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Research

ECA research podcast: Artful Inquiry

Explore the cutting-edge research shaping our world in the Edinburgh College of Art podcast.

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Research

Research as inquiry and experiment

ECA is a vibrant and internationally-engaged interdisciplinary hub for creative innovation embedded within the world-leading University of Edinburgh.

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14 Nov '24
09:00 - 17:00
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Open Day Open Days 2024 Postgraduate Virtual Open Days Thinking about advancing your studies – and considering staying on at Edinburgh? If the answer is yes, join us online at our annual postgraduate study showcase.
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Edinburgh College of Art, 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF
19 Mar '24
13:10-13:55
clarsach player Steph Humphreys, the winner of the Tovey Memorial Prize Competition 2024.
Performance / concert Concerts at the University Lunchtime concert: Students from the Reid School of Music
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Reid Concert Hall, Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG
13 Nov '24
17:00 - 19:00
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Lecture ESALA Lectures Occupation, Resistance and Art: Recent Artist-led Occupations in Brazil Discussion on the experience of artist-led occupations in Brazil, with four members of São Paulo’s Ouvidor 63.

Various
Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Main Lecture Theatre (E22), 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF
21 Nov '24
17:15 - 18:30
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Seminar History of Art Research Seminar Series 'O Lord, I love the house where you live’: The paintings of the Kalenderhane Mosque in Istanbul Dr Jessica Varsallona joins us for the next event, 'O Lord, I love the house where you live’: The paintings of the Kalenderhane Mosque in Istanbul, in the History of Art Research Seminar Series.
Dr Jessica Varsallona
Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017), 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF
25 Nov '24
13:00 - 14:00
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Seminar OPENspace Seminar Series OPENspace: A Landscape Character-Based Solution Join OPENspace for a seminar led by John Wang.
John Wang
Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Board Room (L05), 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF
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