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VENUE AND PROGRAMMING PARTNERS JOIN US AT THE FRONTIER “We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win.”
John F Kennedy Rice University, September 12, 1962
50 years ago Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on a celestial body beyond Earth. Homo sapiens walked on the Moon and, almost in an instant, our horizons expanded like never before. In honour of this breaking of completely new ground Edinburgh Science Festival takes Frontiers as the theme of its 31st edition.
At the heart of all science lies an unquenchable curiosity; a deep urge to explore and explain the unknown and to push the frontiers of our knowledge about ourselves, the world around us and our place in the wider Universe.
From the depths of the oceans to the furthest reaches of space and the intricate pathways of the human brain, the 2019 Festival explores the cutting edge of science and technology of all sorts.
We celebrate the ideas and the individuals that are expanding our collective knowledge; pushing the boundaries that define our sense of the ‘known’, to reveal ever more about the ‘unknown’. With new venues and partners and a programme packed full of inspiring events for the science-curious of all ages.
Embrace this spirit of adventure and enquiry and join us from 6–21 April as we take some small steps into favoured familiar territories and some giant leaps in some new and exciting directions.
Amanda Tyndall Festival and Creative Director EVENTS FOR ADULTS (P.32–57)
Reduced Price Tickets For our family events that offer a reduced
EVENTS FOR FAMILIES Our programme of events for price for three tickets or more, this must (P.8–29) adults includes discussions, include at least one child under the age of Join us for exciting, engaging and debates, workshops, screenings 16. Students and teachers can also take educational events and activities the and nights out, all with a advantage of our #scifive discount: whole family can enjoy. Events are scientific twist. Events are listed see p.37 for more details. listed by date and then by venue, by date and then by time. with recurring events highlighted each day. Most of our adult events are designed for audiences aged Most family events carry a minimum 14+, unless an age restriction or age recommendation and, to ensure guideline is listed. This is a the best possible experience for all recommendation only and our visitors, we ask parents to bear younger audiences are these in mind when choosing events welcome, except where marked. for their children. Please note that all events where alcohol is served will be marked AGES 18+ due to licensing restrictions. Under 18s cannot be admitted to these events and proof of age may be required.
Where To Find EDINBURGH SCIENCE FESTIVAL the Science Festival POWERED BY EDF ENERGY (P.6-7) EDF Energy is proud to power Edinburgh Science Festival and its Each Easter, we transform Generation Science primary schools’ touring programme. This spaces in and around headline partnership is part of our wider commitment to science, Edinburgh into Science technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education Festival hubs for in Scotland. discussion, debate, experimentation and As well as being Scotland’s largest producer of low carbon electricity, EDF Energy is discovery. In 2019, you’ll investing in engaging and inspiring the next generation of Scottish minds. find our programme of Each year, EDF Energy welcomes thousands of school children through the doors events at City Art of our visitor centres at Hunterston B and Torness, where our guides talk them Centre, the National through how electricity is made before taking them on a tour to the heart of the Museum of Scotland, power station. Pleasance, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, We also support SmartSTEMs; an outreach initiative that aims to link industry with Summerhall, Dynamic education. Since the start of the partnership, we’ve inspired more than 3,000 young Earth and more. people across Scotland to enter into a career in STEM. Useful information (P.58) During the Festival, you’ll find us at the City Art Centre with our Energy Makers wind Turn to the back of this brochure for turbine workshop open to children aged five and above. Back by popular demand, more information about booking tickets, from 13–21 April, is our Inside a Nuclear Reactor film that allows you to shrink to the size of an atom and journey with EDF Energy to the core of a nuclear reactor. Festival venues and more information about Edinburgh Science Festival. We hope you and your family have a great Festival and enjoy the wealth of activities that are available. EVENTS FOR ADULTS (P.32–57)
Reduced Price Tickets For our family events that offer a reduced
EVENTS FOR FAMILIES Our programme of events for price for three tickets or more, this must (P.8–29) adults includes discussions, include at least one child under the age of Join us for exciting, engaging and debates, workshops, screenings 16. Students and teachers can also take educational events and activities the and nights out, all with a advantage of our #scifive discount: whole family can enjoy. Events are scientific twist. Events are listed see p.37 for more details. listed by date and then by venue, by date and then by time. with recurring events highlighted each day. Most of our adult events are designed for audiences aged Most family events carry a minimum 14+, unless an age restriction or age recommendation and, to ensure guideline is listed. This is a the best possible experience for all recommendation only and our visitors, we ask parents to bear younger audiences are these in mind when choosing events welcome, except where marked. for their children. Please note that all events where alcohol is served will be marked AGES 18+ due to licensing restrictions. Under 18s cannot be admitted to these events and proof of age may be required.
Where To Find the Science Festival (P.6-7) Each Easter, we transform spaces in and around Edinburgh into Science Festival hubs for discussion, debate, experimentation and discovery. In 2019, you’ll find our programme of events at City Art Centre, the National Museum of Scotland, Pleasance, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Summerhall, Dynamic Earth and more. Useful information (P.58) Turn to the back of this brochure for more information about booking tickets, Festival venues and more information about Edinburgh Science Festival. CITY ART ROYAL CENTRE BOTANIC 2 MARKET STREET, EDINBURGH, EH1 1DE GARDEN Workshops and activitiesWHAT’S for children ON? and families. A day pass allows you to access all events. OPEN SATURDAY 6 APRILSATURDAY 20 APRIL EDINBURGH INVERLEITH ROW, EDINBURGH, EH3 5LR NOT SUNDAYS, 9.30AM4.30PM WHAT’S ON? During the Science Festival we transform City Art Centre’s gallery Interactive activities for families. spaces into a sensational science playground for families, packed with workshops, shows and interactive activities. Times and dates vary, see event listings for details. OPEN SATURDAY 6 APRILSUNDAY 21 APRIL, 10AM6PM
The Botanics is a world-renowned centre for plant science and education, aiming to explore, conserve and explain the world Every day, hundreds of VENUEmillions SPONSOR of consumers worldwide rely on of plants for a better future. Working as part of the SEFARI Cirrus Logic audio and voice technology at home, in their car collective of Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture NATIONAL and on their mobile devices. From their headquarters in Austin, Research Institutes the Garden offers a programme of Texas and major facilities in Edinburgh, London and Newbury in family-friendly activities reflecting current research. the UK, Cirrus Logic connects us with the world to deliver a MUSEUM OF great audio experience. Make your voice heard – Look out for the series of food-themed talks that are part of the Garden’s Food Forever exhibition exploring the role of plant through Cirrus Logic technology. SCOTLAND and animal diversity in securing the future of food production. CHAMBERS STREET, EDINBURGH, EH1 1JF WHAT’S ON?
Free drop-in activities, workshops and exhibitions for families and adults. Bookable workshops, talks and shows for all ages. Times and dates vary, see event listings for details. cirrus.com OPEN SATURDAY 6 APRILSUNDAY 21 APRIL 10AM5PM AND EVENINGS FOR EVENTS
One of Edinburgh’s most iconic buildings, the National Museum of Scotland houses treasures from around the world, all under one roof. During the Science Festival you’ll find special events and exhibits for all ages. There are also bookable shows and workshops.
In the evenings, don’t miss our exciting programme of discussions and debates. From debunking myths of The Gendered Brain to The Future of Cyber Security, Data and AI, DYNAMIC we’re exploring a huge range of key issues. EARTH 112 116 HOLYROOD ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH8 8AS SUMMERHALL WHAT’S ON? SUMMERHALL PLACE, EDINBURGH, EH9 1PL Interactive exhibits and events for families. Times and dates vary, see event listings for details. WHAT’S ON? OPEN SATURDAY 6 APRILSUNDAY 21 APRIL, Art exhibitions, bookable talks and interactive events 10AM5.30PM for families and adults. Times and dates vary, see event listings for details. Discover a world of incredible experiences at Dynamic OPEN SATURDAY 6 APRILSUNDAY 21 APRIL, Earth and embark on the interactive adventure of a 11AM11PM lifetime as you travel through space and time in this multisensory exhibition. The former Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies is now a major creative venue for the arts with a host of studio and workshop spaces. During the Science During the Science Festival, you can take part in exciting Festival you’ll find art exhibitions, artist talks, theatre hands-on activities, workshops and talks or sit back and relax in our popular Science Festival Dome Nights. Join us and tours all under one roof. to explore the last frontier of planet Earth: the ocean. Enjoy the history of Pickering’s Gin in The Science of Meet scientists, conservationists and artists and learn more about this amazing environment from our local Gin and Tonic, take in artist talks from Louise shorelines to the cold, dark depths. Mackenzie, Russell Beard, Stephen Kavanagh and Aurélie Fontan or watch the return of sell-out Fringe show EGG about IVF and egg donation. PLEASANCE 60 PLEASANCE, EDINBURGH, EH8 9TJ
Free drop-in activities andWHAT’S an outdoor ON? exhibition for families and adults. Shows and activities for families and young people, discussions, debates and interactive events for adults. Times and dates vary, see event listings for details. OPEN SATURDAY 6 APRILSUNDAY 14 APRIL, 10AM11PM
Pleasance is one of Edinburgh’s best-loved festival venues and this year Edinburgh Science Festival can be found serving science, innovation and creativity across its spaces. Our time-travelling police boxes Moments in Time will be in the courtyard for the duration of the Festival and our special hands-on science zone The Experimentarium will be running Tuesday 9–Wednesday 10 April.
FACILITIES AND ACCESS VENUE SPONSOR Baillie Gifford is delighted to support the Science Festival’s hub, Wheelchair access throughout NATIONAL Pleasance. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Baillie Gifford has a significant global presence, managing investments on behalf of Elevator pension funds, financial institutions, charities and retail Ramp access MUSEUM OF investors. The firm is proud to play an active role in its community by supporting a diverse variety of projects across Level access throughout festivals and the arts, education and social inclusion. SCOTLAND Accessible toilet CHAMBERS STREET, EDINBURGH, EH1 1JF WHAT’S ON? Changing places toilet Lowered counters Free drop-in activities, workshops and exhibitions for families and adults. Bookable workshops, talks and shows for all ages. Access aware staff Times and dates vary, see event listings for details. bailliegifford.com Hearing loop OPEN SATURDAY 6 APRILSUNDAY 21 APRIL 10AM5PM AND EVENINGS FOR EVENTS Exhibition transcripts
Assistant dogs welcome One of Edinburgh’s most iconic buildings, the National Museum of Scotland houses treasures from around the world, Low lighting all under one roof. During the Science Festival you’ll find special events and exhibits for all ages. There are also Mobility scooters and wheelchairs bookable shows and workshops. available to book in advance
Cafe In the evenings, don’t miss our exciting programme of discussions and debates. From debunking myths of The Bar Gendered Brain to The Future of Cyber Security, Data and AI, Packed lunch area we’re exploring a huge range of key issues. Water available
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Alongside our core venues, you’ll find a vast and Parking varied selection of events during the Festival at Monday 8 April and venues around the city and beyond – the perfect Saturday 13 April only solution for an inspiring scientific day (or night!) out.
