# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Narratives of the Future
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Explore how we imagine the future through literary, cultural and political perspectives, and how narratives shape today’s global challenges.About this EventThis panel brings together four speakers to explore how we imagine the future and the different approaches that shape our visions of tomorrow. Focusing on interdisciplinary perspectives from literary studies, cultural studies, and political theory, the panel will explore what these fields can contribute to discussions about the future and the challenges we experience in the world today.The panel features:Chair: Professor Anna Vaninskaya (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, University of Edinburgh)Professor Mathias Thaler (School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh): The Future in the AnthropoceneDr Jarita Holbrook (School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh): Afrofuturism FuturesDr Emrah Atasoy (The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, University of Edinburgh): The Future in Utopian & Dystopian NarrativesDr Owen Holland (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, the University of Edinburgh): Visions of the Future in Edward Carpenter’s Towards DemocracyTogether, these talks will open an interdisciplinary dialogue on how the future is imagined, interpreted, and represented across literary and cultural narratives, and how such visions shape our understanding of contemporary global complexities. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be served afterwards.This is a free event, which means we overbook to allow for no-shows and to avoid empty seats. While we generally do not have to turn people away, this does mean we cannot guarantee everyone a place. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.You can also attend virtually - please click here to register for Teams Webinar.Accessibility:This event will take place at IASH, 2 Hope Park Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9NW. Please see a map here: https://www.iash.ed.ac.uk/locationThe Seminar Room is on the first floor, and unfortunately IASH does not have a lift. If you have mobility issues and would like to discuss access, please contact iash@ed.ac.uk as soon as possible.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/narratives-of-the-future/100001985575387434
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, virtual, webinar
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities
- **lat**: 55.942138
- **long**: -3.186234
- **full address**: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, 2 Hope Park Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Narratives of the Future being held?
  - **A:** Narratives of the Future takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, 2 Hope Park Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Narratives of the Future?
  - **A:** Narratives of the Future is organized by Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Narratives of the Future is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Narratives of the Future sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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