Books & Ideas Talks Tue 15 April at 2pm Ecology in Comics: Talk with Laurent Quesada There's nothing like a comic strip to clearly and humorously explain concepts that are generally considered complex. Laurent Quesada, head of comic book programming at…
Arts Books & Ideas Exhibition 15 April to 22 May Prix BD Cabaret Vert Exhibition Le Cabaret Vert is a multi-disciplinary festival at Charleville-Mézières in the Ardennes. It lasts 4 days in mid-August, the 18th edition will take place from…
Arts Books & Ideas Tue 22 April at 7pm at the Institut français d'Écosse Earth Month 2025: Cultures of Action – Opening Event Join us for the official introduction of the Earth Month project where we celebrate the intersection of art, sustainability, and action. This special event will feature: Opening address…
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 26 April at 10.30am Heure du conte “Les animaux et leur habitat” Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading and crafts where we’ll dive into the amazing world of animals and their habitats. We will be…
Books & Ideas Tue 29 April at 12.30pm Groupe de lecture “Nos richesses” de Kaouther Adimi Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Books & Ideas Talks Tue 29 April in Edinburgh | Wed 30 April in Glasgow at 7pm Protecting Our Ocean Heritage How can we safeguard our seas for future generations? This Earth Month 2025 event will explore our maritime heritage, highlighting the cultural and ecological significance…
Books & Ideas Talks Wed 30 April at 5pm Meet the author Karim Kattan Palestinian author Karim Kattan was born in 1989 in Jerusalem and grew up in Bethlehem. The Palace on the Higher Hill, his first novel, won…
Books & Ideas Talks Tue 6 May in Edinburgh | Wed 7 May in Glasgow at 7pm Greening Scotland’s Cities: Heritage & Sustainability Scotland’s cities are a blend of historic charm and modern ambition—but how can they balance heritage preservation with the urgent need for sustainability? This Earth…
Arts Books & Ideas Tue 13 May in Edinburgh | Wed 14 May in Glasgow at 7pm Circular Design Circular Design is the innovative approach transforming industries and paving the way for a sustainable future. Sustainable design practices form a crucial element in eliminating waste…
Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 17 May at 10.30am Heure du conte “Observons la faune et la flore” Come explore the magical world of flora and fauna! We'll kick things off with an enchanting book reading about nature's wonders, René Mettler's La nature…
Books & Ideas Workshops Tue 20 May at 2.30pm Bilingual creative writing workshop: Exploring French and British travel writing in the Enlightenment In this bilingual collaborative workshop with French students from the University of Rouen, participants will be introduced to the genre of travel writing across both…
Films Books & Ideas Thu 22 May at 8pm in Glasgow Why We Fight / Pourquoi on se bat + Q&A with director Camille Étienne The screening will be followed by a Q&A with French director and environmental activist Camille Étienne. It will take place at the Goethe-Institut Glasgow as…
Books & Ideas Talks Thu 22 May at 5.30pm Francophone literatures today: between the postcolonial and the global ‘’Francophonie‘’ today constitutes a literary archipelago of global importance. As there are still many misunderstandings regarding the notion of ‘francophone’, it is particularly interesting to…
Books & Ideas Talks Thu 22 May at 6pm in Glasgow Rewilding Scotland: From Past to Future Scotland’s landscapes have been shaped by centuries of deforestation, but today, rewilding is rewriting the story. This Earth Month 2025 event will bring together experts, artists, and…
Books & Ideas Talks Tue 27 May at 4pm Marie-Antoinette, the woman beyond the myth Myths about Marie Antoinette abound. She is one of the most famous characters in History, and yet so much we know about her is wrong:…
Books & Ideas Tue 27 May at 12.30pm Groupe de lecture “Le livre des heures” de Anne Delaflotte Mehdevi Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Books & Ideas Talks Tue 3 June at 4pm Meet the author Anne Delaflotte Mehdevi French writer Anne Delaflotte Mehdevi was born in Auxerre. After completing a degree in international law, she moved to Prague where she learned and practiced…
Books & Ideas Tue 10 June at 12.30pm Groupe de lecture “Le passeur” de Stéphanie Coste Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Books & Ideas Education Thu 25 Sep at 6pm European Day of languages – Aberlangs: Aberdeen City of Languages During this talk hosted for the European Day of Languages, Drs Fransiska Louwagie and Clémence O’Connor (University of Aberdeen) will discuss Aberlangs, a partnership initiative…
Books & Ideas On Celebrating Comics and Graphic Novels Next event : Ecology in Comics: Talk with Laurent Quesada Tue 15 Apr at 14:00
Arts Books & Ideas 22 April to 22 May Earth Month 2025: Cultures of Action Next event : Ecology in Comics: Talk with Laurent Quesada Tue 15 Apr at 14:00
Festivals & series On Women Shaping the World Next event : Fiona Monbet Jazz Quartet: Maelström Wed 23 Apr at 18:00
