Resource Centre Events

Pop along to the Resource Centre in Paterson's Land and join our events. These events are for our community of lifelong learners who take courses at COL.

No booking required for these events - simply come along and join us.

If you’re new to Canvas or don’t feel confident with technology, our Resource Centre Assistants can support you one-to-one. 

Simply bring your device to the Resource Centre the next time you are on campus. The team are available to help Monday to Thursday 10.00–19.00 or Friday 13:30–16:30. 

They will guide you through the basics, so you can focus on enjoying your course. 

 


Do you have questions about finding materials, reading lists, or using the library? Do you prefer to search online for help with your assignments but want to make sure you’re doing it correctly? 

Pop into the Resource Centre for a chat with our friendly librarian SarahLouise, who will help you improve your search skills, locate key texts, and get the most out of the library services. 

No appointment needed, just drop-in to the Resource Centre on: 

  • Wednesday 25 February, 13:00 – 15:00 
  • Wednesday 25 March, 13:00 – 15:00 

You can also contact SarahLouise directly for help outside these times on sarahlouise.mcdonald@ed.ac.uk.  


Join our Conversation Circles and enjoy developing your language skills with a friendly and supportive group.

All sessions are in the Resource Centre – no booking required, simply come along and join in.

Full schedule as follows:

Swahili Conversation Circle with Seline Okeno

  • Thursday 19 March 17:30 – 18:30 – all levels welcome!

 

Italian Conversation Circle with Michela Talin 

  • Wednesday 25 February 16:15 – 17:15 B1 (Intermediate) and above
  • Thursday 26 February 16:15 – 17:15 A1 (Beginners) and A2 (Elementary)

 

German Conversation Circle with Jeannette Rissmann and Susanne Tauber

  • Thursday 5 March 13:00 – 14:00 B1 (Intermediate) and above
  • Thursday 5 March 18:00 – 18:45 A1 (Beginners) and A2 (Elementary)

 

Ukrainian Conversation Circle with Yana Proskurkina

  • Thursday 12 March 16:00 - 17:00 – all levels welcome!

Join our Conversation Circles and enjoy developing your language skills with a friendly and supportive group.

These free sessions take place in The Nook – no booking required, simply come along and join in

  • Date: Every Thursday from 12 February – 19 March
  • Time:  17:30 – 18:30
  • Location: The Nook, Paterson's Land (LG13)
  • Important Info: B1 (Intermediate) and above

Tuesday 24 February, 16:00 – 17:00  

Join us in the Resource Centre for our Gaelic Conversation Circle, led by Catherine Tinney, Gaelic teacher at the Centre for Open Learning (COL). It’s a welcoming, supportive space to practise and develop your Gaelic language skills - no booking needed. Just drop in and take part. All levels welcome. Free.  

This event is part of Seachdain Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann / Gaelic Week Edinburgh 


  • From Tuesday 17 March 

Learners on this hands-on course develop their skills through practice, discovery, and engagement with materials and techniques in our specialist arts studio. 

The course is open to all – from those exploring contemporary sculpture for the first time to those who wish to develop their artistic practice.  

Pop into the Resource Centre to take a look at some of our learner's creations.


  • Thursday 12 February and Thursday 26 February, 11:00 - 12:00

Cothrom còmhraidh fosgailte do gach duine. Thig còmhla rinn airson cabadaich is srùbag!

Conversation circle open to all. Come and join us for a cuppa and a chat!

Gàidhlig | Gaelic 


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