Help knock down walls

Staff are invited to submit entries for a prestigious Falling Walls Lab to be hosted by the University in the summer.

Falling Walls Labs are international events where academics, entrepreneurs and professionals, aged 35 and under, have three minutes to present innovative ideas that could have a positive impact on society.

A jury of academics and business leaders will choose one of the 20 ideas presented at the Edinburgh event on 29 July to go through to the final in Berlin in November.

The Edinburgh finalist will also win a ticket to the Falling Walls Conference, where some of the world’s most prominent scientists will present their breakthrough research. Travel to Berlin and accommodation are included.

Applications and deadline

The Falling Walls Lab Edinburgh seeks entries from innovative thinkers, including masters students, PhD candidates, post-doctoral researchers, professionals and entrepreneurs.

Ideas in all disciplines are welcome and presentations can showcase a research project, business plan or entrepreneurial or social initiative.

Applications for the Falling Walls Lab Edinburgh close on 31 May.

The event is open to the public, and staff are encouraged to join the audience.

Inspiring background

Falling Walls was established on 9 November 2009, the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Falling Walls Conference is held annually on 9 November.

The movement aims to connect science with industry, politics, media and culture, identify trends, and inspire people to continue to break down barriers.