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.

Join our campus-wide monthly book club open to all staff, students and learners at Holyrood Campus. 

The Book Club is on the first Wednesday of every month from 17:15 – 18:15 in the Resource Centre.  

  • On Wednesday 5 November we are discussing The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark.  
  • On Wednesday 3 December we are discussing All the Beauty in the World: A Museum Guard’s Adventures in Life, Loss and Art by Patrick Bringley.  
  • Copies of both books are available to browse in the Resource Centre.  

To sign up, complete this form or speak to a Resource Centre Assistant – or just turn up on the night. We look forward to seeing you there! 

 


Do you have any questions about finding materials, your course 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 be happy to help you improve your search skills, locate key texts, and advise on how to get the most out of the library services. No appointment necessary, drop-in times as follows: 

Wednesday 1 October from 13:30 – 15:30

Wednesday 29 October from 13:30 – 15:30

Wednesday 26 November from 13:30 – 15:30

Wednesday 10 December from 13:30 – 15:30

 

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.

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

  • Date: Thursdays from 30 October until 27 November
  • Time:  17:30 – 18:30
  • Location: The Nook, Paterson's Land (LG13)
  • Important Info: B1 (Intermediate) and above

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 30 October and Thursday 13 November
  • 17:30 – 18:30 All levels welcome

 

French Conversation Circle with Ana Zeron and Calder Ferguson

  • Friday 7 November
  • 14:00 – 14:45 A1 (Beginners) and A2 (Elementary)
  • 15:00 – 16:00 B1 (Intermediate) and above

 

German Conversation Circle with Jeannette Rissmann and Susanne Tauber

  • Friday 21 November
  • 14:00 – 14:45 A1 (Beginners) and A2 (Elementary)
  • 15:00 – 16:00 B1 (Intermediate) and above

 

Italian Conversation Circle with Michela Talin and Renata Moio

  • Thursday 27 November
  • 16:15 – 17:15 A1 (Beginners) and A2 (Elementary)
  • 18:00 – 19:00 B1 (Intermediate) and above

 

Spanish Conversation Circle with Miriam Villafuerte Martínez

  • Friday 28 November
  • 14:00 – 14:45 A1 (Beginners) and A2 (Elementary)
  • 15:00 – 16:00 B1 (Intermediate) and above

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