Latest Past Events

SORRY SOLD OUT – Future UK-EU relations – the state of play 

The French Institute W Parliament Sq, Edinburgh

The UK and EU are taking part in ongoing negotiations about closer links. This conference will look at the current position, and what more agreements can be expected.  Speakers and panellists: David Henig, European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE);  Alyn Smith, former SNP MEP & MP; Martin Johnson, Director, Scottish Government EU Directorate; William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, British Chambers of Commerce; Angela Mathis, […]

Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival: A special series of three Spanish films – ‘The Captive’

Edinburgh Filmhouse 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh

Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, The Captive is an historical drama that explores the life of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote. The film focuses on Cervantes’ five-year captivity in Algiers, starting in 1575, after being wounded in battle. It depicts his various attempts to escape, and his relationship with the Governor of Algiers. […]

SORRY SOLD OUT – The High North, Scotland and Europe’s Arctic Frontier

What happens in the Arctic region has now become a focus of major international interest. It has become the subject of security and geopolitical interest for a wide range of states including the US, China, and Russia, along with the European Union, and of course the UK. Featuring leading international speakers including Professor Kristen Harkness, School of International Relations, University of St […]