Events calendar

Find out about our activities in the community.

The College runs activities throughout the year where you can meet our researchers, explore our research and discuss its impact on health and society. 

Events and activities vary from year to year, but there is also an annual programme of events, listed below.

 

Public events

EventDescriptionTime of year
Anatomical Museum tourHome to an impressive collection of historical and anatomical specimens. Usually open to the public on the last Saturday of each month from 10am to 4pm.Throughout the year
University of Edinburgh Lab tours and eventsVisit 'behind the scenes' in a Cancer Research UK lab and ask researchers about their work and efforts towards beating cancer and disease.Throughout the year
Brain Awareness WeekWorkshops run by Edinburgh Neuroscience to introduce Primary 7 pupils to the basic structure of the brain.March
Edinburgh Science FestivalThe College runs several events as part of the festival, with the aim to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the world around them.April, May, July
MRC Festival of Medical ResearchCollege units, centres and institutes funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) showcase and discuss their work through events and activities.June
Royal Highland ShowActivities, displays and information about the research, clinical and teaching work at the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus. Run by The Roslin Institute and The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.June
Cabaret of Dangerous IdeasCoDI drags academics out of their ivory towers to debate today’s burning issues and cutting edge research with audiences at the Stand Comedy Club. Part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.August

 

Schools programmes

ActivityDescriptionTime of year
Science InsightsWork experience programme for 5th year high school pupils providing a real insight into the work and life of research scientists. July
Get Brainy workshopsWorkshop organised and run by Edinburgh Neuroscience and cover different neuroscience-related topics aimed at different age groups.Ongoing throughout the year
Science BuddiesBrings together local young people and Edinburgh BioQuarter scientists, developing young people’s science capital and supporting schools in delivering a first rate science education.Ongoing
Castlebrae SuperlabA hub for science, innovation and community discovery in the heart of Craigmillar and Niddrie. Ongoing

 

Public lectures

LectureDescriptionTime of year
Inaugural lecturesAn important part of the College’s calendar, the inaugural lectures are a marking of a professor's academic pathway thus far – and their aims for the future. On average, we hold about six inaugural lectures a year. Ongoing throughout the year
Edinburgh Medical DebateEdinburgh Medical School and Edinburgh Medical Students’ Council host an annual debate around topical issues in healthcare. The panels typically includes representatives of the student body and experts in the relevant field.Autumn

 

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