COL Festival of Languages

Mon May 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh

Centre for Open Learning
Publisher/HostCentre for Open Learning
COL Festival of Languages
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Join us for a vibrant one-day festival celebrating the rich multilingualism and cultural diversity within the COL community and beyond.
About this Event

This unique student–staff co-led event offers an inclusive, equitable, and decolonised space to share your languages, explore diverse cultures, and connect with others. Discover creative outputs from language and art workshops, and take part in a dynamic programme designed to celebrate the many voices that shape our community.

What’s On:

  • Language taster sessions
  • Cultural and art workshops
  • Talks and displays
  • View our full programme of events

Supported by the Student Partnership Agreement Funding Scheme, this exciting new initiative aims to inspire future projects and deepen our community’s appreciation of multilingualism.

Who can attend?
All UoE students, staff and learners are warmly invited to join the celebration and be part of an event that centres around your languages and cultures.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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