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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL 26 MARCH–10 APRIL 2016 ONLINE BOOKING: sciencefestival.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0844 557 2686 EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL SUPPORTERS PRINCIPAL FUNDING PARTNERS MAJOR FUNDING PARTNERS Investment managers FUNDING PARTNERS TOTAL RÉFÉRENCES COULEUR TOTAL_brand_block_CMYK 30/01/2014 24, rue Salomon de Rothschild - 92288 Suresnes - FRANCE Tél. : +33 (0)1 57 32 87 00 / Fax : +33 (0)1 57 32 87 87 M100% Y80% Web : www.carrenoir.com M48% Y100% M100% Y80% C100% M80% K70% C70% M30% The Alwaleed Centre GCHQ Leading Energy Discussion & Debate Science & Technology Facilities Council ENGAGEMENT PARTNER MEDIA PARTNER NEWS PARTNERS TRANSPORT PARTNER Science & Technology Facilities Council VENUE AND PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 2 ONLINE BOOKING: sciencefestival.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0844 557 2686 The annual Edinburgh International Science Festival is For Science Festival 2016 we’ll be exploring science, technology, produced by the Edinburgh International Science Foundation, engineering and design’s ability to help improve our world and our an educational charity whose mission is to inspire, encourage and challenge people of all ages and backgrounds to explore lives through the concept of Building Better Worlds. and understand the world around them. We couldn’t achieve this without the support of our funding partners, who allow us to engage with more than a quarter of a million people Join us over two weeks as we celebrate the ideas, innovations every year. and creative visions colliding at the Festival and transforming the TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS galleries, theatres and gardens of Edinburgh into launchpads to The Binks Trust these better worlds. Clara E Burgess Charity Cruden Foundation Dr Guthrie’s Association The Equitable Charitable Trust WHAT'S ON Forteviot Charitable Trust The Gannochy Trust FOR FAMILIES (P.6–33) IET (The Institution of Engineering and Technology) During the school holidays, the Science Festival provides exciting, engaging and educational activities Institute of Physics in Scotland the whole family can enjoy. Our flagship venue at City Art Centre transforms into a science hub with 6 James Clerk Maxwell Foundation floors packed full of the unique, immersive workshop experiences that the Science Festival is famous Len Thompson Charitable Trust for, while Summerhall’s stages are bursting with some of the best science performers from around the The Nancie Massey Charitable Trust world and technical workshops for older children and teens. Royal Society of Chemistry The Russell Trust Our programme of events and days out suitable for families are listed by venue. Don’t miss our partner events at National Museum of Scotland, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and WITH THANKS Dynamic Earth.To ensure the best possible experience for all our visitors, most events carry a minimum Apache age recommendation. We ask parents to bear these in mind when choosing events for their children. Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental Viridor FOR ADULTS – AGES 14+ (P.35–61) Our programme of adult events includes discussions, debates, workshops, screenings and nights out – all with a scientific twist. Our main venues are Summerhall, The Queen’s Hall and the National Museum of Scotland. Don’t miss GastroFest and check out the author led events of the Reading Experiment – we’ve got more information on all our programme strands on p.34 and you can search events by strand on our website: sciencefestival.co.uk. The adult events programme is designed for visitors aged 14+. This is a recommendation only and younger audiences are very welcome. Adult events are listed by date with repeating events popping up as vertical cross references throughout the GENERATION SCIENCE CLUB brochure. For full details see the introduction to the adult programme on p.34. We would like to thank Generation Science Club members for their support of Edinburgh International Science Festival’s schools touring programme. Generation Science Club is a network of individuals and companies dedicated to engaging the next generation in science and technology. Members of the club donate funds to help ensure our school shows and workshops can be enjoyed by all pupils – wherever they are and whatever their financial background. With particular thanks to: MEMBERS Alex and Rhona Callander Edina Trust Joe Faraday John Hylands Nimar Charitable Trust Ian Ritchie Barry and Helen Sealey – The BEST Trust Scottish Qualifications Authority Toshiba Medical Visualization Systems Europe, Ltd The University of Edinburgh Ian Wall HONORARY MEMBERS Prof Anne Glover David Sibbald Prof Lord Robert Winston If you would like to become a Generation Science Club member, please contact [email protected] ONLINE BOOKING: sciencefestival.co.uk BOOKING HOTLINE: 0844 557 2686 3 lls, then zoom o c ce ut to opi ex sc plo ro re ic t m he to I n n i te m rn o a o t Z io n a l S p a FAMILY EVENTS: PAGE 30–31 c e S t a t DYNAMIC i o n a n ADULT EVENT: PAGE 57 d d i s c o EARTH v e r if . y t o u u a h n a o r v t e s a w n h a a t e i t m t o a c k e e b s o t There's something for everyone, young and D EDINBURGH old, at Edinburgh International S AROUN cience Festival this E aster. 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