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Institute for Academic Development, Bristo Sq.
Book a FREE ticket online
All UoE staff & students
Wednesday 22 February 10am - 12noon
Halal Haggis: Islam in Scotland An introduction to Islam in Scotland & visit to the mosque
19 George Square, Room Book a FREE ticket G/2 online
Everyone welcome
Wednesday 22 February 4pm – 5pm
Horrible History Tour of the University Dark secrets and strange stories from the last 400 years
Meet at Old College Reception
Book a FREE ticket online
All UoE students
Wednesday 22 February 6pm - 11pm
India Night Authentic food, drinks and a classic Bollywood film
Rainy Hall, New College
£3 @ the ISC, 22b Buccleuch Place
All UoE staff & students
Wednesday 22 February 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Fashion Show Han Dynasty to Modern China
Pleasance Theatre
£5/ £3 Book tickets online
Everyone is welcome
Thursday 23 February 1pm - 3pm
Study Abroad Fair Find out how to spend a year of your degree abroad
Teviot Debating Hall, Bristo Square
FREE - no ticket required
1st & 2nd year undergrad students
Thursday 23 February 2pm
Tandem Language Café Find a language exchange partner at this relaxed social event
Chaplaincy Auditorium, Potterrow, Bristo Square
FREE - no ticket required
Everyone is welcome
Thursday 23 February 7.30pm
‘Vor langer Zeit im Mai’ Contemporary classic theatre from Germany
Adam House, Chambers St
£3/ £6 Book tickets online
Everyone is welcome
Thursday 23 February 7.30pm - 10pm
Rhythmic World A showcase of international music and dance
George Square Theatre
£3 @ Teviot Box Office
Everyone is welcome
Friday 24 February 7.30pm
‘Vor langer Zeit im Mai’ Contemporary classic theatre from Germany
Adam House, Chambers St
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Friday 24 February 4pm – 5pm
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Tuesday 21 February 5pm - 7pm
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‘Take One Three Times a Day, After Meals’ Jim Wilson shares experiences of working life in Yemen
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Colours of Malaysia Experience the rich food and culture of Malaysia
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Rhythmic World Music & Dance
Our performers represent the diverse, international mix of cultures in Edinburgh. Where else can you experience Punjabi Bhangra, Swing, Irish dance, Spanish flamenco, international drumming, passionate Tango, Arabic belly dancing, African traditional dance and Scottish pipers all in one place…? Book early for Global Horizon’s headline event to avoid disappointment. Tickets £3 at Teviot Box Office.
Latin American Society
Carnival
Sponsored by El Barrio nightclub Dance, drink, dress-up! • • • • •
Live music and DJ set Free carnival cocktail Live dance performance by Edinburgh Samba School Win prizes for best carnival costume Free entry to El Barrio after party
Tickets: £6/£4 at Teviot Box Office
Friday 24 February 9pm - 1am The Venue, Potterrow
Thursday 23 February 7.30pm - 10pm George Square Lecture Theatre
TANDEM Language Café
Mini World Cup
Want to learn Gaelic? Maybe French or Czech?
This knockout tournament will be a chance for national & international 5-a-side teams to battle it out, not just for the winner’s trophy, but the glory of being the best.
Interested in language exchange and haven’t got a TANDEM partner yet? Then come to the language café - a sociable way to meet new people from all over the world . Join us, speak your favourite language, enjoy food and drink. Just drop in! TANDEM is a language learning exchange programme run by the Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA).
Thursday 23 February 2pm, Chaplaincy Auditorium, Potterrow
5-a-side football tournament
Horrible History
of the University of Edinburgh You can’t be around for over 400 years without a story or two to tell… Join history professor Dr Tom Barron on a tour of some of the University’s darker secrets and stranger stories. This short walking tour will cover some of the University’s and city’s oldest buildings. Bring a strong stomach and a sense of humour… For students only. Book a free ticket online, places limited.
Wednesday 22 & Friday 24 February 4pm - 5pm Ticket holder meeting point Old College reception
India Night A celebration of Indian culture by the members of the International Student Centre (ISC). There will be plenty of delicious authentic Indian foods, a screening of a traditional Bollywood film and a presentation Indian culture and customs.
