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Rewriting the Script

The works and words of Esther Inglis

A celebration of the life and work of the Franco-Scottish calligrapher and artist, Esther Inglis (c.1570-1624).
Dreams of Darien

An exhibition shining a light on the University of Edinburgh's links to the Darien 'scheme' and the Company of Scotland Trading to Africa and the Indies.
Preserving BITs

BITs Magazine through the lens of Graphic Design

Discover the history of BITs magazine – a quarterly newsletter sharing developments in technology to support learning, teaching, and everyday business at the University since the early 1990s.
Animal Encounters in the RESP Archive

Exploring animal-human relationships across the Regional Ethnology of Scotland Project

Showcasing content from the extensive archive of the Regional Ethnology of Scotland Project that explores relationships between humans and animals over the past 80 years.
A Carrying Stream

A sensory journey around Scotland through the sounds of its people and places.
From the Archives to the Future

Exploring queer identity through writing and zine making

A showcase of creative responses to the Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard collection in the Lothian Health Services Archive.
Library Lives

Hidden Histories of Reading in Georgian Edinburgh

An exhibition showcasing findings from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)-funded research project, Books and Borrowing, 1750-1830: An Analysis of Scottish Borrowers’ Registers.
The Art of Decorated Papers

A showcase of beautifully decorated papers recently purchased for the University's collections.
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.
Student of Light

Robert Blomfield’s University experience

A showcase of photographs of the University of Edinburgh from 1956 to 1964.
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.
Library of Ideas

Collecting thoughts, creating perspectives

A showcase of artistic responses by ECA students to material from the University’s collections.

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