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Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to discover the paintings that explore the theme of identity in art.

Explore 15–17th century masterpieces through study and gallery visits, tracing how Europe’s greatest paintings came to Scotland’s national...

Join us at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery to learn about slavery in Scotland’s past, through discussion of portraits and gallery items.

The Monthly Poet aims to open up poetry to everyone. Meet for three classes, over a three-month period and in each session explore an individual...

The Monthly Read celebrates the pleasures of reading and discussions of books. Meet for three classes and in each class explore one novel linked...

This half-day course explains the importance of SOPs in clinical research and how to write and manage them effectively. Funding available.

Explore the examples of interdisciplinary research and ways that the social sciences can be used in the field of nitrogen research. 

Join us at the National Museum of Scotland to explore 18th–19th c. travellers’ tales of Scotland and contrast promised romantic visions with...

What is your cat revealing to you when they purr? Understand your pet better with this course.  

How does an ‘unreliable narrator’ in a book affect storytelling and reader engagement? Come and find out through the study of some key literary...

Take the next step in your Turkish learning and continue to discover the basics of the language that opens the door to Turkey’s history and...

Take the next step in your Turkish learning and go beyond the basics of the language which will open the door to Turkey’s rich history and...

Take the next step in your Ukrainian learning and continue to discover the basics of one of the most widely spoken Slavic languages in the...

Take the next step in your Ukrainian learning and go beyond the basics of one of the most widely spoken Slavic languages in the world.

Learn how early detection and prevention medicine can reduce the risk of diseases that lead to dementia. 

Consider the facts and misconceptions around obesity, and the gaps in the scientific knowledge. 

Explore myths and legends from diverse cultures and periods across time and space and examine how myth, history, and culture intertwine.

Take your screenwriting to an advanced level with guidance, professional techniques, and practical tips to help you finish and polish your...

Take a deep dive into freelance journalism, learn how to write for print and digital media, and get practical advice on making your work...