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Introduction to the University Library for PG Online students

An introduction to the University Library for online postgraduate students within SPS. This presentation is split into 3 sections: An introduction to Library Resources Guidance in conducting an more…

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Our students on the weather in Edinburgh

It's cold, wet and windy, but the beauty of the city in the snow makes up for it. It's all about balance... right?

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Alumni Perspectives - Jacquelyn MacLennan

Jacquelyn MacLennan (LLB, 1983 & PGD, 1984) was a Partner at White & Case, one of the world's leading global law firm of more than 2,500 lawyers worldwide. Jacquelyn focused in…

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Neuroscience - improving topic coverage on Wikipedia on the Edinburgh Award 2023/2024

This is an Edinburgh Award presentation for Digital Volunteering with Wikipedia 2023/2024 - an extracurricular project of 55-80 hours at the University of Edinburgh.

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60 Years of Computer Science & AI @ Edinburgh - Interview with Mark Jerrum

60 Years of Computer Science & AI @ Edinburgh - Interview with Mark Jerrum

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‘Who is /ourguy/?’: Tracing memes to study online subcultures

Sal Hagen - ‘Who is /ourguy/?’: Tracing memes to study online subcultures AbstractIn fast-paced attention economies, Internet memes and catchphrases that manage to ‘stick’…

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Interview with Aude Billard - 60 Years of Computer Science & AI at Edinburgh

Interview with Aude Billard - 60 Years of Computer Science & AI at Edinburgh

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Interview with Lincoln Wallen - 60 Years of Computer Science & AI at Edinburgh

Interview with Lincoln Wallen - 60 Years of Computer Science & AI at Edinburgh

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Interview with Fernando Pereira - 60 Years of Computer Science & AI at Edinburgh

Interview with Fernando Pereira - 60 Years of Computer Science & AI at Edinburgh

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Open Lecture Series - From A Distance 21.02.24

Deirdre MacLeod, Lecturer in Art and Design - Centre for Open Learning, University of Edinburgh and Christopher Kaczmarek, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Art, Montclair State University, New…

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The Bryce Miniature Qur'an and its travel across the globe (RB.S.4656)

Dr Mira Xenia focuses on a miniature Qur’an executed in golden ink and housed in a metal locket, now held in the Heritage Collections of the University of Edinburgh. This Qur’an may…

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The provenance of the Edinburgh Fragment of Rashīd al-Dīn's Jāmiʿ al-tawārīkh (Or MS 20)

Dr Lucy Deacon explores the history of the substantial fragment of Jāmiʿ al-tawārīkh, by Rashīd al-Dīn (vizier to the Ilkhanids), held by the University of Edinburgh's Heritage Collections (Or…

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Images of the Prophet Muhammad in Rashīd al-Dīn's Jāmiʿ al-tawārīkh (Or MS 20)

Rashid al-Din’s Jami‘ al-Tawarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) is considered the first universal history ever written. Edinburgh University's Heritage Collections preserves an…

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Welcome - Introduction to the Library for University staff

Welcome and learning objectives for Introduction to the Library for University Staff

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CDCS Annual Lecture 2023: Mary Flanagan "How to See What's Missing"

Mary Flanagan - "How to See What's Missing" Abstract In "How to See What's Missing", artist and scholar Mary Flanagan discusses the investigation of artificial…

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Seeking to understand our oceans - MSc in Marine Systems & Policies

We have students from all sorts of backgrounds studying the MSc in Marine Systems and Policies, who seek to understand the ocean and our relationship with it. Hear from Dr Sebastian Hennige about…

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