The Edinburgh Active Citizenship Group regularly holds large scale, participatory public seminars on topical issues related to citizenship. This special Explorathon event focuses on ‘Money for Nothing? Citizens’ Basic Income: Ending poverty or a licence to do nothing’ 

Edinburgh Café Scientifique returns to Explorathon! For the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, you can come and explore the latest ideas in science and technology. It’s a chance to meet great minds outside their usual academic context.

In partnership with Edinburgh Café Scientifique

Discover a world of fascinating stories and investigations from Edinburgh’s scientists at the Botanics. Meet researchers and get creative and hands-on with a range of fun activities and things to see and do.

Join us for a research-themed ceilidh in collaboration with the New Scots community of Edinburgh involving both traditional dances from Scotland and around the world with the award-winning Science Ceilidh band!

Do you like doing experiments? Wonder what makes you unique? If so, then come and get hands-on in our brand new lab as part of Explorathon 2018!

Find out about the amazing things happening in research while you do your  shopping! Join us for an extravaganza of demonstrations, amazing installations and fascinating exhibits with free drop-in activities, talks and hands-on workshops for families, community members, shoppers and visitors alike at Ocean Terminal!

InterSci’s ChatSci series provides a chance for people to chat about science, with the aim of encouraging collaboration and conversation

Come along and find out about ground-breaking underwater and earth science research taking place in Edinburgh’s universities and research centres through hand-on activities and exciting talks.

WHALE will be open with drop-in fun and creative activities for all the family. With hands-on activities based on cutting-edge research, music and a free community meal, don’t miss out!

In partnership with WHALE Arts

Explore our science and engineering research through a range of interactive activities suitable for all ages, and go behind the scenes. Discover the architectural development of campus through a self-guided tour