You’ll find a full list of venues and more information on our website at sciencefestival.co.uk/venues
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Buzzy the giant honeybee leads you into the Learn all about colours and how they are made ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk wonderful world of bees in this delightful, by solving a mystery using chromatography to interactive show. Learn how a bee's body is uncover which pen drew the missing trousers. different from ours and find out how bees and Pop on your detective hat and predict which flowers work in harmony together. Take a tour of colours were mixed to create a new colour of a beehive, make pretty pollen-trail patterns and felt-tip pen. suck up nectar just like a real-life bee. 9
SATURDAY 6 APRIL CONTINUED WILD VETS GEO EXPLORERS ZOOM BOX NEW NEW AGES 5+ AGES AGES 8+ AGES ACTIVITY ALL AGES WORKSHOP WORKSHOP
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ROBO CONSTRUCTORS VIRTUAL WORLDS AGES 7+ AGES AGES 10+ AGES ACTIVITY WORKSHOP
Welcome to the world of Cubelets! Building Warning – for intrepid explorers only! Transport
your own robot has never been easier – just yourself to another world through one of
snap the robot blocks together and let our fantastic virtual reality headsets! Ever <£>(NOT ON SUN) | FREE WITH CITY ART CENTRE DAY PASS the magnetic faces do the rest. Become a wondered what it's like to walk on the Moon, For the first time a selection of works from mini-robot engineer in this fun, fast-paced or to stand in the middle of a piece of art you the city’s art collection, including a suite of workshop and create your own wacky and just created? Get a taste for adventure just by prints by contemporary Scottish artists which useful robots! popping on a headset. explore the legacy of Edinburgh born scientist D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson (1860-1948). His CUBESAT CREATOR MARS MASTER pioneering theories on the growth of organisms CONSTRUCTORS inspired many artists as well as scientists. Please note that City Art Centre is a family venue and as such adults are welcome to enjoy the NEW
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Ready, set, lift off! Come and build a CubeSat,
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 tasks in space. Decide what your device should Help by building pods, vehicles, labs and include and what tasks it needs to undertake – anything else you decide is important. Our then figure out the best place in space for your team made a start but the rest is down to you for miniature machine to complete its mission. a successful move to our new home planet.
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<£>(NOT ON SUN) | <£> FREE WITH CITY ART CENTRE DAY PASS are a mixture of bookable and drop-in sessions. Pre-booking your day pass and a selection of Edinburgh-based artist John Brown presents bookable events is strongly advised to avoid queues and disappointment. You can browse the an exciting new exhibition that visualises events at City Art Centre below. When you're ready to book your tickets you can add a selection various phenomena on a small scale. In of bookable activities to eligible child day passes. Drop-in activities don't need to be reserved each image, a ‘modelmaker’ is fabricating a and can be enjoyed by all the family throughout the day. miniature object or scene in order to elaborate on a scientific, technological, theoretical or Please note: when attending City Art Centre, children must be accompanied by an adult and political idea. The paintings also show the unfortunately we do not issue tickets to lone adults. If you would like to discuss large group by-products of construction to recognise bookings for City Art Centre please call our Box Office on0131 226 0005 and they will be that the scene of fabrication is sometimes as happy to help you plan your visit. interesting as the finished object. Please note that City Art Centre is a family venue and as such adults are welcome to enjoy the GIFT AID SCHEME exhibition while their children attend workshops and activities. Edinburgh Science Foundation, which runs Edinburgh Science Festival, is an educational Presented by City Art Centre charity. All ticket prices for City Art Centre include a voluntary 10% donation to support our work. For UK tax payers, this also allows us to reclaim the tax you pay through the Gift Aid Scheme; every pound you pay is worth £1.25 to us. If you do not wish to make a charitable donation, the admission prices for City Art Centre are as follows: £7.20 adults/£8.65 child aged 7+/ £6.36 child aged 3–6. For more information about our charitable work please see p.19 and p.24. BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005
BOOKABLE WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE
Many of our events are available to drop into during your visit. However, some workshops have a limited capacity and should be booked in advance. You can reserve up to three bookable workshops per child’s day pass purchase. Please use the schedule below to plan your day. We would ask you to keep this schedule and the minimum age recommendation in mind when selecting workshops for your child.
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ELECTRONIC MUSIC: LIFE UNDER THE LENS BEGINNERS THE BIG LAUNCH SHOW AGES 7+ AGES 7+ AGES AGES 8+ AGES ACTIVITY WORKSHOP
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10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL 9.30AM–4.30PM | CITY ART CENTRE
P.12 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH During the Science Festival we transform City Art Centre’s gallery spaces into a sensational science playground, packed
10AM–4PM | #LITTERCUBES P.9–11 full of workshops, shows and interactive events.
P.12 DYNAMIC EARTH Day pass required.
10AM–4.30PM | BIO-DISCOVERIES 10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL 10AM–5PM | CALORIE COUNTDOWN BIKE P.13 P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.12 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–4.30PM | MATHS: FRONTIERS OF IMAGINATION 10AM–4PM | #LITTERCUBES 10AM–5PM | STEMS, BEND YOUR BRAIN P.13 P.13 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.12 DYNAMIC EARTH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–4.30PM | POP-UP ENGINEERING 10AM–4.30PM | BIO-DISCOVERIES 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME P.13 P.13 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE
10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 10AM–4.30PM | MATHS: FRONTIERS OF IMAGINATION 11AM AND 2PM | PHYSICS WIZARDRY P.13 P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.14 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND FAMILY EVENTS 10AM–5PM | CALORIE COUNTDOWN BIKE 10AM–4.30PM | POP-UP ENGINEERING 12PM AND 3PM | GAME ON! P.13 P.13 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.14 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–5PM | STEMS, BEND YOUR BRAIN 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.8 P.13 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
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a brand new way before making a periscope to help guide between challenges. 12+ AGES WORKSHOP of your own to take home. You'll also get Presented by The Patrick Geddes Centre the chance to try out a large periscope and document just how different your distorted A MULTI-SENSORY POLAR environment looks. ADVENTURE Presented by Same Difference Arts Ltd
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ALL AGES Come and create a new app for your Android phone. Discover the principles behind
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<£> £6 OR £5 EACH FOR 3 OR MORE TICKETS | smartphone app. You’ll be able to install your Come on a multi-sensory polar adventure with app on your phone and save the source code so storyteller Ailie Finlay from Flotsam and Jetsam you can keep on developing after the workshop. Puppets and Stories. We will go to the Antarctic, No previous experience is needed for this but an following in the footsteps of Captain Scott interest in coding is recommended. and his fellow explorers. This very interactive storytelling session features plenty of props and lots of joining in! These relaxed performances WORKSHOP are particularly suitable for children with ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk additional needs and their friends and families. Presented by Flotsam and Jetsam Puppets and Stories
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9.30AM–4.30PM | CITY ART CENTRE During the Science Festival we transform City Art Centre’s gallery spaces into a sensational science playground, packed
P.9–11 full of workshops, shows and interactive events. Day pass required.
10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL 10AM–5PM | STEMS, BEND YOUR BRAIN P.13 P.12 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–4PM | #LITTERCUBES 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME P.13 P.12 DYNAMIC EARTH PLEASANCE
10AM–4.30PM | BIO-DISCOVERIES 11AM | HOW TO BREAK THE INTERNET P.15 CREATING P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE
10AM–4.30PM | MATHS: FRONTIERS OF IMAGINATION 11AM AND 2PM | PHYSICS WIZARDRY P.13 AN OPEN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.14 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–4.30PM | POP-UP ENGINEERING 12PM AND 3PM | GAME ON! P.13 FESTIVAL NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.14 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND Each event at the Science Festival is different. 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 3PM | APP FACTORY P.15 P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE We have workshops, discussions, activities, 10AM–5PM | CALORIE COUNTDOWN BIKE 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH
exhibitions and more. In order to make our Festival P.8 P.13 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT more accessible, we are offering a range of services and events to make your visit more enjoyable. POUNDS AND PENCE: THE SENSORY BACKPACKS SCIENCE IN YOUR POCKET GADGET FACTORY
We have partnered with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society to offer sensory backpacks. These
can be collected from the National Museum of 8+ AGES 8+ AGES WORKSHOP WORKSHOP Scotland, Pleasance and City Art Centre using a
form of photo ID and a phone number or email. Visit HIGHLAND ROOM
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There will be four relaxed performances during the deserve. In two special workshops, magnifiers an electronic circuit, pick your electronic Science Festival this year. Melody and Sam:Record and money-checkers will play their part in components and use your new skills to Breakers (p.21) is a spectacular new show about revealing the secrets behind the cash we handle assemble a flashing LED badge. After learning perseverance and record-breaking success, every day. Lloyds Banking Group's Museum on the secrets of soldering there is no end to the Ugly Animals: Weird Life Underwater (p. 24) is an the Mound in Edinburgh and the Royal Mint gadgets that can be made! exploratory journey into deep-ocean wildlife and Museum near Cardiff are teaming up to put there are two Multi-Sensory Polar Adventures (p.15) money 'under the microscope'. Visit the Science THE ZOOM CLUB DIGITAL with puppets and stories galore! Festival website for individual workshop times ARTS LAB and details. To provide an accessible environment for families Presented by Museum on the Mound and the Royal with autistic children and children with complex Mint Museum AGES 8+ AGES sensory profiles we are hosting two early doors ACTIVITY sessions on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 April at SCRAPBOOK: FIGHT OCEAN the National Museum of Scotland for Build and PLASTICS FROM THE SKIES THE ZOOM CLUB Break (p.26).
18 APRIL | <£> £45 CHANGING PLACES MOBILOO Get experimental as we deconstruct ideas AGES 5+ AGES AT PLEASANCE ACTIVITY through animation, graphic novel, special effects and other dynamic digital storytelling On Monday 8 April and Saturday 13 April we will techniques. Developed and delivered by have a Changing Places Mobiloo at Pleasance. The The Zoom Crew, this is a drop-off activity and Mobiloo is a mobile toilet with hoist and changing participants must bring a packed lunch. For table. Please bring your own sling if you wish to use ages 8–12. Visit the Science Festival website for the hoist. www.mobiloo.org.uk. STRATOSPHERE EAR individual workshop information.
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See a meteorite of lunar origin, official outreach samples of lunar rock and online
high-resolution microscopy using both a virtual BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 WITH IMPORTANT JOBS SCIENCE IN THE NHS microscope and a remote-access microscope with The Open University. The See for Yourself OpenSTEM Labs exhibit features real and online ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ALL AGES ALL AGES interaction with material from the lunar surface. Images will be displayed on a large screen Join The Open University, mobility assistance rather than viewed through an eyepiece.
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Come and see how Scottish Government facial expressions, gesture, talk and self-balance. ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk scientists are helping farmers. Try your hand at Discover more about the work being done extracting strawberry DNA, identify potatoes towards further advancements and the possible using CSI (clever spud identifier) technology applications of such technology. Also on and get to see inside a beehive with the team Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April from SASA. in the National Museum of Scotland.
