Events

We'll be marking 300 years of Edinburgh Medical School with a wide variety of in-person and online events, both throughout 2026 and in the lead up to it.

You'll find all of our events throughout 2025 and 2026 listed here. Please check back regularly for more events as we add them.

Events

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Mar 20 2026 -

Faces of Edinburgh Medical School outdoor exhibition

In collaboration with Edinburgh Science Festival, this outdoor photography exhibition tells the story of some of the people who have shaped Edinburgh Medical School’s past and present.

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Apr 03 2026 -

Edinburgh City of Medicine exhibition

In collaboration with Surgeons' Hall Museums, this exhibition uncovers 300 years of Edinburgh, the city mapped by medicine.

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Apr 30 2026 -

Edinburgh City of Medicine

An evening lecture exploring the hidden histories and enduring legacy of a city shaped by medicine.

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May 04 2026 -

The Compassion Salon: Gavin Francis and Ruthanne Baxter

Join Gavin Francis and Ruthanne Baxter at The Compassion Salon chatting about compassion in their work and lives.

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May 05 2026 -

Exploring our past, sharing our present and building our future at IGC

Edinburgh Medical School 300: Exploring our past, sharing our present and building our future at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer

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May 08 2026 -

Medics Musical 2026: Back to the Theatre

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Medics’ Musical 2026: Back to the Theatre takes the stage!

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May 09 2026 -

Edinburgh Medical School 300 and the Edinburgh Tartan Parade

Join Edinburgh Medical School for the annual Tartan Parade in Edinburgh.

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May 11 2026 -

Usher Connects | Rebuilding lives after stroke: Global opportunities for research

Join us for Usher Connects, a networking event bringing together researchers and clinicians with an interest in Life after Stroke.

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May 11 2026 -

Legacies and responsibilities: Edinburgh's anatomy collections

Join Nicole Anderson and Malcolm MacCallum as they explore the care and stewardship of Edinburgh's anatomical collections.

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May 20 2026 -

Anatomy: Burke to Bioethics

Exploring the history of anatomy in Edinburgh, from nepo babies and Burke and Hare to the Anatomy Act.

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Jun 03 2026 -

British Pharmacological Society Public Lecture: All the circumstances of the patient

The Edinburgh Medical School—the first 300 years.

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Jun 04 2026 -

Pharmacology Futures 2026

Exploring recent innovations in pharmacology and looking ahead to the future of UK biomedical research.

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