius Institute 1 Marchhall Crescent Edinburgh EH16 5HP Find the venue on Google Maps This article was published on Thursday 13 August 2026
Imagining Futures Together: Chinese–Scottish Science Fiction in Conversation In brief Date - 17 August 2026Venue - Abden HouseSpeakers - Lu Ban, Dr Lorraine Wilson, and Esther Tyldesley (Asian Studies) About the eventThis event takes the form of a discussion, chaired by Esther Tyldesley of Asian Studies, between two award-winning science fiction writers: Chinese science fiction writer Lu Ban, and Scottish-Burmese writer of science fantasies Lorraine Wilson.They will be talking about their works, their writing, communicating across cultures and what inspires them in a wide-ranging bilingual discussion - both Chinese and English will be used in the discussion, and an interpreter will be present. This event offers a relaxed and inspiring forum for writers, literary professionals and readers to come together, share ideas, and deepen their understanding of one another’s literary cultures and practices, and to promote literary exchange between China and Scotland.Light refreshments will be provided. Find out more on the Confucius Institute websiteHow to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. No registration is necessary, just come along.Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer full undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies and East Asian Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Tags Asian Studies Aug 17 2026 15.00 - 17.00 Imagining Futures Together: Chinese–Scottish Science Fiction in Conversation A conversation event between sci-fi authors Lu Ban and Dr Lorraine Wilson, moderated by Esther Tyldesley (Asian Studies), on their works, their writing, communicating across cultures and what inspires them. Abden House Confucius Institute 1 Marchhall Crescent Edinburgh EH16 5HP Find the venue on Google Maps This article was published on Thursday 13 August 2026
Aug 17 2026 15.00 - 17.00 Imagining Futures Together: Chinese–Scottish Science Fiction in Conversation A conversation event between sci-fi authors Lu Ban and Dr Lorraine Wilson, moderated by Esther Tyldesley (Asian Studies), on their works, their writing, communicating across cultures and what inspires them.
