Book Event Such Fragile Futures: An Artist and a Poet Reflect in a Garden 27 February, 4:10pm, Martin Hall

Book Launch Theological Libraries in the UK & Ireland 30 March, 4:10pm, Martin Hall

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 👇
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Colour photo of Jeremy Carrette and Shannon Vallor speaking on stage in the Martin Hall

Colour photo of attendees sat together in Martin Hall

Colour photo of Liz MacWhirter stood speaking at the lectern in Martin Hall

Colour photo of Mustafa Briggs speaking whilst sat beside Shadaab Rahemtulla on the stage in Martin Hall

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 😊

Colour head and shoulders photo of Abi Millar. ©Ballard

Colour head and shoulders photo of Suzanna Millar

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 🎟️👇
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Colour head and shoulders photo of Greg Walker

Colour head and shoulders photo of Randall Stevenson

Colour head and shoulders photo of Linda McLean

Colour head and shoulders photo of Donald Smith.

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 🎟️👇
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Colour head and shoulders photo of Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin. ©Julie Broadfoot

Colour head and shoulders photo of Benjamin Bateman

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 🎟️👇
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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!

Colour head and shoulders photo of Liz MacWhirter

Black and white photo of Jane McKie

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 🎟️👇
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Colour head and shoulders photo of Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

Colour head and shoulders photo of Helen Bond

#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 🎟️👇
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Colour head and shoulders photo of Nadine Aisha Jassat

Colour head and shoulders photo of Emma Wild-Wood

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! 🎟️👇
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Nadine Aisha Jassat Photo ©Danielle Watt

Colour head and shoulders photo of Liz MacWhirter

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 🎟️👇
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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
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Professor Justin McDaniel presenting his talk 'Living Deliberately through Existential Despair' in a lecture theatre

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

Colour head and shoulders photo of Shannon Vallor smiling at the camera

Colour head and shoulders photo of Jeremy Carrette smiling at the camera

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 🎟️👇
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New College Festival of Books & Belief New College | 7-8 November 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 🎟️👇
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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-...