Short Courses in Edinburgh
Whether you're a complete beginner or returning to a subject you’re passionate about, check out the full range of courses that The Centre for Open Learning, University of Edinburgh has to offer!
About Short Courses in Edinburgh
Our full range of courses, running from September 2022 until summer 2023 are now available to book.
Whether you're a complete beginner or returning to a subject you’re passionate about, there are lots of reasons to #LoveLearning this year:
• Pick from a huge range of subjects - from archaeology to jewellery making to philosophy to Japanese
• Learn new skills and make new friends
• Try a free taster session, opt for a one-day course or immerse yourself over a series of weeks
• Online and in-person options, at times to suit you!
• Courses that are open to everyone (aged 16 and up)
Book a short course with us today - www.ed.ac.uk/studying/short-courses
Location: Centre for Open Learning, University of Edinburgh, Paterson's Land, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ
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Alice Morrison: Arabian Adventures: The Secrets of the Nabateans
Adventurer and broadcaster Alice goes on a quest to reveal the secrets of the Nabateans as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme!
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Queer Voices in Music: Concert with Bogle Mufty
Enjoy a performance by the acclaimed group Bogle Mufty, a folk band playing Scottish/Irish folk and trad, plus occasionally some American or pop, at St Cecilia's Hall on 5th October!
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Ed Peppitt: The Beacon Bike: Around England and Wales in 327 Lighthouses
Ed Peppitt talks about his 3,500-mile cycle ride to explore the onshore and offshore lighthouses of England and Wales as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.
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Finn Anderson, one of Scotland's most enchanting storytellers and composers, joins us at St Cecilia's Hall on Saturday 19th October!
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Higgs Halloween - ‘A Bloody Good Crime’
Please come along to our blood splattering Higgs Halloween on Thursday the 31st of October at the Medical School, University of Edinburgh!
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Higgs Lecture 2024: Elusive - The story of Peter Higgs and his elusive boson
The School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh presents the 2024 Higgs Lecture with guest speaker Frank Close on Tuesday 5th November.
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Professor Lorna Dawson: Natural Justice: The Evidence of Soil Science
Soil forensic specialist Lorna Dawson examines evidence from the earth and its role in bringing about natural justice as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.
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Kat Jones: A Journey through Glasgow’s Green Belts
Kat Jones talks about circumnavigating the 11 designated Green Belts around Greater Glasgow as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.
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