ECA Student Welcome Social 2025
Join us for a student social event with a preview of the show & drinks at Talbot Rice Gallery to welcome you to the University of Edinburgh!
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Talbot Rice Gallery
South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
About this event
You are invited to a social event at the Talbot Rice Gallery to welcome you to University of Edinburgh.
The event is part of Welcome Week and includes a preview of the show, refreshments and a music set by DJ aminabonthebeat, inspired by the work of Wael Shawky.
Wael Shawky’s film installations explore histories that have shaped our world. Intricately created sets and painted environments become host to exquisitely crafted and costumed characters, who perform versions of history connected to conflicts that continue to rage around us. Across Shawky’s Cabaret Crusades series and the recent Drama 1882 (created for the Egyptian Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024), Shawky reopens the narrative of the series of religious wars known as the Crusades and highlights the events leading up to the British occupation of Egypt in 1882.
Please note that photography will be taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs made are likely to appear on our website or social media. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let the photographer or a member of our team know on the evening.
Talbot Rice Gallery / Playfair Library
Friday 12th September
18.00-20.00
*Student ID & proof of age will be required at the door
*No large backpacks or bags allowed in the gallery
Frequently asked questions
We encourage booking your ticket due to the limited capacity of this event. However, we will still be able to accept walk-ins if there is capacity available.
We have wheelchair access from our entrance via West College Street. There is a lift that takes you to the White Gallery and wheelchair access to the Playfair Library. We also have an accessible toilet. Out Geogian Gallery Balcony is currently not fully accessible
Yes, we will check your student ID & proof of age at the door. Please have this ready upon arrival!
While the event runs until 8.00pm, we encourage entry before 7.00pm so that you don't miss out on the fun!
While this event is tailored for ECA students, where capacities allow we are happy to have interdisciplinary mingling at our events! Student ID will still be required for non-ECA students.
Yes refreshments will be provided. Alcoholic beverages will only be served to guests over the age of 18. Your ID will be checked upon entry.
Due to the nature of the exhibition and to ensure artwork safety, we ask that you do not bring any large bags or items with you. There are coat racks available in the Playfair Library and in a small cloak closet in Talbot Rice Gallery but there will not be a monitored coat-check.
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