Inner and outer space to be explored at Science Festival

Listen to galaxies, help create a new language and discover how light and lasers are transforming the future of medicine at this year’s Edinburgh Science Festival.

A festival volunteer helps a young boy perform a simple scientific experiment at the Edinburgh Science Festival

The programme - which runs from 5 to 20 April 2025 - features academics from the University delivering a range of events including guided walks, lab visits, workshops and talks. 

Among the highlights is an interactive session at the Bayes Centre delving into one of the innovative ways scientists explore the farthest reaches of space – by listening to galaxy data. 

Elsewhere, attendees of a drop-in session at the National Museum of Scotland can learn a language not spoken anywhere in the world by taking part in research into universal patterns in human languages.

A discussion event at the Bayes Centre will look at how doctors and scientists are using light-based technologies in healthcare, from diagnostic imaging to non-invasive surgical procedures.

Festival lineup

The University community plays a key role in the Edinburgh Science Festival – the first and largest of its kind in Europe. 

This year more than 250 students and staff will share their expertise and insights with festivalgoers.

Spaceship Earth - full programme

Explore the full Spaceship Earth programme on the Edinburgh Science website.

 

Full programme

Below is a list of all the events involving University academics, organised by theme.

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