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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Bookings are live! We're delighted to announce that our sixth New College Festival of Books and Belief will be held from 6-7 November 2026 📚🍂 Don't miss your chance to join us and book your tickets now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4ziCcfC
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Scottish Network for Religion & Literature @religionlit.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Tonight! A rehearsed-reading performance of Marlowe's Dr Faustus as part of the Festival of the Sacred Arts. SNRL is hosting a panel event from 6-7pm before the play, with @eoinprice.bsky.social and two of the cast members. Book tickets: www.edfringe.com/tickets/what.... @uoedivinity.bsky.social
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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
We have two new book events coming up from @religionlit.bsky.social! 📚 In February, we'll take a look at 'Such Fragile Futures: An Artist and a Poet Reflect in a Garden', and in March we'll look at 'Theological Libraries in the UK & Ireland'. Check out our Eventbrite for tickets 👇 edin.ac/3QGHz2Z
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Such Fragile Futures: An Artist and a Poet Reflect in a Garden
27 February, 4:10pm, Martin HallBook Launch
Theological Libraries in the UK & Ireland
30 March, 4:10pm, Martin Hall
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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
What a fantastic weekend we had celebrating our fifth annual New College Festival of Books and Beliefs! 📚🍂 We had a fabulous turnout for our exciting programme of speakers. It was so lovely to see everyone there as we explored the relationship between literature & belief 😊
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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
On 7 November at 2:30pm we welcome Abi Millar to talk about ‘The Spirituality Gap: Searching for Meaning in a Secular Age’ (Duckworth Books). From ayahuasca to astrology, reiki to raves, Millar explores a desire for meaning in the modern world. Chaired by Suzanna Millar. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3Wq2pqu
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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
On Saturday 8 Nov at 4pm we celebrate the new ‘Oxford Handbook of Scottish Theatre’ with editors Greg Walker and Randall Stevenson and literary legends Linda McLean and Donald Smith. Don't miss out and book your tickets now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4oNJpOQ
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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin’s debut novel, ‘Ordinary Saints’, explores queerness, grief, humour, family, & the Catholic church in Ireland. Join Niamh in conversation with Benjamin Bateman on 8 Nov, 6pm and grab a drink and browse our pop-up bookshop from 5pm. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/47NU5qO
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Scottish Network for Religion & Literature @religionlit.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
This week we* were treated to a moving and candid conversation between author Yehudis Fletcher and host Ben Kasstan-Dabush @benk-d.bsky.social about Fletcher's gripping memoir 'Chutzpah: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality and Daring to Stay' *including a dog!
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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We’re excited to launch Liz MacWhirter’s moving prose poem ‘Blue: A Lament for the Sea’, along with an underwater film by Jonathan Kearney, on 8 November, 2:30pm. MacWhirter will be joined by creative writing teacher Jane McKie. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3WNlZwV @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
#NCFestival starts on Friday 7 November at 11am with Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones on his newest books, 'The Cleopatras: The Forgotten Queens of Egypt' and ‘Babylon: The Mother of All Cities’ – complete with Biblical Time Machine podcast co-host Helen Bond! Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4odknc3
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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Hear from the award-winning poet and storyteller Nadine Aisha Jassat on 8 Nov, 1pm. Her poetry & fiction transforms young lives and expresses a heritage that can only be told in stories. This event is chaired by Emma Wild-Wood. Book now! 🎟️👇 edin.ac/46LtB92 Nadine Aisha Jassat Photo ©Danielle Watt
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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Limited tickets remain for our creative writing workshop, ‘Entangled Forest’, run by Liz MacWhirter as part of #NCFestival on 8 Nov, 11am ⌛ This guided, reflective space offers a chance to respond creatively to challenging times. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/42FSO2d
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SGSAH @sgsah.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
⭐️ Our 2026 internship opportunities are live! ⭐️ Check out 30+ paid internships & artist residencies for Arts & Humanities PhD researchers in Scotland. Gain real-world experience, build skills & grow your networks with diverse partners. 🕔 Apply by 31 Oct 2025 👉 www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/i_ar/
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Scottish Network for Religion & Literature @religionlit.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
In a joint Buddhist Studies/SNRL event today Prof Justin McDaniel @upennrels.bsky.social provided our audience with some fascinating (and very funny) insights into his classes that encourage switching off, reading deeply and even taking temporary monastic vows. #digitaldetox @uoedivinity.bsky.social
Professor Justin McDaniel presenting his talk 'Living Deliberately through Existential Despair' in a lecture theatre
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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
What are the ethical questions we should be asking at this tipping point in AI development? On 7 Nov, 7pm we welcome expert in AI ethics, robotics and data science Shannon Vallor to speak with Jeremy Carrette about her book, ‘The AI Mirror’. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4h1Eh72
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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
New College Festival of Books and Belief, our annual book festival, takes place this year from 7-8 November! 📚🍂 Tickets are live so don't miss out and secure your place now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3BCM6iW
New College Festival of Books & Belief
New College | 7-8 November 2025
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Scottish Network for Religion & Literature @religionlit.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
The programme for this year's New College Festival of Books and Belief is now live! Book your tickets at divinity.ed.ac.uk/new-college-...
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