Meet our researchers

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

We run activities and events 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.

Our researchers also share their work by taking part in other programmes, such as Edinburgh Science Festival and The Provocateurs at Edinburgh Fringe.

Join our mailing list to find out about upcoming public events. Some of our public talks can also be attended online.

We are open to conversations and collaborations with all stakeholders in our research. If you have a project idea that could enable our researchers to connect with your community, or to support you in helping your community to engage with biomedical research? Get in touch at PublicEngagement@igc.ed.ac.uk

Annual programme of events

January

Research placement applications open

Please note that IGC does not have a formal programme for hosting students for work experience or research placements. However, we encourage students to coordinate placements with our researchers where possible. The above list of funded opportunities is not exhaustive, and we will be happy to support other routes to your placement. You can find more detail on our [Information for students] page.

March

Science Insights applications open

Science Insights | College of Medicine and Vet Medicine

April

Edinburgh Science Festival

Festival | Edinburgh Science

Open to: Everyone, very family friendly

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

Booking required? Varies by activity; some workshops are free drop-ins, some talks, workshops or tours require booking. You can find details about this year’s programme of events below.

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

Application deadlines

  • In2STEM application deadline
  • Science Insights applications close

May

Pint of Science

Home | Pint of Science

June

Three-Minute Thesis University Final

Three-Minute Thesis University Final

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

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 Institute of Genetics and Cancer, Institute of Regenerative Medicine, and Roslin Institute.

Booking required? Yes; free to attend but spaces are limited. The application process based on passion for science (not exam grades)

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

August

The Provocateurs @ The Stand

Open to: Everyone

Venue: The Stand Comedy Club

Booking required? Yes, available through Edinburgh Fringe

More information: The Provocateurs - The Provocateurs

September

Doors Open Days

Doors Open Days | Unlock Scotland this September!

Open to: Everyone, includes family friendly activities, tours, and talks for older audiences

Venue: Venues across the University of Edinburgh, including IGC

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

More information: Doors Open Days

October

Careers Hive

Open to: S1-S3 students

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Booking required? Yes; teachers should contact Edinburgh Science Festival to schedule a visit.

More information: Careers Hive - Edinburgh Science

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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