2015 Alcuin Lecture - 'Our infinite Scotland small?' Choosing worlds to join.
Fri 5 June 2015
SG1
The 2015 Alcuin Lecture
Named after Alcuin of York, a teacher, theologian, and poet who advised the Emperor Charlemagne, this annual lecture hosted by the Department of Politics and International Relations is given on a topic concerning the UK and Europe.
Neal Ascherson is a Scottish historian and journalist who currently writes for the Guardian. He will be speaking on the historical connections between Scotland and Europe, how they can be exploited in the present context, and the importance of re-establishing an active and distinct ‘European identity’ for Scotland in the next few years.
The lecture will be followed by a reception in the atrium of the Alison Richard Building.
Cost: Free
Enquiries and booking
Booking is optional.
All welcome, but registration would be helpful. Please contact Miss Helen Williams to register by 12 noon on 2 June.
Enquiries: Helen Williams Website Email: enquiries@polis.cam.ac.uk Telephone: 01223 767261
Timing
Venue
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