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Treasures of the New College collection
2006 © The University of Edinburgh

Treasures of the New College collection

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2006 saw the beginning of the Funk project which led to the cataloguing and preservation of numerous items from the New College archives.
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Rooms renamed in honour of two inspirational, female theologians
2016 Left: Elizabeth Templeton, Right: Marcella Althaus-Reid

Rooms renamed in honour of two inspirational, female theologians

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On Thursday 15 September 2016, two teaching rooms were renamed in honour of inspirational, female theologians from New College history.
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Rainy Hall Restorations
2018

Rainy Hall Restorations

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In September 2018, work began to restore Rainy Hall in time for the General Assembly in May 2019.
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Library upheaval in a good cause
2020

Library upheaval in a good cause

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In 2020 work began to upgrade New College Library.
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The New College Clock – 175 years overdue
2021

The New College Clock – 175 years overdue

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To mark the 175th anniversary of the founding of New College, we’ve remedied what our predecessors didn't get around to, and installed a magnificent clock.
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The New College Tapestry
2021

The New College Tapestry

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As part of our 175th Anniversary celebrations in 2021 we were gifted a beautiful tapestry designed by heraldic artist Andrew Jamieson who also designed the coronation invites for King...
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New College Library returns to Mound Place
2023

New College Library returns to Mound Place

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In 2023 we were pleased to welcome New College Library back to Mound Place after its temporary relocation to 40 George Square.
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Let there be light! New College Quad lighting shines bright
2024

Let there be light! New College Quad lighting shines bright

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Thanks to a generous donation from Alumnus Rev Dr Robert Funk, New College has been able to install beautiful new lighting for our quad area. This project was essential...
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Meditation and Multifaith Space re-opens
2025

Meditation and Multifaith Space re-opens

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In 2025 we were pleased to be able to re-open our Meditation and Multifaith Space (previously known as the Sanctuary) located on the ground floor of the New College...
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