Professor Sarah McGeown Inaugural Lecture The Power and Pleasures of Reading: How Books can Engage, Empower, and Enrich Us, by Professor Sarah McGeown This inaugural lecture celebrates the rich and diverse benefits that accrue from reading books, particularly when we engage deeply with the books that we read. From developing literacy and language skills, to supporting psychological wellbeing, expanding life experiences, and enhancing our knowledge and understanding of the world, ourselves, and others, books can empower, enrich, and inspire us. Yet research demonstrates consistent declines in book reading enjoyment and engagement, and reversing this trajectory is now an urgent issue. Drawing upon her work in research-practice partnerships and participatory approaches, Professor McGeown highlights the extensive benefits that can be gained from reading books, and what we can do, collectively, to support the reading motivation and engagement of younger generations. You can learn more here: https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/literacylab/ Lecture detailsThis lecture will be held in person and online via Zoom. Please note your attendance option when registering and ensure you complete your email address accurately. For those attending remotely, the online joining link will be emailed to you after registration closes.The lecture will be held in Godfrey Thomson Hall, Thomson's Land, Holyrood Campus. The venue is on the ground floor and will be clearly signposted.Please note that this lecture will be recorded.There will be a drinks reception after the lecture. Apr 23 2025 17.15 - 19.30 Professor Sarah McGeown Inaugural Lecture Please join us for Professor Sarah McGeown's Inaugural Lecture on the benefits of reading. Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ Google Maps Book your ticket here...
Professor Sarah McGeown Inaugural Lecture The Power and Pleasures of Reading: How Books can Engage, Empower, and Enrich Us, by Professor Sarah McGeown This inaugural lecture celebrates the rich and diverse benefits that accrue from reading books, particularly when we engage deeply with the books that we read. From developing literacy and language skills, to supporting psychological wellbeing, expanding life experiences, and enhancing our knowledge and understanding of the world, ourselves, and others, books can empower, enrich, and inspire us. Yet research demonstrates consistent declines in book reading enjoyment and engagement, and reversing this trajectory is now an urgent issue. Drawing upon her work in research-practice partnerships and participatory approaches, Professor McGeown highlights the extensive benefits that can be gained from reading books, and what we can do, collectively, to support the reading motivation and engagement of younger generations. You can learn more here: https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/literacylab/ Lecture detailsThis lecture will be held in person and online via Zoom. Please note your attendance option when registering and ensure you complete your email address accurately. For those attending remotely, the online joining link will be emailed to you after registration closes.The lecture will be held in Godfrey Thomson Hall, Thomson's Land, Holyrood Campus. The venue is on the ground floor and will be clearly signposted.Please note that this lecture will be recorded.There will be a drinks reception after the lecture. Apr 23 2025 17.15 - 19.30 Professor Sarah McGeown Inaugural Lecture Please join us for Professor Sarah McGeown's Inaugural Lecture on the benefits of reading. Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ Google Maps Book your ticket here...
Apr 23 2025 17.15 - 19.30 Professor Sarah McGeown Inaugural Lecture Please join us for Professor Sarah McGeown's Inaugural Lecture on the benefits of reading.