RECURRING EVENTS
9.30AM–4.30PM | CITY ART CENTRE 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME
During the Science Festival we transform City Art Centre’s P.13 PLEASANCE gallery spaces into a sensational science playground, packed
P.9–11 full of workshops, shows and interactive events. 11AM–3.30PM | DR BUNHEAD
Day pass required. P.17 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM, 11.30AM, 1.30PM & 3PM | GADGET FACTORY 10AM–4.30PM | MATHS: FRONTIERS OF IMAGINATION 11AM | HOW TO BREAK THE INTERNET P.15 P.13 P.16 PLEASANCE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE
10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL 10AM–4.30PM | POP-UP ENGINEERING 12PM AND 3PM | GAME ON! P.13 P.14 P.12 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–4PM | #LITTERCUBES 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 12PM | AMAZING IMMUNOLOGY P.17 P.12 P.12 DYNAMIC EARTH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–4PM | SCRAPBOOK: FIGHT OCEAN PLASTICS 10AM–5PM | CALORIE COUNTDOWN BIKE 3PM | APP FACTORY P.15 P.13 P.16 FROM THE SKIES | DYNAMIC EARTH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE
10AM–4PM | POUNDS AND PENCE 10AM–5PM | STEMS, BEND YOUR BRAIN 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.8 P.13 P.16 MUSEUM ON THE MOUND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
10AM–4.30PM | BIO-DISCOVERIES 10AM–5PM | EXPERIMENTARIUM P.17 P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE ANIMATION LAB @ THE #LITTERCUBES WEIGH-IN LET'S LOOK AT LUNGS ZOOM CLUB FAMILY EVENTS AGES 6+ AGES AGES 8+ AGES AGES 10+ AGES ACTIVITY ACTIVITY WORKSHOP
EARTHSCAPE/STRATOSPHERE EAR THE ZOOM CLUB
suppers? Study the CUBES and join us in asking:
how did it get onto our beaches and how can we
WORKSHOP DISEASE DETECTIVES
PENTLAND ROOM
<£> £6 OR £5 EACH FOR 3 OR MORE TICKETS <£> ACTIVITY ALL AGES Young ones will enjoy this fun, educational and interactive session sharing animal biology and conservation facts about our rockpool friends. Expect interactive props, imaginative play, music and song as we explore the amazing lives of crabs.
Presented by Wild Planet Explorers PLEASANCE THEATRE
JOHN HOPE GATEWAY
AGES 7+ AGES able to get a quick diagnosis. This family friendly performance, find out how jugglers, fire eaters, WORKSHOP hands-on activity allows you to be a Disease acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to
<£> £10 ACCOMPANYING ADULTS ARE FREE bugs are making us, and our animals, unwell. in hands-on post-show activities (limited Presented by Moredun Research Institute ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 The tenements of Edinburgh's Old Town availability). emerged through revolutionary engineering Presented by Circus250 and architectural solutions to the unique geographical and urban challenges of the growing city. Survey these amazing structures and build your own tenement model to join our tenement town. Children must be accompanied by an adult to help with the build. 18 Presented by The Patrick Geddes Centre BEYOND THE FESTIVAL
COMMUNITY A PLACE FOR SCHOOLS AT FAMILY EVENTS SCIENCE THE SCIENCE Making science accessible is at the heart of Edinburgh Science. To further audience With help from the PLACE (Platforms for Creative FESTIVAL engagement and break down barriers Excellence) programme the next three years will to make our annual Festival and other see us bring amazing science to more people, in Our science playground, covering five floors of activities more accessible we are creating more places, at more times. activities galore in City Art Centre, opens up two partnerships with community groups around days early this year to enable school groups across Edinburgh and working with them to spread As part of this unique three-way partnership Edinburgh to access this family space! science engagement. between the Scottish Government, the City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Festivals, in By invitation only, up to 480 pupils will attend In our first year of community engagement we collaboration with a range of partners, we will: supported by our Headline Schools at the Science formed partnerships with 18 organisations for Festival Sponsor, Baillie Gifford along with Edina complimentary Festival tickets and worked Innovate our programming to devise and tour Trust. The Ogden Trust and Institute of Physics with many groups outwith the Festival to bring world-class exhibitions and events. are also supporting this new opportunity, to science workshops, shows and discussions to specifically engage young people with physics their centres. We are also creating a sustainable Build upon and expand our community through workshops Little Sparks and Robo platform with these partnerships by training engagement and outreach activities year Constructors. youth workers to deliver science workshops and round, taking workshops and shows to activities across their own programmes. community partners to help embed science in The pupils attending will experience workshops their programmes. and shows on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 Community matters to Edinburgh Airport which April 2019 and will join an out-of-this-world is why they are the Science Festival's headline Provide training and skills development adventure in Mars Master Constructors, test their sponsor for community engagement activities in opportunities for our staff, partners and peers. goopiest slime on our Splat-o-Meter in Splat-tastic 2019. Edinburgh Airport aims to address issues This includes the launch of a delegate programme and be the first to explore our six new and of local concern and through their engagement at the 2019 Science Festival. refreshed workshops. BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 team they help to provide a voice for the community and offer a range of opportunities Creating a PLACE for science, we will encourage Introducing Catalysts to meet the public face-to-face, across a range excellence in science communication and Find out more about how you or your organisation of community initiatives. Edinburgh Airport bring incredible, educational science to can support our work Beyond the Festival on p.25 focus on educating the community about wider audiences. and p.37. their business and operations by hosting work experience placements, running tours and
19 THURSDAY 11 APRIL
RECURRING EVENTS P.9–11
10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL
P.12 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH ATLANTIC ADVENTURES WITH ATLAS AGES 5+ AGES ACTIVITY
STRATOSPHERE
20 AND SUN 21 APRIL | <£> FREE WITH ADMISSION We’re big believers Do you know what lives in the deep waters in taking science around Scotland and the North Atlantic? Discover out of the laboratory more about how scientists in the ATLAS project and into exciting are exploring the deep sea and working out how new spaces. Science to protect it in a changing ocean. Play with some in the Spotlight aims real and virtual underwater robots, get hands-on to bring together the with watery experiments and investigate wonder of theatre and the biodiversity in the deep. explosive world of science Presented by Dynamic Earth communication. COMPUTER-POWERED Combining the best of science CHEMISTRY and theatre, Science in the Spotlight returns with an exciting show recommended for ages 5–8, Melody ACTIVITY and Sam: Record Breakers (p.21). The ALL AGES show follows the journey of ambitious
friends desperate to break a world record as
they swim through challenges, over waves LEARNING CENTRE LEVEL 2
and underwater. Melody and Sam: Record
LEARNING CENTRE LEVEL 2
9.30AM–4.30PM | CITY ART CENTRE 10AM–5PM | STEMS, BEND YOUR BRAIN 12.30PM | AMAZING IMMUNOLOGY P.17 During the Science Festival we transform City Art Centre’s P.13 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND gallery spaces into a sensational science playground, packed full of workshops, shows and interactive events. 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.8 Day pass required. P.13 PLEASANCE THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
10AM–4PM | POUNDS AND PENCE 10.30AM | THE ZOOM CLUB DIGITAL ARTS LAB P.16 MUSEUM ON THE MOUND P.16 SUMMERHALL AIR POLLUTION: OUR SILENT PROBLEM MELODY AND SAM: RECORD BREAKERS SHOW AGES 5+ AGES ACTIVITY ALL AGES FAMILY EVENTS
HAWTHORNDEN COURT
interactive activities and find out more about the QUAKER STUDIO
silent problem of air pollution. Walk along Air
Street to discover how air pollution affects your <£> £6 OR £5 EACH FOR 3 OR MORE TICKETS <£> | body and circulatory system, view real heart cells Sam and Melody want to break a world record. They train every day. They want to be the best, the and discover how gold particles are being used in fastest, the strongest, the largest, the longest – anything so long as they get their names in the big modern research. record book. Their official record attempt is just around the corner, when a message brings news that will Supported by possibly break up the team forever and take them on a journey across the seas, through the waves and into the deep. A hilarious and tender story of friendship and record-breaking success. Please note the 1.30pm showing on Sat 13 April will be a relaxed performance. Presented by Edinburgh Science Festival, working in partnership with Scottish Theatre Producers and Imaginate THE CHEMISTRY SHOW Devised by Caitlin Skinner, Alice Mary Cooper, Ben Winger and Edinburgh Science Festival Director and Dramaturg: Caitlin Skinner Designer: Mamoru Iriguchi Sound Designer: Danny Krass SHOW AGES 6+ AGES Lighting Designer: Andrew Gannon BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005
AUDITORIUM
<£> £5 OR £4 EACH FOR 3 OR MORE TICKETS <£> Be prepared for bangs, colours, flames, LIGHT UP MONSTERS OF foam and even a song! The vibrant show all FOSSIL FRONTIERS THE DEEP DEEP SEA about chemistry is back, jam-packed with mostly-educational experiments perfect for quizzical kids who want to know it all. SHOW AGES 5+ AGES Presented by The University of Edinburgh 9+ AGES WORKSHOP
MAKE A MONSTER
AGES 7+ AGES PLEASANCE | OCHIL ROOM WORKSHOP <£> £15 <£> <£>
OCHIL ROOM What lurks on the dark ocean floor? Investigate
Meet some of the strangest animals that exist PLEASANCE THEATRE depths and make your very own soft light-up
on our planet and learn how biodiversity and
21 FRIDAY 12 APRIL
RECURRING EVENTS 11AM | THE CHEMISTRY SHOW P.21 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
9.30AM–4.30PM | CITY ART CENTRE 11AM | MAKE A MONSTER
During the Science Festival we transform City Art Centre’s P.21 PLEASANCE gallery spaces into a sensational science playground, packed
P.9–11 full of workshops, shows and interactive events. 11AM & 1.30PM | MELODY AND SAM: RECORD
Day pass required. P.21 BREAKERS | PLEASANCE
10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 12.30PM | AMAZING IMMUNOLOGY P.17 P.12 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–4PM | POUNDS AND PENCE 10AM–5PM | AIR-POLLUTION: OUR SILENT PROBLEM 1.30PM | ANIMATION LAB @ THE ZOOM CLUB P.21 P.18 P.16 MUSEUM ON THE MOUND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND SUMMERHALL
10AM–4.30PM | COMPUTER-POWERED CHEMISTRY 10AM–5PM | STEMS, BEND YOUR BRAIN 2PM | LIGHT UP MONSTERS OF THE DEEP DEEP SEA P.21 P.13 P.20 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE
10AM–4.30PM | THE ROBOTARIUM 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.8 P.13 P.20 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT SHORE: HOW WE SEE THE CALL OF NATURE SEA EXHIBITION FRANKENSTEIN'S PLANTS SHOW AGES 5+ AGES ACTIVITY ALL AGES ALL AGES EXHIBITION FAMILY EVENTS STRATOSPHERE
JOHN HOPE GATEWAY
<£> FREE WITH ADMISSION
JOHN HOPE GATEWAY filmmakersMargaret Salmon and Ed from the pressed plants provided and upload it
Presented by Dynamic Earth 5+ AGES WORKSHOP
DR MEGAPHONE GOES ZAP! UPPER HALL
<£><£> £6 OR £5 EACH FOR 3 OR MORE TICKETS Join the search for prehistoric Madagascan insects SHOW AGES 8+ AGES and spiders! Searching through thousands of pieces of Madagascan copal amber, you'll discover a host of creatures that lived during the Stone Age – you can even take some of your finds away with you! Lively zoologist and author Jules Howard will be on hand to help identify discoveries using a special microscope.
THE VOLCANOES THAT ROCKED EDINBURGH AGES 7+ AGES ACTIVITY
DYNAMIC EARTH | HOLYROOD PARK
PLEASANCE THEATRE Edinburgh and helped shape the landscape we see
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 Be captivated by hilarious tales about the shocking and attractive histories of electricity and magnetism Holyrood Park through the eyes of expert geologist with stand-up engineer Dr Ian 'Megaphone' Johnston, singer-songwriter Alan McClure and long Angus Miller. Hear stories of these different suffering demonstrator Sandy the Science Boy. Hear of the discoveries and inventions which created the volcanoes, comparing them to modern eruptions to modern age and the characters – passionate, eccentric and sometimes downright bizarre – who made help us understand what happened in Edinburgh them. Groan at the jokes, join in the choruses and gawk at the experiments. in the past and then head out into Holyrood Park to Presented by The Open University track down the evidence. Please dress appropriately for this outdoor event including sensible footwear and waterproof clothing. 22 Presented by Dynamic Earth SATURDAY 13 APRIL CONTINUES...
