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Apply now for Fuselab - a unique innovation programme for young people

How would you plan the future of a newly inhabited world? Don’t miss the chance to apply for Fuselab – a four-day residential course in innovation and creativity for 16-20 year olds.

By Vikki Jones on Thu 16 May 2013

Wee Stories at Summerhall

Award-winning Scottish family-friendly theatre company, Wee Stories, is back on tour this spring when they will be presenting Hickory and Dickory Dock, their latest theatre piece, which tells the story of what happens in a remote village when all the clocks go haywire.

By Laura Bain on Wed 24 April 2013

Another festival over... but plenty of highlights to look back on

2013 has already proved hugely successful for Edinburgh International Science Festival. Over 90,000 people visited our events and activities over the two week period as we celebrated our 25^th Festival.

By Laura Bain on Wed 10 April 2013

Science Festival Seeks Young Innovators for Fuselab

Fresh from the success of the 25^th Edinburgh International Science Festival, we continue to look to the future with the launch of Fuselab – an exciting new project looking for the young innovators of tomorrow.

By Laura Bain on Mon 08 April 2013

Setting Our Sights on Outer Space

Seeking something a bit extra terrestrial? There’s plenty of space on the menu at the Science Festival this week.

By Laura Bain on Mon 01 April 2013

Pisces Unveiled This Morning

Pisces, an artwork specially commissioned by Edinburgh International Science Festival, was unveiled in the Grand Gallery of the National Museum of Scotland this morning.

By Laura Bain on Fri 29 March 2013

An Appetite for Health

Increasing demand for services and innovations with the potential to change our future expectations and experiences mean that the focus on healthcare stays high. This year the Science Festival is offering a range of events for those keen to delve further into the topic…

By Laura Bain on Thu 28 March 2013

Edinburgh Medal Awarded to Professor Peter Higgs and CERN

The Edinburgh Medal is a prestigious award given each year to men and women of science and technology whose professional achievements are judged to have made a significant contribution to the understanding and well-being of humanity. Last night at Edinburgh’s Signet Library the Edinburgh Medal was awarded to an inspirational and world renowned scientist, Edinburgh’s own Professor Peter Higgs, and to the world-class organisation, CERN.

By Laura Bain on Mon 25 March 2013

Stay out of the cold this weekend

Temperatures may be low over the weekend but never fear - the Science Festival has lots of great indoor activities for families and adults to enjoy…

By Laura Bain on Fri 22 March 2013

Perceptions on Innovations from the last 100 years - what will top the public vote?

To celebrate the theme of invention and discovery in National Science & Engineering Week, the Great British Innovation Vote is asking the public to choose the most important innovation in science and technology from the last 100 years, and the one most likely to shape the future.

By Laura Bain on Mon 18 March 2013

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