Thu 12 Oct 2017
Imaginate
Scratch That!
19:30 - 21:15
Come and join us in The Anatomy Lecture Theatre at Summerhall for Scratch That!, an evening of new ideas for young audiences that are still in development. The programme will consist of four short,... [more]
Tue 30 May 2017
Artiscience/SEICA in association with The Demarco European Art Foundation and ASCUS
Biology, Art and Science: Symposium on C. H. Waddington, D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, et al.
18:30 - 21:00
This symposium is occasioned by the return visit to Edinburgh of Dr Charissa Terranova, Associate Professor of Aesthetic Studies in the School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Texas at... [more]
Fri 21 Apr 2017
Theatre Sans Accents
Lost in Translation: A Bilingual Journey
19:30 - 20:30
Deeply rooted in family history, a young woman will grow out of her linguistic heritage to find her path with the English language from sunny Languedoc to bonnie Scotland. Performed in four different... [more]
Sat 01 Apr 2017 - Sun 16 Apr 2017
Science Festival - Family Shows
For families, there are 10 shows that combine the wonder of theatre with the explosive world of science communication. The interactive show Making the New Human invites you to see yourself in a... [more]
Sat 01 Apr 2017 - Sun 16 Apr 2017
Science Festival - Adult Shows
Adults are spoilt for choice with a wide range of events, from discussions and exhibitions to workshops, shows and special events. You can also indulge in the tastier side of science with... [more]
Sat 17 Dec 2016
R P Wilson
Scams & Fantasies
19:00 - 20:00
Sixty minutes of suspense, mystery and surprise. R. Paul Wilson is an author, filmmaker, magician and the foremost expert on the art of deception. In this show, the former star of The Real... [more]
Sun 11 Dec 2016
Vortex Healing
Karmic Intensive (2 days)
10:45
VortexHealing offers two distinct paths: a path for learning to do deep healings on the body and psyche, and an awakening path. The healing path has various levels of trainings, outlined below, and... [more]
Mon 28 Nov 2016
Makers Marks with ASCUS and Edinburgh Hacklab
Makers Marks: Connecting Engineers & Scientists with Artists & Designers
19:00 - 21:30
The Makers Marks collaborative is hosting a networking event with ASCUS and the Edinburgh Hacklab on Monday 28 November at Summerhall. Join us for talks, tours of the labs and to meet engineers,... [more]
Sun 27 Nov 2016 - Sun 27 Nov 2016
BHP Comics
ECAF - Edinburgh Comic Art Festival
11:00 - 17:00
A weekend of new authors, new comic books and new comic art talent. London-based illustrator and writer Isabel Greenberg is the guest of honour and hosts talks and workshops. Exhibitors at the... [more]
Mon 14 Nov 2016
Vortex Healing
Multi-Frequency and Merlin's Jewel (6 days)
10:45
VortexHealing offers two distinct paths: a path for learning to do deep healings on the body and psyche, and an awakening path. The healing path has various levels of trainings, outlined below, and... [more]
Tue 08 Nov 2016
Home Energy Scotland
Restore Warmth to Your Historical Home
17:30 - 19:30
Do you need help to keep the heat in your Georgian or Victorian property this winter? This event brings together a range of specialists to offer help and guidance to improve the energy efficiency of... [more]
Fri 04 Nov 2016
The Demarco European Art Foundation
Von Ripper's Odyssey
18:00
Author Sian Mackay will be hosted by Summerhall and The Demarco European Art Foundation for the UK launch of her latest illustrated biography Von Ripper’s Odyssey.Intrigue, espionage, torture,... [more]
Sun 30 Oct 2016
Death Café
14:00 - 16:00
A Death Café is a friendly gathering, a chat about life and death over a cuppa. We talk about how views of death affect how we live our lives, and how experiences of life impact on attitudes... [more]
Tue 18 Oct 2016
LIS Scotland
Unity in Design: Landscape Architects and Architects Working Together
18:30 - 20:00
The Landscape Institute Scotland Reflections Series of talks and events aim for greater debate and knowledge transfer within the profession.As part of our contribution to the 2016 Festival of... [more]
Fri 30 Sep 2016
Patrick Holford
Five Keys to Connection
18:30
Discover the five keys to being connected and happy.Are you having a good time, full of ‘joie de vivre’ or are you bored or in discomfort of one sort or another, be it emotional or mental... [more]
Sat 16 Jul 2016
Florian Schwartz
Our little blue planet in the vastness of the universe
16:30 - 17:15
Is planet Earth, on which we live, really unique or only one of many on which intelligent life forms wonder about the origin of their existence and their role in the Universe. Within just about two... [more]
Sat 16 Jul 2016
University of St Andrews
Seeing one world with different pairs of eyes – joining arts & science
18:30 - 19:30
While all we share this world, we perceive it differently. Why are we missing certain aspects, and how could we obtain a more holistic view? Do different approaches merge somewhere or remain in... [more]
Sat 16 Jul 2016
University of St Andrews
Our little blue planet in the vastness of the Universe
16:30 - 17:15
Is planet Earth, on which we live, really unique or only one of many on which intelligent life forms wonder about the origin of their existence and their role in the Universe. Within just... [more]
Tue 12 Jul 2016
University of St Andrews
Einstein’s Gravity: What is it? And can we observe it?
