Centre for Cardiovascular Science

Public Engagement News

The latest news about public engagement activities and events at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science.

'Imaging Inside-Out' - Castlebrae High School

Our imaging experts visited the Castlebrae High School to deliver the ‘Imaging Inside-Out’ public outreach activity.

CVS drop-in session at Falkirk Science Festival 2022

Our researchers hosted an engaging drop-in session at the STEM@The Helix as part of the Falkirk Science Festival 2022 programme.

'Imaging Inside-Out' - Scouts evening

Recently a group of researchers delivered a public outreach activity on pre-clinical imaging to the Scouts group.

BHF and ASCUS PhD students win 2020 Public Engagement Award

Manolis Solomonidis
20 students have been awarded the 2020 CVS Public Engagment award for their work with schools and adult audiences, through the BHF and ASCUS.

CVS BHF workshops at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Combined images of zebrafish and heart workshop images
BHF-funded PhD students hosted a series of free science events at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival

CVS Student named an “Education Legend” by VisitScotland

Hannah Costello receiving VisitScotland's Young Legend Award
VisitScotland has just named PhD student, Hannah Costello, as a Young Legend in Education for her work in schools, raising awareness about heart health and CPR. This award recognises the role she played in founding and implementing a British Heart Foundation schools outreach programme.