Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Donald Smith In brief Speaker - Dr Donald Smith Title - The Powers and Perils of Traditions About the seminar 2022 is Scotland's Year of Stories - all very official. But what does that mean for Scotland's older storytelling traditions? And what is happening to their putative 'revival'? As a writer, researcher and storyteller, Donald has been in the thick of the narrative action, founding the Scottish Storytelling Centre and directing the Scottish International Storytelling Festival in the autumn. He is also currently Chief Executive of TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) which brings together Scotland's traditional arts. In this seminar, he takes a reflective, but not po-faced, look at Scotland's storytelling culture, past and present. How to register All seminars take place fortnightly on Fridays between 13.15 and 14.00. Please contact Dr Neill Martin to receive a Zoom invitation and password. We extend a warm welcome to all with an interest in the topics presented and look forward to seeing you. NB The Zoom invitation will indicate a 13.00 start but the seminar will commence at 13.15. Email Dr Neill Martin About the Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series As the longest established department of its kind in Scotland, Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh is a major international hub for research, teaching and learning. Each semester, we welcome a fantastic range of guest speakers and colleagues to present a lunchtime seminar on their work. Entry is free and no booking is required. Everyone is welcome. Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies? We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about studying with us Jan 14 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Donald Smith Join us for an online seminar as Dr Donald Smith (Scottish Storytelling Centre) takes a reflective, but not po-faced, look at Scotland's storytelling culture, past and present. Online via Zoom Email Neill Martin for joining instructions
Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Donald Smith In brief Speaker - Dr Donald Smith Title - The Powers and Perils of Traditions About the seminar 2022 is Scotland's Year of Stories - all very official. But what does that mean for Scotland's older storytelling traditions? And what is happening to their putative 'revival'? As a writer, researcher and storyteller, Donald has been in the thick of the narrative action, founding the Scottish Storytelling Centre and directing the Scottish International Storytelling Festival in the autumn. He is also currently Chief Executive of TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) which brings together Scotland's traditional arts. In this seminar, he takes a reflective, but not po-faced, look at Scotland's storytelling culture, past and present. How to register All seminars take place fortnightly on Fridays between 13.15 and 14.00. Please contact Dr Neill Martin to receive a Zoom invitation and password. We extend a warm welcome to all with an interest in the topics presented and look forward to seeing you. NB The Zoom invitation will indicate a 13.00 start but the seminar will commence at 13.15. Email Dr Neill Martin About the Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series As the longest established department of its kind in Scotland, Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh is a major international hub for research, teaching and learning. Each semester, we welcome a fantastic range of guest speakers and colleagues to present a lunchtime seminar on their work. Entry is free and no booking is required. Everyone is welcome. Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies? We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about studying with us Jan 14 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Donald Smith Join us for an online seminar as Dr Donald Smith (Scottish Storytelling Centre) takes a reflective, but not po-faced, look at Scotland's storytelling culture, past and present. Online via Zoom Email Neill Martin for joining instructions
Jan 14 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Donald Smith Join us for an online seminar as Dr Donald Smith (Scottish Storytelling Centre) takes a reflective, but not po-faced, look at Scotland's storytelling culture, past and present.
