The Midlothian Science Festival burst into life last week and Edinburgh Napier is to feature in a range of events as the programme of activities hots up.
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend or you want to learn more about busting myths, science that makes you feel good or how to build a den, then we have you covered.
What’s On?
Myth Busting with Cake | Thursday 10 October
Four psychologists will discuss their research over cake
Involving Psychology researchers: Mirona Gheorghiu, Marc Kazlowski, Rory MacLean and Faye Skelton
More details
here.
Slime! A Global Language | Friday 11 October
An innovative approach to citizen science: families will create a multi-lingual slime manual at an interactive workshop
More details
here.
Feel Good Science | Sunday 13 October
Edinburgh Napier’s sports scientists will take part in this bumper day with a series of mini challenges
Involving: Hannah Lithgow, Neil Guthrie, Russell Wilson, and Alex Mbuli.
More details
here.
Family Den Building | Wednesday 16 October
Up your den building with help from Edinburgh Napier’s engineers!
Involving Engineering researcher: Ana Hernandez
More details
here.
What is the Midlothian Science Festival all about?
Midlothian Science Festival first ran in 2012 and last year attracted around 8000 people across 125 events in school and community venues across the region.
Its mission is to:
- Inspire and engage people in science and discovery, and build trust between local science centres and local communities
- To cultivate curiosity and communicate the power of knowledge and creativity to change our world view.
- Encourage people to understand real life application of science and issues of controversy so that they might become informed citizens involved in decision making.
- Raise aspirations of local young people and help cultivate the next generation of scientific explorers.
Learn more about the festival here.