Public Engagement News & Events
We enjoy sharing our research with the wider public, whether they be children, families, patients or other scientists
COVID-19
Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, all in-person activities have been postponed until further notice. We have uploaded resources which will help parents and children continue to learn about immunology and fundamental science concepts at home.
Science Insights 2021 applications are now live for S5 pupils
Science Insights is an exciting work experience programme designed to give 5th year high school pupils a real insight into the work and life of research scientists.
CIR releases COVID-19 animations to address misinformation pandemic
December 2020: In partnership with the British Society for Immunology, the Centre for Inflammation Research have produced a three-part animated series on the human immune system and how immune memories form in response to infections like coronavirus.
Research Insights is launched across the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
November 2020: Free online public events, exploring the science and research taking place in our College, will be broadcast on Wednesdays from November to March.
Crohn's & Colitis research: Having the guts to go online
October 2020: IBD researchers share their work at Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s first virtual Patient Involvement in Research Day
'Science from the Sofa' goes online with Emily Gwyer Findlay at Biggar SciFest
September 2020: Emily Gwyer Findlay from CIR and Shane Canning from the University Press Office speak at Biggar Science Festival about what it's like to work with the press.
Science Insights goes online with the help of CIR researchers
July 2020 - Students, postdocs and PIs from CIR sign up to help with Science Insights, a programme for pupils which democratises access to high quality science and medical work experience.
EBSOC Delivery Team wins the CIR Public Engagement award 2020
June 2020 – Ross Dobie, Elena Dora and Katie Smith have been presented with the Centre’s 2020 Trainee Award for Excellence in Public Engagement for their work with schools, including lab-based workshops at EBSOC.
Global impacts of the pandemic on non COVID-19 research
June 2020 - Principal Investigator Dr Carsten Hansen reflects on the impact of the global pandemic on his lab’s research in the fields of cancer, inflammation and tissue repair.
Lockdown learning with Dundee Science Centre's Body Bits Week
May 2020 - PhD student Susanna Riley has contributed to Dundee Science Centre's Home Learning Programme with an activity about DNA and genetics.
CIR takes part in Edinburgh Science Festival's digital lockdown offering
April 2020: The CIR Let's Talk about Health public lecture on inflammatory bowel disease becomes a feature of this year's digital Edinburgh Science Festival programme.
Researchers run Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre workshops for local pupils
March 2020 - Scientists from the Centre for Inflammation Research (CIR) have teamed up with the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre (EBSOC) to deliver scientific workshops to secondary school students.
March in March raises funds and awareness for endometriosis research
March 2020: Philippa Saunders from CIR and Andrew Horne from CRH take part in the annual March in March for endometriosis awareness, raising funds for the EXPPECT project.
Healing Damaged Guts in Inflammatory Bowel Disease - From the Doctor, Patient and Scientist
February 2020 - A packed auditorium hall listened to Gwo-tzer Ho, Kris McGuire and Emily Thompson give an impactful lecture on our current research towards new treatments in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
The Supercytes visit the National Museum of Scotland
January 2020 - Donald J. Davidson shows teachers how to use card game Supercytes to teach pupils about immunology.
Mentoring scheme for Castlebrae High School students
Ongoing: Maria Panagopoulou writes about the mentoring scheme between Castlebrae Community High School pupils and researchers from across Edinburgh BioQuarter.
Proteus Research Capsule now open at Glasgow Science Centre
Ongoing: Proteus have launched a semi-permanent interactive exhibit within Glasgow Science Centre.