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Alumni events


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Sustainability Salon: Neighbourhood-scale infrastructure

19 Aug

Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Categories: Alumni events
Venue: Sir Alwyn Williams Building, room 423

Can local communities take centre stage in a more equitable provision of electricity, heat and grey water?

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When does free speech become hate speech?

28 Aug

Date: Friday 28 August 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:15
Categories: Alumni events
Venue: Scottish Parliament Building, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH99 1SP
Speaker: Professor Angela O'Hagan, Professor Adam Tomkins, Jason Boxt, Nik Williams, Eddie Barnes

Freedom of expression, even if some find certain views offensive, is lauded as one of the most important civil liberties. When does free speech become hate speech and what part does social media play? Join the John Smith Centre at the Festival of Politics to take part in the discussion.

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