Public events in Dumfries & Galloway

The School of Interdisciplinary Studies organises and promotes a rolling programme of public events which take place at the Dumfries Campus and elsewhere across Dumfries & Galloway. Many events are organised in partnership with local organisations.

Email admissions-dumfries@glasgow.ac.uk for information and to book or register.


Boyan Ensemble of Kiev

Saturday 5 October, 7.30pm

The first visit to Dumfries by this remarkable choir, on its 21st annual tour of the UK. The 26 members present a programme of compelling intensity and precision. The first half of the concert evokes the spiritual drama and gold-encrusted atmosphere of the Eastern Orthodox tradition, while in the second half, songs of joy, humour and nostalgia convey the rich folk culture of Ukraine. Complete mastery of vocal technique, with delicately floated pianissimos and breathtakingly brilliant fortes. Complementing the awesome bass voices is a single lyric soprano soloist, who adds a unique quality that further distinguishes the choir.

Crichton Memorial Church, Bankend Road, Dumfries

Tickets £16/£12 (£12 concession students/U18s only)

available from:

The Midsteeple, Dumfries

Thomas Tosh, Thornhill

the University of Glasgow, Dumfries 01387 702131/702001


Pallium Seminar to mark World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

Friday 11th October 2013, 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Honesty, Individuality and Equity

Dr Lindsay Martin, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

Each year we hold an event to mark this special day. Groups around the world take part in activities to promote hospice and palliative care and this year the theme of the day is Achieving Universal coverage of palliative care: dispelling the myths. Seminar to take place between 1.00 and 2.00 pm in Room 232 (Rutherford/McCowan). Lunch available from 12.30 pm.

Rutherford/McCowan Building, Crichton University Campus

Admission/lunch is free, but please reserve lunch/seminar place by contacting: Phillipa McNeill, phillipa.mcneill@glasgow.ac.uk 01387 702131


Annual Christmas Concert

Saturday 14th December, 7.30pm

Annual Christmas Concert with the University of Glasgow Chapel Choir and Dumfries Town Band

Crichton Memorial Church, Bankend Road, Dumfries

Admission by ticket only