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The People’s Library
Join us for The People’s Library, an interactive and thought-provoking event by Education Beyond Borders at the University of Edinburgh with focus on making the university a more inclusive and safe place for all.
Event Details
Date/time: 18 June, 1-4pm
Location: The Chaplaincy, University of Edinburgh, 1 Bristo Sq, EH8 9AL
Sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/education-beyond-borders-the-peoples-library-tickets-1989989532260?a…
Event Summary
Inspired by the ‘Human Library Organization’, this event invites you to engage in real conversations with “live books” — students who will share their personal, academic, and professional journeys.
What to expect
Instead of reading a book, you will “borrow” a person for a short conversation. Each “book” will have a short profile highlighting topics they are open to discussing, including:
- academic journeys and hidden challenges
- navigating education and careers in the UK
- experiences of displacement and starting over
- identity, culture, and belonging
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from students about the challenges they have faced and overcome while building a new life in the UK — offering perspectives that are often unheard.
Who can attend?
This event is open and welcoming to anyone across the University of Edinburgh. Whether you are a student, academic, or professional staff member, you are invited to join, listen, and take part in these meaningful exchanges.
Purpose of the event
- create genuine connections between people across the university
- offer insight into lived experiences of displacement and adaptation
- encourage open dialogue and shared learning
- challenge assumptions and build a more inclusive and supportive community
This is more than an event — it is a space to listen, reflect, and connect through real human stories.
Come with curiosity and leave with a new perspective.
JUNE BIRDSONG WALK
Are you staying in Edinburgh this summer and looking for something to do? Join us for a walk around the Blackford Hill nature reserve, where you can enjoy connecting with the natural environment. This walk will also give you the opportunity to start learning how to identify local birds, bees, butterflies and wildflowers.
Refreshments will be available on our return to Murchison House.
When: 1:30pm on Thursday, 25th June 2026
Where: outside Murchison House, Kings Building
Meet outside Murchison House, Kings Buildings.
- Walk will start at 1:30 pm prompt and will last around 1.5 hours.
- The walk will involve a moderate climb and at times the terrain will be uneven and potentially muddy. We will also need to use some stairs at one point.
- Please wear appropriate footwear and bring some water.
- Bring binoculars if you have them.
- Note: The walk will not go ahead if it is raining.
Sign up via MyEd using the link below:
https://www.events.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm?event=book&scheduleID=84732
Dissertation Drop-In Sessions
The Academic Skills team is offering drop-in sessions for on campus Masters students working on their dissertations. We can discuss topics like writing strategies, time management, structure, editing and proofreading. Please note that we cannot offer subject-specific advice. No need to book. More info: Quick glance schedule | Institute for Academic Development | Institute for Academic Development
