Upcoming events

We deliver numerous events for a variety of audiences throughout the year. See which ones you can get involved in via this page.

When: Sunday 12th and Monday 13th April 10:00am to 4:00pm

Where: Dynamic Earth (EH8 8AS)

Like every year, we will take part in the Edinburgh Science Festival. This year our researchers will guide visitors through the world of fluids.

Drop in and discover how the same fluid can behave wildly differently at different scales. Try hands-on demos that reveal the science behind our swirly, turbulent ocean and atmosphere—and see how Earth’s rotation helps drive currents and storms. Then dive into the microscopic world, where water feels as sticky as honey to tiny creatures. Find out why simple flapping won’t move a bacterium but will move a fish. A fast, fun introduction to the strange, scale-dependent rules of fluid flow—perfect for curious minds of all ages.

This is a FREE drop-in session and no booking is required. It is part of a larger event by the University of Edinburgh, for which further information can be found through the link below.


When: Wednesday 22nd April 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Where: Online

This is a free online session for 16 to 18 years old with an interest in STEM. During the session we will explore together what it means to study Maths at University and hear from recent Maths graduates about how they use Maths in their job.

The event is free but booking is required. For further information and to book a space visit:


When: Saturday 25th April 11:00am to 4:00pm

Where: Cameron Toll Shopping Center (EH165PB)

Experience the wonder of mathematics. Watch as students and staff from the University transform into captivating performers, dazzling magicians, and astonishing "mindreaders". Discover simple yet mind-boggling tricks that merge math with magic, and learn how to amaze your family and friends. Whether you're a math enthusiast or just curious, this event promises a fun experience for all ages! This is a free drop-in event and there is no need to book. Just pop in when you can and stay as little or as long as you wish.

 


When: Saturday 9th May 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Where: James Clerk Maxwell Building (EH9 3FD)

Our Maths Circle is a drop-in session for children aged 5 to 16 and their families to engage with fun and stimulating mathematical problems and puzzles. The event is FREE but booking is required. For further information and to book a space click on the link below.


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Keep updated about future mathematics outreach events by joining our mailing list. You can do this by sending an email from your preferred address to sympa@mlist.is.ed.ac.uk with the subject line “Subscribe Edinburgh-maths-outreach Firstname Surname” and leaving the body of the message blank.

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