RECURRING EVENTS 11AM & 1.30PM | MELODY AND SAM: RECORD P.21 BREAKERS | PLEASANCE
9.30AM–4.30PM | CITY ART CENTRE 11AM–3PM | SHORE: HOW WE SEE THE SEA
During the Science Festival we transform City Art Centre’s P.22 DYNAMIC EARTH gallery spaces into a sensational science playground, packed
P.9–11 full of workshops, shows and interactive events. 12PM–4PM | FRANKENSTEIN'S PLANTS
Day pass required. P.22 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 10AM–4PM | POUNDS AND PENCE P.16 P.12 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND MUSEUM ON THE MOUND
10AM–4.30PM | COMPUTER-POWERED CHEMISTRY 10AM–5PM | AIR-POLLUTION: OUR SILENT PROBLEM 2PM | THE VOLCANOES THAT ROCKED EDINBURGH P.21 P.22 P.20 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND DYNAMIC EARTH
10AM–4.30PM | THE ROBOTARIUM 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.8 P.13 P.20 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
INTERACTIVE FAMILY DAY INSIDE A NUCLEAR REACTOR FAMILY EVENTS ACTIVITY ALL AGES ALL AGES SPECIAL EVENT
HERIOT-WATT FAMILY DAY WILD DAY OUT ANIMATION WORKSHOP BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 AGES 7+ AGES ACTIVITY ALL AGES ALL AGES WORKSHOP SPECIAL EVENT
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SATURDAY 13 APRIL CONTINUED SUNDAY 14 APRIL
UGLY ANIMALS: WEIRD LIFE UNDERWATER RECURRING EVENTS
10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL
P.12 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
SHOW 10AM–4PM | ATLANTIC ADVENTURES WITH ATLAS AGES 7+ AGES
P.20 DYNAMIC EARTH
10AM–4.30PM | COMPUTER-POWERED CHEMISTRY
P.20 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–4.30PM | THE ROBOTARIUM
P.20 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK
P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
ANALOGUE
help these creatures and our planet survive. Please note the 11am showing will be a relaxed performance. 7+ AGES WORKSHOP
LEARNING CENTRE LEVEL 4, STUDIO 2 'seeing' and use found film to create your own
Edison before moving on to more advanced to create an alternative view of our world, ALL AGES WORKSHOP processes. You can program Edison to move highlighting issues such as plastic pollution
when clapping, communicate with light and and nuclear weapons.
music and navigate through a series of maps, Presented by Edinburgh Napier University
24 10AM–5PM | INSIDE A NUCLEAR REACTOR
P.23 SCIENCE CHANGES LIVES NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME P.13 PLEASANCE CATALYSTS 11AM–4PM | THE GREENROOM Science and technology are central to your Our Catalysts are a network of individuals, P.24 STILLS CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY life and they can change the world. What trusts and companies who encourage the next 12PM–4PM | FRANKENSTEIN'S PLANTS advancements or discoveries have you generation to engage with science, technology, P.22 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH witnessed in your lifetime? engineering and mathematics. 2PM | THE VOLCANOES THAT ROCKED EDINBURGH
P.22 DYNAMIC EARTH Polio vaccine 1955 By each making a financial gift, this group of 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH Catalysts
P.8 Organ transplants 1960 ensures that our activities can be THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT Moon landings 1969 enjoyed by all – wherever they are and whatever PCs 1977 their background. GAME DESIGN USING XBOX World Wide Web 1989 CONTROLLERS Dolly the sheep 1996 Thank you to our 2019 Catalysts for their iPhone 2007 generous support. Dark matter 2009 Gravitational waves 2016 BENEFACTORS
AGES 8+ AGES The Edina Trust WORKSHOP Could the next one be a cure for cancer? Dr David Milne
9AM | EARLY DOORS: BUILD AND BREAK 10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL P.12 P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
10AM–4PM | POUNDS AND PENCE
P.16 MUSEUM ON THE MOUND
P.9–11 9.30AM–4.30PM | CITY ART CENTRE 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK
During the Science Festival we transform City Art P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND Centre’s gallery spaces into a sensational science playground, packed full of workshops, shows and P.9–11 9.30AM–4.30PM | CITY ART CENTRE 10AM–5PM | INSIDE A NUCLEAR REACTOR
interactive events. Day pass required. During the Science Festival we transform City Art P.23 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND Centre’s gallery spaces into a sensational science 10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL playground, packed full of workshops, shows and 10.30AM | TENEMENT TOWN P.18 P.12 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH interactive events. Day pass required. THE PATRICK GEDDES CENTRE
10AM–4PM | ATLANTIC ADVENTURES WITH ATLAS
P.20 DYNAMIC EARTH DELVING INTO DEEP
10AM–4.30PM | COMPUTER-POWERED CHEMISTRY EARTH, EXPLORING OUR
P.20 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND FINAL FRONTIER SECRETS OF ANIMAL DNA
10AM–4.30PM | THE ROBOTARIUM
P.20 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK AGES 5+ AGES ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ALL AGES P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–5PM | INSIDE A NUCLEAR REACTOR STRATOSPHERE LEARNING CENTRE LEVEL 2
10.30AM | TENEMENT TOWN The UK Geoenergy Observatories project invites
P.8 of Geoscience Communication, Prof Iain the genomes of all creatures great and small, THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT Stewart. The project is developing two unique to improve the health and welfare of animals Earth observatories to research energy solutions and people. EARLY DOORS: BUILD for a cleaner, greener future. Discover the uses of Presented by The University of Edinburgh AND BREAK different types of rocks and minerals, how the Earth is constantly moving and even make your own HANDS-ON ROBOTS earthquakes! Presented by Dynamic Earth AGES 6+ AGES ACTIVITY AGES 7+ AGES BIG DATA DETECTIVES ACTIVITY
HAWTHORNDEN COURT
GRAND GALLERY Enjoy fun activities with mobile robots
<£> FREE LEARNING CENTRE LEVEL 2 University. See how they work and what they
To provide an accessible environment for
HAWTHORNDEN COURT ACTIVITY ALL AGES THE GIANT CELL
<£> FREE WITH ADMISSION ACTIVITY ALL AGES work conducted at Heriot-Watt University in From Concorde to the R.34 airship, discover the this interactive activity. See a robot's ability to
science behind the pioneering aircraft in the
museum through a technical challenge, family LEARNING CENTRE LEVEL 2 body posture, as well as its ability to generate
trail and craft activities.
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 inside your cells and find out how scientists done towards further advancements and the use fluorescent microscopy to reveal important possible applications of such technology. Also on clues to help us fight disease. Step inside a soft, Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 April in Pleasance as squishy, ginormous cell and see what you can part of Experimentarium. find using UV light. Presented by Heriot-Watt University Presented by The University of Edinburgh
26 WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL RECURRING EVENTS
10.30AM | THE ZOOM CLUB DIGITAL ARTS LAB 9.30AM–4.30PM | CITY ART CENTRE
P.16 SUMMERHALL During the Science Festival we transform City Art Centre’s gallery spaces into a sensational science playground, packed
11AM–4PM | FURTHER, FASTER, HIGHER P.9–11 full of workshops, shows and interactive events.
P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FLIGHT Day pass required.
11AM–4PM | THE GREENROOM 10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL 10AM–5PM | INSIDE A NUCLEAR REACTOR P.12 P.23 P.24 STILLS CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH 10AM–4PM | POUNDS AND PENCE 10.30AM | THE 1902 GREAT SCOTTISH ANTARCTIC P.8 P.15 THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT P.16 MUSEUM ON THE MOUND EXPEDITION | THE PATRICK GEDDES CENTRE
10AM–4.30PM | BIG DATA DETECTIVES 11AM & 1PM | LETS LOOK AT LUNGS P.18 P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND SURGEONS' HALL MUSEUMS
10AM–4.30PM | THE GIANT CELL 11AM & 2PM | BUILD A COMPUTER P.27 P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND FAMILY EVENTS 10AM–4.30PM | SECRETS OF ANIMAL DNA 11AM–4PM | FURTHER, FASTER, HIGHER
IT'S MY TURN! P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 11AM–4PM | THE GREENROOM P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.24 STILLS CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
SHOW 10AM–5PM | HANDS-ON ROBOTS 1.30PM | ANIMATION LAB @ THE ZOOM CLUB AGES 5+ AGES P.18 P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND SUMMERHALL
10AM–5PM | ALYX: THE SOCIAL ROBOT 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.8 P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT REVEALING SCOTLAND'S 100 THINGS TO KNOW COLD-WATER CORAL REEF ABOUT SPACE AUDITORIUM
£6 OR £5 EACH FOR 3 OR MORE TICKETS SHOW AGES 9+ AGES AGES 8+ AGES Ellie struggles to talk to her parents because ACTIVITY she just can't get her timing right; either she interrupts them or they've moved on. With help from friendly musicians, an annoying older sibling and you, Ellie learns when it is her turn to talk and finally tells her parents about the fairy
she discovered in the cupboard – but how will STRATOSPHERE AUDITORIUM
her family respond? For ages 5–8.
BUILD A COMPUTER BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 Edinburgh will help you learn more about these snow on Mars is square? That there's a cloud amazing reefs with a selection of interactive, in outer space that tastes like raspberries? Do sensory activities. Touch real specimens and you know how to escape a black hole? Or why
AGES 8+ AGES find out just what these reefs can do for us and astronauts learn wilderness survival skills? WORKSHOP why we should care about them. Bring along a Come along to find out! clean glass jar to make a crafty coral creation to Presented by Usborne Publishing take away! Presented by Dynamic Earth
LEARNING CENTRE LEVEL 4 SEMINAR ROOM
27 THURSDAY 18 APRIL FRIDAY 19 APRIL RECURRING EVENTS RECURRING EVENTS
9.30AM–4.30PM | CITY ART CENTRE During the Science Festival we transform City Art Centre’s gallery spaces into a sensational science playground, packed
P.9–11 full of workshops, shows and interactive events. Day pass required.
10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL 10AM–5PM | INSIDE A NUCLEAR REACTOR P.9–11 9.30AM–4.30PM | CITY ART CENTRE P.12 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH P.23 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND During the Science Festival we transform City Art Centre’s gallery spaces into a sensational science 10AM–4PM | POUNDS AND PENCE 10.30AM | THE ZOOM CLUB DIGITAL ARTS LAB playground, packed full of workshops, shows and P.16 P.16 MUSEUM ON THE MOUND SUMMERHALL interactive events.
