University of Edinburgh Online Exhibitions
The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) in the University of Edinburgh’s Main Library offers a single point of access to collections for students, researchers and members of the public. The CRC facilitates a wide range of exhibitions and events throughout the year. Here you can explore all our online exhibitions.
Featured exhibitions
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The Art of Decorated Papers
A showcase of beautifully decorated papers recently purchased for the University's collections.
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Treasures Collected
Friends of Edinburgh University Library, 1962-2022
This exhibition celebrates the Friends of the Edinburgh University Library's 60th anniversary, showcasing the diverse and unique nature of their acquisitions and encouraging the expansion of knowledge for all.
Most recent exhibitions
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Student of Light
Robert Blomfield’s University experience
A showcase of photographs of the University of Edinburgh from 1956 to 1964.
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Aesop’s Fables
A study of a 15th century illustrated book
This exhibition takes a closer look at a collection of stories from 1486, offering an insight into the evolution of bibliophilia and the history of book printing.
Curated by our students
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Voices of Textiles
Unraveling the personal and the political
This student-led exhibition focuses on 5 objects from the CRC to explore the multifaceted ways that women have harnessed the art of textile production as a means of expressing their voices.
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Art in Mind
Art and wellbeing through your eyes
This student-led exhibition looks at the University of Edinburgh's Art, Geology and Natural History collections through the eyes of 9 co-curators to explore the link between art and mindfulness
