⭐️ Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Innovators ⭐️
Careers Hive transformed the National Museum of Scotland into a STEM hub, engaging 2,061 pupils and teachers from 38 schools. With support from Vattenfall, students explored careers through hands-on activities like energy efficiency in the Cosy Cosy Houses.
🎬 Hear from Paul Steen at Vattenfall on how these activities spark sustainability learning in our latest blog post https://bit.ly/3VyVRpj
By sponsoring the Cosy Cosy Houses, Vattenfall made it possible for students to experience STEM in an unforgettable way. Together, we’re creating a future where young minds are equipped to tackle challenges, innovate solutions, and build a sustainable world.
Parents, here’s a glimpse of what your kids could have experienced at Careers Hive earlier this year! 🔦🌟
Check out this video showcasing The Auditorium: A Space for Futures at the National Museum of Scotland. 🏛️
Through engaging sessions led by STEM professionals, students explored Life After Leaving School – from the world of renewable energy to innovative careers in offshore wind energy. 🌬️♻️⚡ Thanks to the incredible support of BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership, these talks provided valuable insights into the skills and opportunities shaping tomorrow’s workforce.
Don’t let your kids miss out on this inspiring journey! 💡
Read more in our latest blog post 👉 https://bit.ly/4fYU3hw
🚌 Our touring programme is back by popular demand 💥
Get ready for a year of fun, interactive science shows and workshops, coming to primary schools across Scotland from 3 February–1 April and 6 May–6 June 2025!
🕒 Early Bird Prices end 11 October – Book now to lock in last year’s rates!
Workshop Highlights:
🌍 Day or Night? – Travel the world and explore the roles of day and night
🌡️ Our Changing Climate – Discover how our planet's climate is changing and what we can do to protect it
⚡ Electric Explorers – Generate green electricity with movement and race mini-robotic creatures!
🔬 Fizz, Boom, Bang – Dive into chemistry and create colourful chemical reactions in this hands-on workshop
♻️ The Green Machine – Join our team as they explore amazing machines, energy transfer and future energy technologies
For more info or to book your Generation Science visit https://bit.ly/4dFy4v9, call us at 0131 553 0321 or email [email protected].
👉 Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/3ZLJaKQ
🍄👗 Celebrating UK Fungus Day in style... or should we say, in fungus fashion!
Earlier this year at our annual Science Festival, this garment featured in our exhibition Growing Home – where we explored innovative, sustainable alternatives to fast fashion like biomaterials! 💚♻️
Check out Symbio, a unique garment created by Edinburgh-based designer Emily Raemakers, inspired by the amazing world of mycelium, fungi, and mushrooms. 🌿 Emily used linocut printmaking with sustainable, water-based ink to mimic the intricate patterns of mycelium, bringing nature’s beauty to life in fashion.
Symbio features sustainable materials like:
🪵 Tencel-based wood pulp fibre
🍄 MuSkin – Mushroom leather
🌸 Hibiscus flower dye
🍎 Uppeal – Apple leather
🌲 Silk & Cork
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how this garment was made and see how biomaterials are shaping the future of fashion and engineering! Can you imagine yourself wearing fungus in the future? 🎥✨ https://bit.ly/4dx05Eg
🎤 Are you the next voice in STEM? 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for FameLab UK 2025! Edinburgh Science is proud to be Scotland’s hub for this exciting competition, seeking fresh voices in science, technology, engineering, and maths.
If you’re passionate about communicating your science – whether you’re a researcher, lecturer, or industry expert – this is your chance to shine! 🌍
🗓️ Training for Scottish applicants kicks off in January, with the Scottish Regional Final happening on Monday 7 April as part of the Edinburgh Science Festival.
Think you have what it takes? Apply now!
👉 Enter FameLab Cheltenham Festivals 2025 https://bit.ly/3TTOB6O
📚 Attention Teachers – Unlock a World of Opportunities for Your Students! 📚
We're excited to invite S1–3 students to experience Careers Hive at the National Museums Scotland from October 28 to November 2. This unique event is designed to inspire and engage students as they explore diverse career pathways in STEM fields.
Each visit includes interactive exhibitions and discussions with early-career STEM professionals who will share their journeys and answer students' questions. The event is free for state schools, offering an invaluable opportunity to showcase how STEM skills are transferable and applicable across various industries.
Don't miss this chance to help shape your students' futures. Book your school's visit today and inspire the next generation of STEM innovators!
🌟 Book Now https://bit.ly/4fIp9dF
Experience science with some flair! EdSciFest has over 150 events from 30 March–14 April 🍄🤖💫
#edinburgh #edinburghfestival #scotlandtravel #edinburghcity #science #stem #stemeducation
🚀🧑🚀 Join our back-yard scientist and discover what it takes to build a rocket fit for space.
In this explosive family-friendly adventure, delve into rocket science as we explore forces, test materials, and prepare for launch. So strap-in, countdown, and blast-off for a show that’s out of this world.
🚀 The Rocket Show
📆 Sun 7 April
📍 The National Museum of Scotland
Excited to see this science experiment in person? Book your tickets on our website – link in bio.
🚫 This experiment has been completed by a professional – please don’t try this at home.
#EdSciFest #ScienceExperiement #FamilyShow
This is Professor Tim Lang giving just a few of the reasons why, with the support of the U.S. Embassy London, we awarded Professor Marion Nestle the prestigious Edinburgh Medal at this year's #EdSciFest.
Each year, The Edinburgh Medal is presented to those who have significantly contributed to the well-being and understanding of humanity through the sciences. Prof Marion Nestle is a pioneer in the study of food politics, along with broader issues of nutrition and public health, award-winning writer and teacher. Through her research, advocacy and public engagement work, Prof Nestle has contributed vital knowledge and inspiration to the field of public health and nutrition.
You can watch Prof Nestle's full Medal Address, Food Politics: Why it Matters Now, over on our YouTube channel
https://ow.ly/AoHv50P7wRW
What advice did Ambassador Patricia Espinosa have for Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition MSP Mairi McAllan when she visited us in April? 🌱🌏
You can watch the whole event over on our YouTube channel now 👇
http://ow.ly/ARCt50OtnHg
