Edinburgh Medical School thanks its community Professor Tom Gillingwater, who leads the anatomical bequest programme, Dr Janet Skinner, Director of Clinical Skills, and Dr Vicki McCorkell, Interim Lead for Communication Skills in Medical Education at the University, explore and explain the ways in which Edinburgh Medical School couldn't operate without the enthusiastic support of the people of Edinburgh.Silent TeachersWe are delighted to be collaborating with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) this year through the Silent Teachers project, inspired by the generous individuals who donate their bodies to medical teaching and research. This is an ambitious multistrand artistic project that brings together music, performance, film and learning.A dedicated Silent Teachers commission for clarinet and string quartet, by SCO Associate Composer, Jay Capperauld, will be premiered at a special SCO performance after the lecture.Silent Teachers Nov 17 2026 18.00 - 19.15 Edinburgh Medical School thanks its community Join Professor Tom Gillingwater, Dr Janet Skinner and Dr Vicki McCorkell as they explore the invaluable support of our community of volunteers. The talks will be followed by a premiere Scottish Chamber Orchestra performance of a specially commissioned work by Jay Capperauld. Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EF Book your place via Eventbrite This article was published on Friday 7 November 2025
Edinburgh Medical School thanks its community Professor Tom Gillingwater, who leads the anatomical bequest programme, Dr Janet Skinner, Director of Clinical Skills, and Dr Vicki McCorkell, Interim Lead for Communication Skills in Medical Education at the University, explore and explain the ways in which Edinburgh Medical School couldn't operate without the enthusiastic support of the people of Edinburgh.Silent TeachersWe are delighted to be collaborating with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) this year through the Silent Teachers project, inspired by the generous individuals who donate their bodies to medical teaching and research. This is an ambitious multistrand artistic project that brings together music, performance, film and learning.A dedicated Silent Teachers commission for clarinet and string quartet, by SCO Associate Composer, Jay Capperauld, will be premiered at a special SCO performance after the lecture.Silent Teachers Nov 17 2026 18.00 - 19.15 Edinburgh Medical School thanks its community Join Professor Tom Gillingwater, Dr Janet Skinner and Dr Vicki McCorkell as they explore the invaluable support of our community of volunteers. The talks will be followed by a premiere Scottish Chamber Orchestra performance of a specially commissioned work by Jay Capperauld. Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EF Book your place via Eventbrite This article was published on Friday 7 November 2025
Nov 17 2026 18.00 - 19.15 Edinburgh Medical School thanks its community Join Professor Tom Gillingwater, Dr Janet Skinner and Dr Vicki McCorkell as they explore the invaluable support of our community of volunteers. The talks will be followed by a premiere Scottish Chamber Orchestra performance of a specially commissioned work by Jay Capperauld.