10AM–4.30PM | BIG DATA DETECTIVES 11AM & 2PM | BUILD A COMPUTER 10AM–4PM | EASTER TRAIL P.12 P.27 P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
10AM–4.30PM | THE GIANT CELL 11AM–4PM | FURTHER, FASTER, HIGHER 10AM–4PM | REVEALING SCOTLAND'S COLD- P.27 P.26 P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FLIGHT WATER CORAL REEF | DYNAMIC EARTH
10AM–4.30PM | SECRETS OF ANIMAL DNA 11AM–4PM | THE GREENROOM 10AM–4PM | POUNDS AND PENCE P.16 P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.24 STILLS CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM ON THE MOUND
10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK P.8 P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT P.12 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–5PM | HANDS-ON ROBOTS 10AM–5PM | INSIDE A NUCLEAR REACTOR P.23 P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
11AM & 2PM | BUILD A COMPUTER FAMILY EVENTS P.27 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
WILDLIFE AND SOILS THAT ST KILDA'S SECRETS: A 11AM–4PM | FURTHER, FASTER, HIGHER
CALL SCOTLAND HOME MINECRAFT ADVENTURE P.26 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
11AM–4PM | THE GREENROOM
P.24 STILLS CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
1.30PM | ANIMATION LAB @ THE ZOOM CLUB ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ALL AGES ALL AGES P.18 SUMMERHALL
24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.8 THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
MEDICAL FRONTIERS: STRATOSPHERE HAWTHORNDEN COURT FUTURE MEDICINE Ever thought about where your morning bowl
wildlife. Come and meet scientists from the the extreme western frontier of Europe. From
RSPB and James Hutton Institute to delve into the Bronze Age to the 20th century, discover LEARNING CENTRE LEVEL 2
the soils and wildlife of Scotland's farmland. Try the hidden story of the prisoner of St Kilda
HAWTHORNDEN COURT
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 Innsbruck upside down experiment before testing Punchdrunk’s immersive a pair of upside down goggles for yourself. show Small Wonders
28 show SmallWonders Punchdrunk’s immersive special 3-weekrunof Programme includesa NEWS! www.imaginate.org.uk 20 March 2019. Full programme revealed andbookingopenson children andyoung people. Discover theworld’s besttheatre anddance for the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival! Don’t miss thespecial 30thanniversary editionof
AGES 7+
WORKSHOP P.16 P.20 P.12 P.9–11
own own 'alien of the deep'. For ages 7–11. arrival. upon booked be must Workshop your design and creative get then depths in the survive them help that adaptations the and animals Find out more deep-sea about Society. Take in part to a thanks the Marine Conservation wild workshop
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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
Stephen Dobbie EDINBURGH SCIENCE FESTIVAL EVENTS
In 2019, Edinburgh Science Festival’s events programme takes inspiration from the 50th anniversary of the Moon landings to present: Frontiers.
Jumping in to the unknown and expanding our horizons, our 2019 events represent the cutting-edge knowledge and passion at the forefront of science and technology. We are welcoming new ideas, new possibilities and new venues too.
Join us at the frontier at our Festival hub, The Pleasance, where you’ll find debates, discussions, comedy and special events plus our ever-popular GastroFest series (p.54). A special pop-up bookshop from Blackwells will also be open daily.
EARLY BIRD OFFER Buy four tickets for events across our festival programme and receive your fifth ticket free.
Cheapest ticket free, valid for five separate events only. Early Bird Tickets can be booked by phone or in person only. The Early Bird Offer closes on Monday 25 March.
AGE RESTRICTIONS The following programme is designed for visitors aged 14+. This is a recommendation only and younger visitors are very welcome. Please note that a small number of events have an enforced age limit of 18+ and these will be marked with ‘AGES 18+’. This restriction is in place due to event content and/or venue licensing laws. For these events, identification will be required and under 18s will not be admitted under any circumstances.
#SCIFIVE Are you sci-curious? Students and teachers can explore our Frontiers with tickets for just £5 – everything from engaging workshops and discussions to a great night out!
Look out for the #scifive tag as you browse event listings and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more news and special offers.
EdSciFest EdinburghScienceFestival EdSciFest CHANGING PLACES MOBILOO ADDITIONAL SERVICES AT PLEASANCE If you would like to request any of the following services for On Monday 8 April and Saturday 13 April we will have a Changing a specific event, please email us before Friday 8 March at Places Mobiloo at Pleasance. The Mobiloo is a mobile toilet with [email protected] prior to booking. Depending on hoist and changing table. Please bring your own sling if you wish to availability. use the hoist. www.mobiloo.org.uk. BSL Live Captioning Hearing Loop (for Pleasance: Quaker Studio, Lomond Room and Upper Hall)
THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL
MICROSCOPES: ROBOTS EXHIBITION NATURE REVEALED CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 EXHIBITION EXHIBITION EXHIBITION
NELSON MONUMENT
<£> £10/£8 UNDER 16S ARE FREE From the simple pocket microscopes of the 18th <£> FREE From early mechanised human forms to today's century to the precision instruments of today, the Marking the bicentenary of Scottish Astronomer cutting-edge technology, this major exhibition microscope has been fundamental in improving Royal and polymath Charles Piazzi Smyth's reveals our 500-year quest to make machines our understanding and revealing the wonders birth, this special exhibition presents the story human. Featuring more than 100 objects – from of the natural world. Using examples from the of this extraordinary man whose pioneering automata to science fiction film stars and the National Museum of Scotland's significant work at Calton Hill has changed the practice creations of modern research labs – this is your collection, see how optical improvements of astronomy across the world. Supported chance to see the most significant collection of sparked a change in the public perception of the by The Royal Society of Edinburgh and The
Festival EVENTS humanoid robots ever assembled. Supported microscope from being a simple optical toy to a Astronomical Society of Edinburgh. by players of People's Postcode Lottery. Last reliable instrument of science. Presented by Royal Observatory Edinburgh and City entry 4.30pm. Presented by National Museums Scotland Art Centre Developed by the Science Museum, London Image: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
A HUMAN TOUCH EXHIBITION
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 Supported by
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10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION
CELEBRATING WOMEN IN ONGOING EXHIBITIONS P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
SCIENCE IN SCOTLAND 9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED P.32 P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 P.32 CALTON HILL THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT EXHIBITION METAMORPHOSIS
present Celebrating Women in Science in
Scotland, a new multimedia exhibition for
2019, featuring some of the country’s leading
to celebrate them! Come along and find out where we are today after centuries of engineering the world and environment around us, begging the Festival EVENTS more about what inspired them to follow this question what impact has this had and where should we, as humans, go from here? See p.35, p.36, p.38 career path and the various challenges as well as and p.40 for the corresponding artist talks and workshops.
achievements they have had along the way. For
dates and times please visit rse.org.uk.
What is the fashion of the future? Upcoming Emerging from the social, geopolitical designer Aurélie Fontan created her own and environmental uncertainty of the 100% degradable fabric from speciality tea, 'Anthropocene' time period – Frag'm nt Kombucha. Her Edinburgh College of Art (Terra Non-Firma) brings together two recent graduate collection Tensegrity demonstrates recipients of Lateral Lab's Robert Callender the combination of craft and technology based International Residency for Young Artists, on science imagery and disciplines. Russell Beard and Stephen Kavanagh. In this
Lateral Lab
MATERIAL
Visual artist Louise Mackenzie reimagines the myth of Pandora for a biotechnical era in this exhibition of her works. Following three years of research with the Institute of Genetic
Medicine at Newcastle University and ASCUS ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 Lab at Summerhall, Mackenzie delves into film and participatory performance and uses her experience of genetically modifying E. coli bacteria to confront issues of care and control.
FRIDAY 5 APRIL CONTINUED SATURDAY 6 APRIL EDINBURGH MEDAL ADDRESS ONGOING EXHIBITIONS 9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE
CLIMATE CHANGE: WHERE ARE WE? P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH
BUILD AND BREAK SPECIAL EVENT ACTIVITY
UPPER LIBRARY PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS head over to BREAK IT to be set loose on a huge
1999 Prof Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Join Figueres as she discusses the international 1998 Sir David Attenborough
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SATURDAY 6 APRIL CONTINUES...
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 P.32 ONGOING EXHIBITIONS CALTON HILL P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.33 SUMMERHALL CABARET OF DANGEROUS AURÉLIE FONTAN: IDEAS: PROVOCATIONS FOR FOOD FOREVER ARTIST TALK A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE EXHIBITION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
RED LECTURE THEATRE
JOHN HOPE GATEWAY CONFERENCE ROOM
<£> FREE impact of fast fashion, sustainable fashion Join us as some of our brightest and bravest The global spread of crops has linked designer Aurélie Fontan discusses her thinkers let their most challenging sustainability continents and cultures as we have taken edible cutting-edge garments inspired by science ideas loose on the public! Questions and plants with us on our travels. The Food Forever and biodesign and how these sustainable challenges are actively encouraged and there'll exhibition uses large photographic images to materials can reshape the industry. This venue be a liberal sprinkle of entertainment from MC explore the importance of diversity in crops is undergoing access improvements, contact the and comedian Susan Morrison. You'll also have
and their wild relatives, for resilience and food venue for up-to-date information. a chance to view a series of short environmental Festival EVENTS security. Presented by Summerhall and ASCUS Art & Science films created by students from Edinburgh Presented by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Image: Aurélie Fontan College of Art. The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas will give you the opportunity to engage with CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP EXPLORING THE DEEP cutting-edge knowledge in the entertaining way you've been waiting for. Presented by The University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation WORKSHOP DISCUSSION RUSSELL BEARD: ARTIST TALK HIGHLAND ROOM AUDITORIUM
Fine Art Photography joins us to make amazing fraction has yielded new ecosystems, abundant RED LECTURE THEATRE
cobalt blue images using the historic cyanotype resources and the possible birthplace of life on
ACTIVITY Image: Russell Beard
A short headphone horror story about LOMOND ROOM
psychology and quantum physics. Paul Gato
two mirrors, a vial of LSD and a diary full of unusual energy sources such as fatbergs, UPPER HALL
ramblings and Feynman diagrams, but Gato algae and even bacteria that eat human waste.
measure the power generated from weird and UK's escape game and hear about the latest ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 wonderful materials. advances from cancer scientists as you race against the clock to solve a series of puzzles using the tools and techniques of research. Presented by Cancer Research UK
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PUTTING INTELLIGENCE TO MAXWELL IN SIX OBJECTS THE TEST THE SCIENCE OF THE SESH AGES 18+ AGES DISCUSSION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
AUDITORIUM QUAKER STUDIO DISSECTION ROOM
ANIMALS IN RESEARCH: BENEDICT ALLEN:
ANY ALTERNATIVES? ULTIMATE EXPLORER DISCUSSION
LOMOND ROOM
CABARET BAR earthquake to the distance to the nearest star.
include Dr Lesley Penny, Director of Bioresearch PLEASANCE THEATRE Presented by Oxford University Press
and Veterinary Services at the University of QUAKER STUDIO ARTIST TALK numerous challenges have required and his RED LECTURE THEATRE Presented by Heriot-Watt University
CABARET BAR
With a background in psychology and an
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 human-made objects as a starting point for when listening to it. But is music ever going exploration, we discuss Mackenzie's recent work to be something that can be understood focusing on aspects of biological matter that or explained using science? Arguing yes is she describes as 'lively material'. This venue is physicist and musician Mark Lewney against undergoing access improvements, contact the an emphatic no from neuroscientist, doctor and venue for up-to-date information. philosopher Raymond Tallis. Presented by Summerhall and ASCUS Art & Science 36 12 YEARS TO SAVE SCIENCE NEEDS YOU! THE PLANET SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR SCIENCE Our vision is of a world where science, technology, DISCUSSION engineering and mathematics are recognised and celebrated as central to our lives and where we all work together to create a sustainable future.
