University participated in Midlothian Science Festival
The October Science Festival featured events from University researchers on topics ranging from Li-Fi to the Science of the Paranormal.
The Midlothian Science Festival took place 2-17 October at a variety of locations. Many of the events were free to attend.
Midlothian Science Festival website
Events
Easter Bush Campus Open Day
Saturday 3 October 2015, 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Easter Bush Campus, EH25 9RG, Roslin
Free family event. Attendees had the chance to meet the scientists from The Roslin Institute, Scotland’s Rural College and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, and participate in hands-on activities.
Launch Event for Changing World – Satellite Images
Sunday 4 October 2015, 11.00am - 3.00pm
West Street Arts Centre, EH26 9DL, Penicuik
Free event. A preview of the new exhibition 'Space for Reflection – Living with Environmental Change', which looked at the use of satellite imagery to reflect upon man's impact on the earth. Post-Graduate student Xu Teo gave a talk at 2:30pm about working in the field of environmental satellite imagery.
The Midlothian Lecture — Li-Fi
Monday 5 October 2015, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Lasswade Centre, EH19 2LA, Bonnyrigg
Free event for adults. Professor Harald Haas discussed Li-Fi, an invention which uses LED light bulbs for wireless data communication.
Unbelievable: The Science of the Paranormal at Dalkeith Library
Tuesday 6 October 2015, 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Dalkeith Library, EH22 1AE
Free event for adults. After a sell-out Fringe run, Dr Caroline Watt from the Koestler Parapsychology Unit returned to host a series of experiments that uncovered the truth about dowsing, telepathy and psychic readings.
Unbelievable: The Science of the Paranormal at Loanhead Library
Tuesday 6 October 2015, 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Loanhead Library, EH20 9HD
Free event for adults. After a sell-out Fringe run, Dr Caroline Watt from the Koestler Parapsychology Unit returned to host a series of experiments that uncovered the truth about dowsing, telepathy and psychic readings.
Dolly: Edinburgh, Roslin and the Birth of Modern Genetics
Tuesday 6 October 2015, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Penicuik Library, EH26 9EP, Penicuik
Free event for adults. Clare Button, from Library & University Collections, told the story of pioneering animal breeder James Cossar Ewart, Professor of Natural History at the University from 1882-1933.
Science in the Saddle
Wednesday 7 October 2015, 10.00am - 4.00pm
The Roslin Institute, EH25 9RG
A 12 mile cycle ride with Roslin Institute, stopping at Artemis, The Secret Herb Garden and the Roslin Institute.
Getting a good start in life
Wednesday 7 October 2015, 10.30am - 12.00pm
Glencorse Centre, EH26 0QZ, Penicuik
Free family event. A science-themed soft play session for little ones and a chance for their carers to meet Roslin Institute scientists working on reproductive biology.
Turing Test – Man or Machine?
Wednesday 7 October 2015, 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Crystalmount Sheltered Housing Centre, Dalkeith
Free event, 16+. Dr Mark Sprevak talked about Alan Turing's work and life and even try the famous Turing Test on some of the best machine intelligence.
An Esk Valley Riparian Ramble
Thursday 8 October 2015, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Lasswade School Green, EH18 1NB, Lasswade
Free event for adults. The University, along with the Ranger Service and Forth Fisheries, led a 12 mile guided walk taking in Mavisbank, Roslin Glen and Springfield Mill, along the River North Esk.
Supercomputers: Really, Why?
Thursday 8 October 2015, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Mayfield Library, EH22 5PD, Dalkeith
Free family event. A chance to meet ARCHER, the world's fastest supercomputer supported by the University of Edinburgh.
Age – What’s your number?
Thursday 8 October 2015, 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Penicuik Town Hall, EH26 8HS
Free event for adults. Hosted by the comedienne Susan Morrison, the show presented the work of Edinburgh researchers into the ageing brain through interactive games, a short film, and a ‘talk show’ atmosphere. Featuring Dr Stuart Ritchie and Dr Susan Shenkin.
SCI FUN
Sunday 11 October 2015, 10.00am - 3.30pm
National Mining Museum, EH22 4QN, Newtongrange
Free family event, first hour for children, adults and their families with autism spectrum conditions. 50+ activities from the University's mobile hands-on science centre. Activities ranged from controlling lightning to relaxing in a spinning chair.
Science of Singing
Sunday 11 October 2015, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Rosslyn Chapel, EH25 9PT, Roslin
£3.50. PhD music student Ailie Reid explained the science behind sound and why the sounds acts as it does in the different spaces around Rosslyn Chapel.
Dancing Light: multiple sessions
Tuesday 13 October 2015, 9.30am - 4.00pm
Lasswade Centre, EH19 2LA, Bonnyrigg
Free family event. In an event from the School of Chemistry, children learned about the unique properties of light and its applications through dance and movement.
Bring Back the Bees
Wednesday 14 October 2015, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Secret Herb Garden, EH10 7EA, Damhead
Free event for adults. Scientist and beekeeper Mark Barnet talked about his project mapping honeybee health in Scotland and further investigations under-way at the Roslin Institute.
RNA – The unsung hero of life
Thursday 15 October 2015, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Penicuik Town Hall, EH26 8HS
Free for U3A members, £2 non members. Professor Jean Beggs talked about her pioneering work in molecular biology. She is the Royal Society Darwin Trust Professor in the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology.
Talking about… Cancer
Thursday 15 October 2015, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Lasswade Centre, EH19 2LA, Bonnyrigg
Free event for adults. An evening with a short talk and discussion from a range of people who live and work with cancer, including Professor Bill Earnshaw from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology.
Glencorse Science Day
Friday 16 October 2015, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Glencorse Centre, EH26 0QZ, Auchendinny
Free family event. A day of fun, family-friendly science activities and including a chance to meet the wildlife vets from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.