Engagement events
Events and activities designed to engage public audiences with our research.
The Roslin Institute's programme of events and activities is designed to engage public audiences with our research. We’re keen to share our exciting science and to hear your thoughts about it.
Check out our public events listings to see what’s coming up and take a look at our events archive for photos and content from past events. You can also stay up to date with our activities via the Roslin Institute's social media accounts, and follow the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre on Twitter @EBSOClab.
If you’d like to co-produce an event with us, or would like one of our scientists to take part in your event, please get in touch via our contact form.
100 Years of Animal Genetics
Public events to celebrate 100 years of animal genetics research in Edinburgh.
Science in the Saddle
18 August: Bring your bike for a day of cycling and science.
Peebles Show
17 August: Visit the Roslin Institute stand at the Peebles Show.
Meet the Bees
12 August: Meet the bees at Easter Bush Campus and learn about bee science.
Haddington Show
29 June: Visit the Roslin Institute stand at Haddington Show.
Loanhead Gala Day
22 June: Find out about Roslin Institute research at Loanhead Gala Day.
Inaugural lecture: Thought for Food - Food for Thought?
3 December: Join us for an Inaugural Lecture from Professor Geoff Simm, Chair of Global Agriculture and Food Security at The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
Meet the Cows
17 October (fully booked): A visit to our cows at Langhill dairy farm to learn about the science of dairy farming.
Bird Stress in your Back Yard
14 October: Learn how we can help local birds effected by towns, traffic, light and noise pollution.
Easter Bush Campus Open Day 2018
13th October 2018: Join us for the annual Easter Bush Campus Open Day for free, hands-on activities for all ages about the research and clinical work that we do on Campus.
Science in the Saddle
9 October: Register now and bring your bike for a day of cycling and science.
Bringing Back the Bees
8 October: Register now to learn more about bees directly from experts from Beekeeping 101 and The Roslin Institute!
Wild Science
7 October: Learn all about bees, build your own bug & bird houses, collect and analyse soil and water samples and join guided walks.
Walkie Talkies
7 October: You and your dog can join us for a walk dedicated to exploring the science of dog behaviour and health.
Inaugural lecture: The story of two Mellanbys, some dogs, cats, mice, sheep, penguins, one monkey and vitamin D
24 September: Join us for an Inaugural Lecture from Professor Richard Mellanby, Personal Chair of Comparative Medicine at The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
Guided walk: All around Easter Bush Campus
9 August: Join us on a walking tour of Easter Bush Campus, as part of the Midlothian Outdoor Festival.
Meet the Bees: Easter Bush Campus Apiary tour & Bee Science
8 August: We’re organising the “Meet the Bees” event, as part of the Midlothian Outdoor Festival. Register now!
Royal Highland Show 2018
21 - 24 June: Join scientists from The Roslin Institute and clinicians from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies for hands-on fun at this year's Royal Highland Show.
The Healthcare Revolution - Edinburgh International Science Festival
5 April: Join The Roslin Institute's Deputy Director Prof Bruce Whitelaw for a discussion on cutting-edge genome editing technologies.
Amazing Bodies at Edinburgh International Science Festival
5 & 6 April: Get hands-on with our dog-themed activities at the Edinburgh International Science Festival!