You can be part of delivering Edinburgh Science
PLEASANCE THEATRE Festival as well as community outreach and
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> £15 INCLUDES CHEESE SAMPLES Cheeseology returns to the Science Festival for a fourth year to explore the science behind the production of this fascinating food. Hosted by dairy technologist Paul Thomas and journalist and cheese expert Patrick McGuigan, Cheeseology combines a tutored tasting of some of Europe's finest cheeses with an explanation of the factors influencing texture and flavour development in each variety.
LIFE ON MARS AGES 18+ AGES ACTIVITY
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EdSciFest EdinburghScienceFestival EdSciFest SUNDAY 7 APRIL
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS
9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER P.32 CALTON HILL P.35 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH RECURRING EVENTS
10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS 11AM–6PM | THE MIRROR TRAP P.32 P.33 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND SUMMERHALL P.35 PLEASANCE
10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME 2PM | CHEESEOLOGY 4.0 P.37 P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.34 PLEASANCE PLEASANCE THE DOC, THE MARSHAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL THE SCIENCE OF COLD AND THE GREAT YEAR CHURCH SERVICE WATER SWIMMING OF LIGHT DISCUSSION DISCUSSION SPECIAL EVENT
LOMOND ROOM
Festival EVENTS Minister of St Giles' Cathedral invite you to increasingly popular across the UK. Intrepid
the annual church service celebrating the Scottish wild swimmer Calum Maclean hosts a CABARET BAR
Edinburgh Science Festival. panel including anaesthetist and researcher into
AUDITORIUM Maxwell's model of light as an electromagnetic ASCUS LAB
asthmatics, pregnant mothers and patients with
personal dosage of air pollutants. between resonance and form through the AUDITORIUM
Presented by The University of Edinburgh technique of sonoporation – a means to alter the
LECTURE THEATRE THE NAKED SCIENTISTS LIVE PODCAST
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 Presented by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
PLEASANCE THEATRE
LOMOND ROOM LOMOND ROOM
QUAKER STUDIO too. As Artificial Intelligence technology and living in the world of this cutting-edge work.
Helen Sang of the Roslin Institute. UPPER HALL
Supported by
CABARET BAR with its harbours and fishing villages supplying
PLEASANCE THEATRE FAKE MOON LANDINGS
the ribosome. Older than DNA itself, virtually QUAKER STUDIO
every molecule was either made by the
made by the ribosome. Nobel prize winner, science blogger Prof Kevin Mitchell traces CABARET BAR
Sir Venki Ramakrishnan tells the story of human diversity and individual differences to
QUAKER STUDIO
for humans and machines and tweets from ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 autonomous software systems are becoming more common. Computer scientist Tony Veale examines the world of Twitterbots, from botdom's greatest hits to the hows and whys of bot-building, discover the place for bots in the social media landscape. Presented by MIT Press 39 MONDAY 8 APRIL
10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME P.32 ONGOING EXHIBITIONS NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.34 PLEASANCE
9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER P.35 P.32 CALTON HILL ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH RECURRING EVENTS
10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS 11AM–6PM | THE MIRROR TRAP P.33 P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND SUMMERHALL P.35 PLEASANCE A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION TO... THE WORLD WIDE WEB: WHERE THE HELL IS MY GLACIATION WHERE IT CAME FROM HOVERBOARD? DISCUSSION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
CABARET BAR
of ice play an important part in the Earth's QUAKER STUDIO CABARET BAR
ASCUS LAB THE CONSOLATIONS OF PHYSICS
SONGS FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION
PLEASANCE THEATRE
LOMOND ROOM particle to the grand marvels of space, this event is perfect for space fanatics and meaning of life explorers.
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 alongside some of the world's leading science communicators, become a science teacher, education researcher and a TEDx presenting advocate for using songs to educate.
40 WOMEN IN HERE COMES THE SUN DISCUSSION
PLEASANCE THEATRE
THE SCIENCE OF SIN OCEAN POWER DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
CABARET BAR
the themes in his new book, The Science of LOMOND ROOM
Sin, neurobiologist, TV presenter and podcaster
So if you're looking for inspiration, look no further than this hand-picked selection of events. The Gendered Brain (p.44) gives us insight into the
QUAKER STUDIO biological differences and similarities between
TUESDAY 9 APRIL
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS P.32 CALTON HILL P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK P.32 P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION TO... ACCEPT/DECLINE: KEEPING SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY THE HAPPY BRAIN CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE DISCUSSION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
CABARET BAR
production, tackling pollution and medical PLEASANCE THEATRE CABARET BAR
diagnostics. It may even make it possible for
Festival EVENTS opportunities that this fast-growing field of happiness? Is it your brain – a mere concoction tap of a touch screen children are exposed to research brings. of chemicals, or network of neurons? Is it in fact it all. Join Prof Sonia Livingstone, children's Presented by Oxford University Press your gut? (Spoiler alert: yes. Sort of.) Burnett digital rights expert and leader of the Global offers up a uniquely entertaining insight into Kids Online project, as she discusses online THE SCIENCE OF GIN AND what it means to be human. safety; and head of the Developing Resilience TONIC Presented by Faber and Faber against Online Grooming Project Prof Nuria Lorenzo-Dus as she and her team reveal WHEN THE DOGS DON'T some of the regular phrases used by online predators and demonstrate new software being
TOUR BARK: FORENSIC SCIENCE AGES 18+ AGES AT WORK developed to identify them. Hosted by Children in Scotland's Emma Rogan.
SUMMERHALL DISTILLERY
to learn the science behind creating the perfect AUDITORIUM
gin and tonic! Experience an in-depth, fast-paced
a Pickering's gin and tonic in the Royal Dick Pub, including the investigation that finally absolved QUAKER STUDIO
as well as sampling the Pickering's Gin range the Cardiff Three, the Pembrokeshire Coastal ASCUS LAB Supported by
LOMOND ROOM
How does the kidney filter our blood? What role
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk on with interactive experiments exploring unpack the meaning of the festival city, beyond this complex filtration system. This venue is the brand; and in doing so asks what are the accessible by 29 steps. physical and symbolic frontiers of a festival city Presented by Summerhall and ASCUS Lab in the 21st century? Presented by Edinburgh Napier University
42 10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME P.35 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH P.34 PLEASANCE RECURRING EVENTS
11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH 11AM–6PM | THE MIRROR TRAP P.33 P.32 SUMMERHALL THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT P.35 PLEASANCE HYPNOSIS, PSYCHOSIS DOME NIGHTS: AND THE CONSCIOUSNESS ROBIN INCE: I'M A JOKE PLANETS 360° CONUNDRUM AND SO ARE YOU FILM DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
LOMOND ROOM
AND THURS 18 APRIL | <£> £10 way of discovering this comes from examining Sit back and relax for a 360° immersive the irregularities and distortions of the mind. extravaganza. The Planets 360° is a re-imagining In an interactive session full of demonstrations,
of British composer Gustav Holst's The Planets chartered psychologist Peter Naish will explain Festival EVENTS orchestral suite. It uses the awe-inspiring what we can learn about conscious awareness Fulldome format to create a sonically driven and from mental illness and guided hypnosis. immersive experience. The show aims to bring new audiences to the dome by fusing art, music BRING BACK THE DODO? PLEASANCE THEATRE and science into a 360° spectacle. Pre-recorded AUDITORIUM humans. Through journeys with geneticists, SEEDING CHANGE RED LECTURE THEATRE from films, TV and books, hostJules Howard BLAST AFF!
you on a journey across the fields of Britain, past QUAKER STUDIO orchards of forgotten fruit and through fields of LAB OF THE LUDICROUS
DESIGN: THE FRONTIERS OF ART AND SCIENCE CABARET BAR
cutting-edge design solutions, we present a ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 swift series of short, punchy talks from a panel of academics, curators and industry experts that will guide us through the frontiers of art and science. Presented by The Patrick Geddes Centre 43
WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS
9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS P.32 P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.33 SUMMERHALL
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME P.32 P.34 CALTON HILL NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.34 PLEASANCE
10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.35 P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH P.32 THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT A VERY SHORT THE SCIENCE OF INTRODUCTION TO... GENETICS AND THE MOVIES MOUNTAINEERING DEPRESSION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
CABARET BAR
and professor of psychological medicine CABARET BAR PLEASANCE THEATRE
Jan Scott present a history of depression and
Festival EVENTS bipolar disorder and explain how they are What can Harry Potter teach us about A century ago, extreme weather conditions experienced and understood today. They examine inheritance? Would a clone of Arnold made mountaineering a dangerous game the controversies of diagnosis and treatment Schwarzenegger look, act and beat up bad guys for the most ambitious thrill seekers. Thanks and discuss how mood disorders can influence exactly like the original? Can genetics explain to advances in technology and medicine, creativity. how a Jedi uses the Force? Clinical molecular even Everest has been conquered thousands Presented by Oxford University Press geneticist Dr Rob Pyatt explores the frontiers of of times. Alongside the Search and Rescue genetic technology through our favourite movie Aerial Association, which uses drones to aid in WHAT MAKES YOUR trailers. mountain rescue, we take a look at the modern TICKER TICK? mountaineering landscape and ask: has the INSIDE GOOGLE TRANSLATE edge been taken off exploration? SCIENCE THEATRE
WORKSHOP SCRATCH NIGHT DISCUSSION
LOMOND ROOM
Google Translate can interpret over one hundred SPECIAL EVENT
ASCUS LAB human languages, but not always very well. Will
NETHERBOW THEATRE
Explore what makes your ticker tick with this language expert Adam Lopez takes us inside
ADVANTAGE PLAY THE GENDERED BRAIN
AUDITORIUM
QUAKER STUDIO women who broke through barriers to become
AUDITORIUM
World-renowned sports engineer annual Dr Elsie Inglis lecture by Edinburgh and
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 breakthroughs that have changed the face of inspirational women who are smashing through the wrong question? Exploring centuries of sport throughout history. From novel materials barriers. Hear tales of doctoring in the Antarctic, sexism, neuroscientist Prof Gina Rippon shows to innovative methods of collecting sporting front-line medical treatment and surgical how we arrived at the idea of an inferior, female data, the one thing that might distinguish the adventures from women pushing to the front of brain and how cutting-edge breakthroughs in winners from the losers is new technology. science history. neuroscience can liberate us from this outdated Presented by Birlinn Supported by understanding. Presented by Penguin Random House 44
THURSDAY 11 APRIL CONTINUES...
