Meet our researchers

We are open to conversations and collaborations with all stakeholders in our research.

IGMM doors open day 2015

We run activities throughout the year to enable you to meet with our researchers, explore our research and discuss the impact it can have on health and our society. We are open to conversations and collaborations with all stakeholders in our research.

 

Annual events programme

April: Edinburgh Science Festival exhibition

Open to: Everyone, very family friendly

Venue: University of Edinburgh exhibition space, National Museum of Scotland

Booking required? No, drop in exhibitions that are free to visit

More information: available on the Science Festival website https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/festival/  

July: Science Insights work experience programme

Open to: High school pupils finishing S5 who have an interest in pursuing a biomedical research career

Venue: Research Institutes and Centres at the University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, including our Institute

Booking required? Yes, free to attend but competitive application process based on passion for science (not exam grades)

More information: www.scienceinsights.ed.ac.uk

September: Doors Open Day

Open to: Everyone

Venue: Venues across the University of Edinburgh

Booking required? No, drop in event that is free to attend but some elements (e.g. tours) may need to be booked in advance/on arrival due to demand

More information: Doors Open Days

Art collaborations

Our researchers enjoy working in collaboration with artists to engage new audiences with their research, often from different perspectives. If you are an artist who would like to work with our researchers please send your project idea to: publicengagement@igc.ed.ac.uk

Policy visits

We are happy to host visits for policymakers  to understand our research and the impact it can have on healthcare and society. If you would like to visit us please email: publicengagement@igc.ed.ac.uk

Media/press engagement

We are delighted to host photo calls and media visits to the Institute. Please contact: communications@igc.ed.ac.uk

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