18:00 - 19:00
In the early 1900's Einstein revolutionised our understanding of gravity with the introduction of General Relativity. To date, it is still the widely accepted interpretation of gravity,... [more]
Tue 12 Jul 2016
University of St Andrews
Einstein's Gravity: What is it? How does it work? And can we observe it?
18:00-19:00
In the early 1900's Einstein revolutionised our understanding of gravity with the introduction of General relativity. To date, General Relativity is still the widely accepted interpretation of... [more]
Sat 09 Jul 2016
University of St Andrews
Is the Pale Blue Dot Special?
16:30 - 17:30
For the last 400 years, scientific discoveries have unseated humanity from the centre of the Universe, from Copernicus’ heresy that the Sun was at the centre of the Solar System, to... [more]
Sat 09 Jul 2016
University of St Andrews
Is the Pale Blue Dot special?
16:30-19:30
For the last 400 years, scientific discoveries have unseated humanity from the centre of the Universe, from Copernicus’ heresy that the Sun was at the centre of the Solar System, to finally... [more]
Tue 05 Jul 2016
University of St Andrews
The Edge of Physics
18:00 - 19:00
Modern science is founded on physicalism: everything has a knowable, physical cause and predictable outcomes. But what happens when we push these physicalist assumptions to the limits? What... [more]
Tue 05 Jul 2016
University of St Andrews
The Edge of Physics
18:00 - 19:30
Modern science is founded on physicalism: everything has a knowable, physical cause and predictable outcomes. But what happens when we push these physicalist assumptions to the limits? What space is... [more]
Tue 28 Jun 2016
University of St Andrews
Keeping you in the dark - and making you see the the night sky…
18:00 - 19:00
We are able to see the night sky only during the hours of darkness. However, with a network of telescopes distributed around the world, the night sky becomes accessible around-the-clock. Hear from... [more]
Sat 25 Jun 2016
University of St Andrews
Our little blue planet in the vastness of the Universe
16:30 - 17:15
Is planet Earth, on which we live, really unique or only one of many on which intelligent life forms wonder about the origin of their existence and their role in the Universe. Within just about two... [more]
Sat 25 Jun 2016
University of St Andrews
Seeing one world with different pairs of eyes – joining arts & science
18:30 - 19:30
While all we share this world, we perceive it differently. Why are we missing certain aspects, and how could we obtain a more holistic view? Do different approaches merge somewhere or remain in... [more]
Fri 03 Jun 2016 - Sat 04 Jun 2016
EPIC International
Can Philosophy Free Ideas? Annual EPIC International Workshop
09:00 - 18:00
This annual 2-day workshop by EPIC International, a group of profound practical philosophers, will challenge your brains. It might free some thoughts you never knew you had. No lectures, but... [more]
Mon 16 May 2016
Jade Circle Edinburgh
Qi Gong Rising ~ Ancient Taoist Practices
09:35
Qi Gong Rising is the name of a new series of exercise classes taking place weekly to promote health in mind and body through cultivating energy as practised 5000 years ago in Ancient China.The... [more]
Thu 12 May 2016
SEDA: Scottish Ecological Design Association
Land, community and homes: SEDA future social housing debate
Start 18:00 (doors 17:45) - 20:30
An evening of relaxed discussion to investigate the possibilities of new ways to make housing that generates communities and where the residents are in charge. The debate will focus on... [more]