RECURRING EVENTS ONGOING EXHIBITIONS
11AM–6PM | THE MIRROR TRAP 9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS P.33 P.33 P.35 PLEASANCE ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH SUMMERHALL
2PM AND 4PM | THE SCIENCE OF GIN AND TONIC 10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME P.32 P.34 P.42 SUMMERHALL CALTON HILL PLEASANCE
6.30PM | DOME NIGHTS: PLANETS 360° 10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 P.32 P.43 DYNAMIC EARTH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED
P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND RECURRING EVENTS
THERE IS NO PLANET B 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 11AM–6PM | THE MIRROR TRAP P.35 P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE
10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER 6.30PM | DOME NIGHTS: PLANETS 360° P.35 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH P.43 DYNAMIC EARTH DISCUSSION SPOTLIGHT ON: DEEP TIME WALK MICROSCOPES
PLEASANCE THEATRE ACTIVITY DISCUSSION
Humanity is exhausting its resources at an HOLYROOD PARK | MEET OUTSIDE DYNAMIC EARTH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND | AUDITORIUM Festival EVENTS
accelerated rate, but what can any of us really do
about it and where do we start? Do we all need AND MON 15 APRIL | <£> £8.50/£6.50 How has the microscope changed from the to become vegetarians? Should we frack? Or Join the 4.6km Deep Time Walk to travel across 18th century to the present day? Join curator stop using air travel? Renowned sustainability Earth's 4.6 billion year timeline at a rate of one Julie Gibb to examine the makers and users expert Prof Mike Berners-Lee has crunched the million years per metre. Starting at the creation of of an instrument that has been fundamental numbers and plots a course of action to help Earth, Deep Time Walk covers significant events in in improving our understanding of the humanity thrive on this – our only – planet. After history, including the formation of the Moon, plate natural world. all, There Is No Planet B. tectonics, the early evolution of life, dinosaurs Presented by National Museums Scotland Presented by Cambridge University Press and much more. Please dress appropriately for this outdoor event including sensible footwear and THE UNTOLD STORIES OF TWITTER KNOWS WHAT waterproof clothing. Download the award-winning WOMEN IN ENGINEERING YOU DID LAST SUMMER Deep Time Walk app at deeptimewalk.org. Presented by Edinburgh Geological Society
A VERY SHORT DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION INTRODUCTION TO... INFINITY LOMOND ROOM QUAKER STUDIO
users. And with each user comes data. Twitter ACTIVITY were expected to return to domestic duties user data has been used to map public health, at the end of the war. Female pioneers watch responses to natural disasters and even campaigned to retain their engineering status pre-emptively spot depressive behaviour. and in 1919 set up the Women's Engineering Our panel, including Twitter research expert Society (WES). Hear engineer historian Nina Dr Wasim Amhed and Deputy Director of The Baker and former WES president Dr Carol
Social Data Science Lab Dr Luke Sloan, takes a CABARET BAR Marsh tell the stories of these fascinating
long hard look at social media, analysing sites LOMOND ROOM Presented by Oxford University Press
CABARET BAR
While scientists, adventurers and indigineous
study. Our panel, including deep-sea biologist psychology, drawing together science, psychology ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 and author of Ask An Ocean Explorer and philosophy. How similar is your brain to a Dr Jon Copley and 'the human swan' psychopath's? How many people have murder Sacha Dench, discusses some of these places fantasies? Shaw gives us insight into the evils of the that were formerly 'out of reach', what drives world, ourselves and our Google search history. them to go there and what we can learn Presented by Canongate Books from them. 45
THURSDAY 11 APRIL CONTINUED THINKING TIME FOR A NEW THROUGH ANIMALS WILD FRONTIER ECONOMIC MODEL? DISCUSSION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
QUAKER STUDIO
LECTURE THEATRE
What do we know about how animals think and
the last century, cognition research has revealed arguably the most important on the planet. PLEASANCE THEATRE
a variety of advanced mental abilities in animals. They hold the genetic key to tackling the
DISCUSSION DISCUSSION GOOD FOR YOUR GUTS
AUDITORIUM
<£>
innovative solutions for the developing challenges for our future cities. Join a panel of UPPER HALL
world. Join experts including researcher in experts, including Planning Aid Scotland (PAS),
SUGAR AND SPIKES: FILM CHANGING APPROACHES gut-nanomaterial interactions, to discover what TO DIABETES CARE this research is telling us and whether a better diet really cures all?
STAR WARS? THE LAW OF
DISCUSSION ARMED CONFLICT IN SPACE RED LECTURE THEATRE
with an increasing amount of self-management between filmmakersEmma Davie and Peter LOMOND ROOM
of the disease. Medical historian Dr Martin Mettler, environmental philosopher David
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 Presented by Edinburgh Napier University
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FRIDAY 12 APRIL CONTINUES...
10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER
TO BOLDLY GO: ONGOING EXHIBITIONS P.35 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
SHORELINE OF INFINITY'S 9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS P.33 EVENT HORIZON P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH SUMMERHALL
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME P.32 CALTON HILL P.34 PLEASANCE
10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT SPECIAL EVENT 10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED CABARET BAR P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND RECURRING EVENTS
CABARET BAR MEDICAL CANNABIS
THE MAGICIANS
QUAKER STUDIO
at the science behind medical cannabis and PLEASANCE THEATRE
consider the benefits and the risks at play.
DISCUSSION ARE WE TOO CLEAN? FROM HANDWARMERS TO HEATING HOMES: COMBATING FUEL POVERTY DISCUSSION
AUDITORIUM QUAKER STUDIO DISCUSSION
V&A Dundee is a building like no other. The How clean is too clean? Host Hana Ayoob of LOMOND ROOM
realisation of Kengo Kuma's bold vision was The Cloaca Monologues joins immunologist
FRIDAY 12 APRIL CONTINUED SOUNDS OF SPACE THE CLOACA MONOLOGUES DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
CABARET BAR
worlds and undiscovered life forms sound in PLEASANCE THEATRE
the movies and in reality. Take a look at the
LOMOND ROOM DISCUSSION
SHOWDOME VHS, Blu-ray and your beloved flip phone
Join us to watch two films by Scotland-based and become obsolete since. As technology UPPER HALL
filmmakersMargaret Salmon and Ed advances at faster rates than ever before,
CABARET BAR QUAKER STUDIO
DEMONSTRATION ROOM material is designed, used and recycled.
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 the true story of a woman who gave her eggs to her friend to have a child.After a sell-out Fringe run in 2018, EGG returns for a limited Science Festival run. Presented by Summerhall
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SATURDAY 13 APRIL CONTINUES...
10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND RECURRING EVENTS
9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER 10AM AND 2PM | DEEP TIME WALK P.33 P.35 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH P.45 HOLYROOD PARK
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS 11AM–6PM | THE MIRROR TRAP P.32 P.33 CALTON HILL SUMMERHALL P.35 PLEASANCE
10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME 7.30PM | EGG BY PAPER DOLL MILITIA P.32 P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE P.48 SUMMERHALL
10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.32 THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
DISCOVER NEW THE EVOLUTION WORLDS THROUGH MOTOR SHOW SUMMERHALL TOURS CREATIVE WRITING TOUR WORKSHOP SPECIAL EVENT
MEET AT RECEPTION PENTLAND ROOM
Wondering how your next car will sound? Have APRIL | <£> £5 For those of us who are not astronauts, there is
you heard about electric cars but have no idea Take a tour of Summerhall and discover its still a way for us to set foot on new moons and Festival EVENTS what they look like? Experience them first-hand fascinating history. Did you know that one planets for the first time: through our writing! for free at the EVOLUTION Motor Show on Castle of the first known occupants of the site was Join science fiction authorOliver Langmead Street. We will have the very latest in innovative a family run brewery established in the and award-winning science fiction writerRuth plug-in and electric cars from the likes of BMW, 18th century? The main iconic building we EJ Booth for a creative writing workshop filled Tesla and more. If two wheels are more your know today housed The Royal Dick School of with exciting discussion, writing and reading thing, we have electric scooters and even electric Veterinary Studies for nearly 100 years. Visit aloud. Be prompted by the trials and triumphs push-bikes. Come on down and take a ride! Summerhall's labs and lecture theatres and of explorers as they set foot on planets for the Presented by PSi Ltd learn about the notable alumni who contributed first time, thinking about new technologies and to science around the world. Please note that unforeseen hurdles that might help or hinder THE MUSICAL BRAIN: HOW some rooms within Summerhall are only humanity as we explore the Universe outside MUSIC HELPS DEMENTIA accessible via stairs so tours will be adapted to our own small planet. the needs of each group. Presented by Summerhall TRACKS AND SIGNS
DISCUSSION EVERYBODY HURTS ACTIVITY
OCHIL ROOM DISCUSSION
AUDITORIUM CABARET BAR In the spirit of exploration we are bringing wild
UPPER HALL
AUDITORIUM
Join the Festival's Youth Consultation Group
science that we want to see in the world and the unlock secrets of the past, with the Society of ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 future that we could create through ideas and Antiquaries of Scotland's Fellows Dr Lisa Brown innovation in science. Get involved in finding and Dr Alison Sheridan, chaired by science the science of the future for Earth, space and the author and broadcaster Prof Jim Al-Khalili. human race. Recommended for ages 12–18 but Presented by The Society of Antiquaries Scotland all ages welcome. Image: Historic Environment Scotland 49
SATURDAY 13 APRIL CONTINUED SUNFALL WITH JIM AL-KHALILI BRITAIN IS A NATION OF... EMERGENCY ON THE ISS DISCUSSION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
CABARET BAR LOMOND ROOM
PLEASANCE THEATRE Waldersee, data journalist at YouGov. They'll with our panel, including space medicine expert
fiction behind this nail-biting story. 18+ AGES DISCUSSION Presented by Penguin Random House
BIER KELLER DESIGNED BY NATURE
LOMOND ROOM archaeologist, Paul Duncan McGarrity. Add to
PLEASANCE THEATRE
The natural world has influenced technology for alongside research scientist, Dr Alice Howarth
AN EVENING WITH
DISCUSSION THE MOON CABARET BAR
QUAKER STUDIO
As we settle into the digital age, increasing author and illustrator Katrina van Grouw 18+ AGES numbers of people are turning to fitness explores selective breeding – the ongoing SPECIAL EVENT trackers to tell them about their activity and give transformation of animals at the hand of man. nudges to help improve their health. Trackers Accompanied by her stunning illustrations, van collect a huge amount of data on us, from our Grouw discusses the evolutionary forces that date of birth to our daily movements. Today have shaped wild and domesticated animals
we ask: could the data be used to improve alike, paying tribute to the 150th anniversary of UPPER HALL
human health, or is it just a privacy and security Charles Darwin's The Variation of Animals and
ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 England, Dr Lukasz Piwek, researcher in smart Image: Katrina van Grouw our wondrous Moon in an evening of laid-back wearables' data, and Dr Paul Patras, lecturer lunar activities and celestial cocktails whilst in cyber security. Hosted by fitness writerNick listening to experts in anthropology and Harris-Fry. popular culture, including popular science writer Philip Ball, and cultural astronomer Daniel Brown, hosted by comedian Susan Morrison. Over 18s only. 50
SUNDAY 14 APRIL CONTINUES...
