This event will discuss the question “How can Arts and Humanities research and practice contribute to Scotland’s future by helping to address the challenges facing our 
society?“. By showcasing inspiring projects and initiatives which have put theory into practice, realising the collaboration- and capacity-building potential of cultural and creative work. The event also aims to foster public discussion of the contribution of the Humanities and Arts in relation to major societal challenges, and of how we might realise that contribution better in a post-Referendum Scotland.
Event Name: Arts and Humanities at the Parliament
Venue: Fairfax Somerville Room, The Scottish Parliament
Time: 6pm -8pm
Date: 8 October 2014
Agenda
18:00 Welcome: Anne Schwan,RSE Young Academy of Scotland (YAS), Clare Adamson MSP, Humza Yousaf MSP
18:10 Panel Discussion
Aileen Fyfe (YAS) – Chair
Panellists
Rob Dunbar (University of Edinburgh)
Fiona Watson (University of the Highlands and Islands)
Pauline McLean (BBC Scotland)
Chris Whatley (University of Dundee)
Chris Dalglish (YAS) – Closing remarks
19:00 Exhibition/Networking – 8 projects and organisations will be on display around the room with canapés and wine available.
20:00 Close
