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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 2013Another 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 25th Festival.
By Laura Bain on Wed 10 April 2013Science Festival Seeks Young Innovators for Fuselab
Fresh from the success of the 25th 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 2013Pisces 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 2013An 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 2013Edinburgh 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 2013Stay 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 2013Comedy Relief at the Edinburgh International Science Festival
In honour of Red Nose Day, the Science Festival will be doing something funny for money today.
By Vikki Jones on Fri 15 March 2013Feast on the Future this Festival
Food is fundamental to life and we love to make, talk about and most of all eat it. Our eating habits are more diverse and innovative than they have ever been, but the pressure of supplying densely packed urban areas and the challenges of a world population that is rapidly increasing mean there are challenges ahead. Science Festival 2013 explores how we can adapt to these pressures with the chance to tuck into some cutting-edge cuisine.
By Vikki Jones on Fri 22 February 2013Get Ready for the Future: Science Festival 2013
With less than a week to go until the launch of the 2013 programme on 31 January, the Edinburgh International Science Festival is delighted to be celebrating its 25th year.
By Vikki Jones on Fri 25 January 2013