Events

What's on in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.

Upcoming events

Event date
Jan 12 2026 -

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Tahrir Hamdi and Louis Brehony

Join us for a hybrid seminar by Professor Tahrir Hamdi (Arab Open University, Jordan), and Louis Brehony (writer, activist, and musician), discussing their recent publication 'Ghassan Kanafani: Selected Political Writings' (2024).

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Further information
Jan 19 2026 -

Interreligious Encounters & Creative Practice

Join us for an inspiring, in-person event that brings together faith, creativity, and dialogue.

The Alwaleed Centre Further information
Jan 19 2026 -

International Exhibition: 'Interreligious Encounters & Creative Practice'

Come see the International Exhibition, 'Interreligious Encounters & Creative Practice', which is part of the Interreligious Encounters and Creative Practice event.

The Alwaleed Centre Further information
Jan 30 2026 -

Book launch: A Voice of Their Own

A hybrid book launch celebrating the new publication by Professor Charlotte Bosseaux (Translation Studies), 'A Voice of Their Own: Encouraging Caring and Ethical Practices in Trauma Screen Translation', and featuring a discussion with four other academics in related fields.

Translation Studies Further information
Feb 04 2026 -

DELC Research Seminar Series: Élise Hugueny-Léger and Élodie Laügt

An in-person seminar/workshop by Dr Élise Hugueny-Léger and Dr Élodie Laügt (University of St Andrews) exploring how the concept of 'translingualism' has been used by women as a motif in their writing, and inviting participants to personally reflect on the concept.

European Languages and Cultures French and Francophone Studies Further information
Jun 28 2027 -

The 14th International Walter Scott Conference

A three-day conference with talks, panels and a plenary session exploring the work of Scottish writer Walter Scott within the theme of 'Politics, Place and Print Culture'.

Celtic and Scottish Studies English and Scottish Literature Further information