Your team should be made up of 5 people from your home country (or region), or just a group of friends who chose to play under a nation’s flag.
Buy tickets £3 at the ISC (22b Buccleuch Place)
£10 per team. Sign up for this event at the International Office Reception.
Wednesday 22 February 6pm - 11pm, Rainy Hall, New College
Tuesday 21 February 10am - 5pm Main Hall, Sports Centre Pleasance
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Celebrating Learning & Teaching across Cultures In partnership with the Innovative Learning Week, this event showcases cultural exchanges and experiences of our students and staff in different learning and teaching environments through film, music, photographs, and stories. Wine and refreshments will be served.
“Take One Three Times a Day, After Meals” A working life in Yemen
German Theatre ‘Vor langer Zeit im Mai’
In the latter part of the 20th century the Yemen Arab Republic opened its doors to the modern world.
Man meets woman. Woman meets bicycle. Bicycle meets baroque dress.
Jim Wilson worked there 1976 – 1982 and recently published a book about his experiences.
Confused? You will be! Written by Germany’s most-
This talk is about the customs, superstitions & the dogged tenacity of the people. Come along to share the laughter, tears, challenges & surprises of everyday life in this beautiful country.
Free - no ticket required.
Tuesday 21 February 5pm - 7pm Main Foyer, Institute for Academic Development (IAD), Bristo Square
Monday 20 February 2.30pm - 3.30pm Appleton Tower Room 2.12
By the Edinburgh Malaysian Students Association (EMSA) Bringing the rich food and culture of Malaysia to Edinburgh. Come and experience this year’s “Rainforest” theme. • Live music & dance performances • Delicious food • Games & prizes • Traditional handicrafts Tickets £2 on door. Details, trailer, photos & pre-pay coupons: coloursofmalaysia.weebly.com
Sunday 19 February 1pm - 5pm Venue & Chaplaincy Centre, Potterrow
Tickets & more information
Colours of Malaysia
performed contemporary dramatist and performed in the original German, Vor langer Zeit im Mai offers an amusing perspective on where it all went wrong, and leaves us wondering why ‘she’ won’t talk about what’s in the box... Performed by students of German and German students at the University of Edinburgh. Tickets £4/£6 Find out more online.
Thursday 23 February & Friday 24 February 7.30pm Adam House
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Trans: Long Ago in May by Roland Schimmelpfennig
Fashion Show
Han Dynasty to Modern China Fashion and dress have always been a key element of Chinese culture. Come along and see for yourself fashion full of beauty and style from the Han dynasty and the vibrant Far Eastern looks of contemporary China. This event will feature outfits from all regions of this diverse country. This event is organised by Chinese Student Association & Chinese Students and Scholars Association.
Tickets £5 / £3 (for members) Contact societies for tickets: • www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/societies/society/8804 • cssa.eusa.ed.ac.uk/cn
Wednesday 22 February 7.30pm - 8.30pm Pleasance Theatre
About Global Horizons Go Abroad! A festival of events celebrating international themes, ideas & culture
Studying or working abroad is great fun, but if you want to stand out from 95% of your peers, international experiences can also give you an edge in the job market.
Global Horizons runs from 19-24 February, with events relating to the arts, student experience & exchange, film, culture, language, careers, sports, dance, theatre and much more.
We have two events which will help you find out more about your options:
Think international! Get involved!
Talk from Careers Office staff, plus the opportunity to ask questions. For all students, of any level.
The International Office
Tuesday 21 February 3pm - 4pm, Appleton Tower, Room 2.12
Unless otherwise stated all of these events are open to staff, students and members of the public. For tickets & more information:
www.ed.ac.uk/global-horizons We’d like to give special thanks to EUSA and all the societes, organizations and individuals who helped make this programme so exciting.
Working Abroad?
Book a free ticket online.
GLOBAL HORIZONS A celebration of diversity 19 - 24 February 2012
Study Abroad Fair (for 1 & 2nd year undergraduates) Thursday 23 February 1pm - 3pm, Teviot Debating Hall Free – no ticket required.
www.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-global