10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND RECURRING EVENTS
9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER 11AM–6PM | THE MIRROR TRAP P.33 P.35 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH P.35 PLEASANCE
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS 2PM | SUMMERHALL TOURS P.32 P.33 CALTON HILL SUMMERHALL P.49 SUMMERHALL
10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 10AM–8PM | MOMENTS IN TIME 7.30PM | EGG BY PAPER DOLL MILITIA P.32 P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND PLEASANCE P.48 SUMMERHALL
10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.32 THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
THE JUSTICE SYNDICATE EXO-ELEMENTS HOW MANY IS TOO MANY? SHOW AGES 18+ AGES DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
OCHIL ROOM QUAKER STUDIO AUDITORIUM
Conviction would mean planned operations we know about planetary systems. In this event to Global Footprint Network, a sustainable Festival EVENTS will not go ahead and the evidence is far from Dr Beth Biller of the University of Edinburgh's population for our planet is between 1.5 and 3 conclusive. Listen to the evidence and make Institute for Astronomy, investigates the clouds billion people, but we are estimated to reach 9.7 your decision: how will you vote? The Justice and chemical compositions of exoplanets and billion by 2050. Our experts, including Director Syndicate is a piece of playable theatre putting will discuss the possibility of eventually finding of Population Matters Robin Maynard, human you in the jury box. Please note this performance signs of life on planets outside of our own rights researcher and population ethicist Karin contains both discussion of sexual assault solar system. Kuhlemann and population statistician Dr Alan and explicit description of consensual sexual Marshall discuss what the future might look like. activity. Over 18s only. Presented by fanSHEN BLUEPRINT: HOW DNA MAKES US WHO WE ARE FUTURE POLITICS THE SCIENCE OF BAKING DISCUSSION DISCUSSION SPECIAL EVENT QUAKER STUDIO
AUDITORIUM UPPER HALL
DINNER WITH DARWIN DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
LECTURE THEATRE
vegetarian diet. So why have humans moved PLEASANCE THEATRE ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 away from living on a diet of plants alone? How
SUNDAY 14 APRIL CONTINUED PLANETS AND PULSATIONS: TREATING PATIENTS AS THE KEPLER AND TESS PEOPLE IN THE NHS SHOOT FOR THE MOON SPACE MISSIONS DISCUSSION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
LOMOND ROOM QUAKER STUDIO
has touched the lives of millions. Yet a flurry of PLEASANCE THEATRE that just yet, we are closer than ever before
conversation continues to surround the healthcare
for success. 18+ AGES SPECIAL EVENT DISCUSSION DIGITAL THERAPIST CABARET BAR
take years to diagnose and can cause distressing UPPER HALL DISCUSSION symptoms like chronic pain and infertility. Join
this roundtable discussion and extensive Q and A LOMOND ROOM In the spirit of the original Oyster Club
to raise awareness of the condition and the work
the Public with Science recognises and rewards CABARET BAR
the University of Edinburgh's outstanding
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MONDAY 15 APRIL
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS
9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH P.35 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS P.32 CALTON HILL P.33 SUMMERHALL
10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.32 THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED
P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND RECURRING EVENTS
10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 10AM AND 2PM | DEEP TIME WALK P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.45 HOLYROOD PARK
TUESDAY 16 APRIL YOUTH CONSULTATION ONGOING EXHIBITIONS
10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER GROUP 9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE
P.35 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH We are back for another year. Building on the success 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS 10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200
P.33 SUMMERHALL of our involvement with the Edinburgh Science
P.32 CALTON HILL Festival in 2018, we are going above and beyond for 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH 10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION
P.32 THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT our 2019 theme: Frontiers. P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED We’ve been working on ideas and making decisions P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND RECURRING EVENTS that will help the Festival connect with people our 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 2PM AND 4PM | THE SCIENCE OF GIN AND TONIC age, and assisting in the creative development of P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.42 SUMMERHALL future Edinburgh Science Festival activities.
BEING A WOMAN IN COMMUNICATING THE We love coming up with new ideas and fresh SCIENCE: CHANGED TIMES? HIDDEN COMMONS perspectives to produce an inclusive and diverse programme of events that can inspire audiences of 12–18 years old.
Check out our special event Generation Space (p.49) DISCUSSION DISCUSSION to hear the changes we want to see in the world and the science, technology, engineering and mathematics that we think will get us there.
Look out for more information and recommended
BIOSPHERE events at sciencefestival.co.uk/youth-consultation-
WOLFSON LECTURE THEATRE
AUDITORIUM
10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER
GASTROFEST ONGOING EXHIBITIONS P.35 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
A smorgasbord of insightful discussions, 9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH P.33 SUMMERHALL delicious dining experiences and special science-themed presentations, GastroFest is the 10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 CALTON HILL P.32 THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT treat to suit all tastes. 10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION
P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND RECURRING EVENTS A mini festival of the science of food and drink, GastroFest showcases the importance of science 10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED 2PM AND 4PM | THE SCIENCE OF GIN AND TONIC P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.42 SUMMERHALL in our lives in the most delicious way possible: through a series of innovative events exploring 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 6.30PM | DOME NIGHTS: PLANETS 360° P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.43 DYNAMIC EARTH the centrality of science to our culinary experience with snacks included! ANGELA MELITOPOULOS: THE HEART OF THE BRAIN RESEARCHER IN RESIDENCE Cheese lovers unite for the return of Cheeseology 4.0 (p.37), a tutored tasting and flavour explosion; indulge your tastebuds and learn of some spectacular superfoods in Spice of DISCUSSION Life (p.48); or create the perfect pastry and light DISCUSSION sponge with our The Science of Baking (p.51) CALTON HILL special event. AUDITORIUM focus light to form images and (re)produce our answers while you fill your belly atDine and
AUDITORIUM
10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 ONGOING EXHIBITIONS P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND RECURRING EVENTS
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER 6.30PM | DOME NIGHTS: PLANETS 360° P.35 P.32 CALTON HILL ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH P.45 DYNAMIC EARTH
10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS P.33 P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND SUMMERHALL THE MOTOR NEURONE NATURAL SCIENCES DISEASE RESEARCH ART AND SCIENCE OF COLLECTION TOUR REVOLUTION THE MIND ACTIVITY DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
AUDITORIUM
LECTURE THEATRE
AUDITORIUM Global demand for food continues to grow and AUDITORIUM
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT SCIENCE COMMUNICATION? Edinburgh Science Festival is launching a brand new delegate programme for science engagement professionals, teachers, youth workers, academics and creatives.
Meet with Festival staff, speakers and experts to learn more about the ways in which – through ONLINE BOOKING: SCIENCEFESTIVAL.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0131 226 0005 hands-on science, exhibitions, theatre, comedy, song and art – we collectively create and deliver the original, and one of the world’s largest, Science Festivals.
The delegate programme runs from Monday 8–Thursday 11 April Find out more: sciencefestival.co.uk/delegates 55 FRIDAY 19 APRIL SATURDAY 20 APRIL
10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS P.35 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH ONGOING EXHIBITIONS
9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS 9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE P.33 P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH SUMMERHALL P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH 10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 P.32 P.32 CALTON HILL THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT P.32 CALTON HILL
10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION
P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND RECURRING EVENTS P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED 2PM | SUMMERHALL TOURS 10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED P.32 P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.49 SUMMERHALL NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK
P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.34 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER
THE SCIENCE OF EGYPTIAN P.35 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
MUMMIFICATION: A THE STORY OF HOW WE 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS
NO-BRAINER? BECAME US P.33 SUMMERHALL
24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH
P.32 THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT DISCUSSION DISCUSSION A LAKESIDE VIEW ON MARS AUDITORIUM
AUDITORIUM animal kingdom. From tools and fashions to fire
AUDITORIUM
Dr Stephen Buckley of York University's animals can do it too? How special are we really?
AN AFTERNOON OF MUSIC AND MATHEMATICS DISCUSSION
AUDITORIUM
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10AM–5PM | MICROSCOPES: NATURE REVEALED 24 HOURS | A HUMAN TOUCH P.32 ONGOING EXHIBITIONS NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND P.32 THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
9AM–5PM | CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE 10AM–5PM | BUILD AND BREAK P.34 P.33 ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND RECURRING EVENTS
10AM–4PM | CHARLES PIAZZI SMYTH 200 10AM–5.30PM | FOOD FOREVER 2PM | SUMMERHALL TOURS P.35 P.32 CALTON HILL ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH P.49 SUMMERHALL
10AM–5PM | ROBOTS EXHIBITION 11AM–6PM | METAMORPHOSIS P.33 P.32 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND SUMMERHALL HOW SMART ARE APPLE OF MY EYE SMART DEVICES? DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
AUDITORIUM
LECTURE THEATRE <£>
Festival EVENTS If tickets for your desired event are and may be used for promotional James Thomas of Operations available, they can also be purchased purposes. If you have any concerns, Communications Coordinator Fraser Smith Projects Manager at the venue 30 minutes prior to the please speak to a member of staff at Cornershop PR Media Relations Amy Elder Production Manager start time. the event. Red 61 Box Office Rory Fyffe Production Manager Sarah O’Connor Production Manager Group discounts GETTING TO THE CREATIVE Leigh Ward Production Officer We welcome groups to the Festival and SCIENCE FESTIVAL Eilidh Dunnet Festival Karl Wood Production Officer discounts may be available depending Programme Manager on the event and the size of the party. Many of our venues are in the city Laura Curtis-Moss Worldwide EDINBURGH Please call the Box Office on centre and easily accessible on foot or Programme Manager (maternity cover) SCIENCE WORLDWIDE 0131 226 0005 to discuss your needs. by public transport. Please be aware of Augusta Macdonald Education Gill Duncan Head of Edinburgh the environment when planning your Programme Manager (maternity leave) Science Worldwide Babes in arms travel to and from our events. Laura McLister Worldwide Programme Bill Addison Project Manager Children under three years old do not Manager (maternity leave) – Worldwide require a ticket for events, except if the By bus Terence Finnegan Events Developer Jessica Monsen Worldwide Business event is specifically for children under Visit lothianbuses.co.uk or call 0131 Chris George Events Developer Development Manager three years old. 555 6363 for bus route information. Hannah Grist Events Developer Rosie Fraser Project Officer – Worldwide Graham Richardson Events Developer Alice Russell Project Officer – Worldwide Concessions By train Jennifer Rodger-Casebow Unless otherwise stated, concessions ScotRail and National Rail Enquiries Events Developer BOARD OF DIRECTORS are available to pensioners, the provide train company promotions, Amy Russell Events Developer Dr David Milne (Chair) unemployed and disabled persons, train times and fare information. Lauren Hockenhull Assistant Prof Polly Arnold with a complimentary ticket available scotrail.co.uk or nationalrail.co.uk. Event Developer Councillor Ian Campbell for carers, which can be booked by Emily Raemaekers Festival Administrator Prof Michael Fourman phone or in person at our Box Office. By bike Ian Shaw Cyber Workshop Creator Dr Simon Gage OBE Plan routes through the city at Councillor Amy McNeese-Mechan Prof Students and teachers can access edinburgh.cyclestreets.net. With DEVELOPMENT Stuart Monro #scifive £5 tickets for most of our edinburghcyclehire.com hire points Hannah Schlesinger Head Ian Ritchie CBE events. More information on p.37. across the city, you don't even need of Development Dawn Robertson your own bike. Westaly Duignan Development Manager Councillor Cameron Rose For all concession tickets, proof of Emma Bodiam Development Officer Prof Ian Wall status may be required. By car Georgina Huntridge Councillor Donald Wilson There are multi-storey car parks Development Coordinator Refunds and metered parking around the YOUTH CONSULTATION GROUP All Science Festival tickets are city centre. EDINBURGH Jonas Bamforth non-refundable, except in the case of SCIENCE EDUCATION Lottie Butler an event cancellation. TOURIST INFORMATION Joan Davidson Head of Education Rhiannon Cochrane Patrick Campbell Project Officer Amelie Colvin You can find out more about Edinburgh – Education Maddy Ford and the surrounding area at Rhea Lewis Education Administrator Kirsty Funnell visitscotland.com. (Generation Science) Patrick Harvey Kerri Rolland Education Sales Assistant Varad Kulkarni Jessie Sheridan Education Sales Assistant Lawson McNaughton
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58 EDINBURGH SCIENCE LEARNING
In addition to our Festival we deliver an extensive education programme, inspiring Scotland’s young learners with the wonder of science and technology and helping teachers deliver the Curriculum for Excellence. Generation Science brings interactive science shows and workshops to primary schools all over the country and Careers Hive gives thousands of secondary pupils a unique immersive STEM focused careers experience. Find out more at sciencefestival.co.uk/education.
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