Seminars and events

Got a burning scientific passion you just have to share? Tired of giving seminars on your pet protein, and fancy presenting things in a more accessible manner? Just want to hear some cool science? Then the EUSci  seminar series is for you- get in touch to find out more. We also run a bunch of other events throughout the year- so keep an eye on this page.

EUSci popular science Editing Course 2012

Date: 
Thu, 2012-05-31 18:00
Location: 
Teviot Dining Room, University of Edinburgh

In the first instance open to individuals from Beltane partners only: University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh College of Art, the University of Highlands and Islands, Queen Margaret University. The course will be opened up to other institutions should we be under-subscribed. Read more »

Registration: 
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EUSci popular science Writing Course 2012

Date: 
Wed, 2012-05-30 18:00
Location: 
Teviot Dining Room, University of Edinburgh

 

What makes scientific journalism different from any other form of writing? How the new scientific concept is represented in the media and made accessible for all to understand? What makes a good or bad headline in the news?

Want to learn few secrete tips to successful scientific writing and become a better writer? Read more »

Registration: 
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EUSci Ceilidh 2012

Date: 
Mon, 2012-05-28 19:00
Location: 
The Debating Hall, Teviot, Edinburgh

It's May - which means it's that time of year when EUSci has their annual ceilidh! Read more »

EUSci seminar series: radar in space, speech recognition and avian navigation

Date: 
Thu, 2012-04-26 19:00
Location: 
Wash Bar, North Bank Street, Edinburgh

EUSci would like to invite you all to attend our upcoming seminar evening at the Wash Bar on The Mound this Thursday evening from 7pm!
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The first EUSci seminar of 2012

Date: 
Thu, 2012-03-01 19:00
Location: 
Wash Bar, North Bank Street

Weclome along for an evening of stimulating science and our usual selection of FREE nibbles and drinks (whilst funds last!) at the first EuSci seminar evening of 2012! Scheduled to take place:

Thursday 1st March
Wash Bar, North Bank Street
7pm - 9.30pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

EUSci pub quiz '2011

Date: 
Thu, 2011-09-29 19:00
Location: 
Meadow Bar

Eusci are kicking off the new year by hosting a pub quiz at the newly refurbished meadow bar on the 29th of September at 7pm. As ever we will have free pizzas and an open bar with lots of fantastic prizes to be won. Entry is £5 per team, with teams of up to 5. hope to see lots of you there!
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Beltane Engaging Scotland Day Sept. 2011

Date: 
Tue, 2011-09-20 (All day)
Location: 
Our Dynamic Earth

EUSci will be contributing to 'Engaging Scotland' (more info), a one-day conference organised by Edinburgh Beltane, which will bring together engagement experience and expertise from across Scotland. Read more »

EUSci Seminar Series: Art, Antibodies, and Acid Rain

Date: 
Thu, 2011-07-28 19:00
Location: 
Wash Bar, Edinburgh

The next EUSCi seminar is this Thursday! Situated again at The Wash Bar on the Mound, we are delighted to be hosting a fantastic line up of speakers from a range of scientific backgrounds, including:

Chrissy Coakley
Speaking on Maternal Antibodies; how mothers protect their offspring from the unseen dangers they face.
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EUSci Ceilidh 2011

Date: 
Mon, 2011-05-30 19:00
Location: 
Teviot Debating Hall

EuSci's next major social event is a ceilidh which will be held on 30th May in the Debating Hall in Teviot. The ceilidh band Nine Points of Roguery will perform (http://ninepointsofroguery.co.uk/). Read more »

EUSci popular science editing workshop, May 2011

Date: 
Sat, 2011-05-14 10:00
Location: 
David Hume Tower Room G.04

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Registration: 
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EUSci AGM 2011

Date: 
Thu, 2011-04-07 19:30
Location: 
Teviot Committee room

After another successful year of science journalism, presenting and broadcasting EUSci is holding it's AGM.

The AGM will take place on the 7th of April at 730pm in the Teviot Committee room in the Teviot building. We'll talk about how the year has been and elect a new committee then we'll be heading out for drinks after.
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EUSci popular science writing Course, April 2011

Date: 
Mon, 2011-04-04 18:00
Date: 
Wed, 2011-05-04 18:00
Location: 
University of Edinburgh
Location: 
University of Edinburgh

Sick of reading - "Boffins reveal *insert any inanimate object* causes *insert name of some scary disease*" from the likes of the Daily Mail? Think you could do better? Read more »

Registration: 
Writing workshop registration

'Material Rites' @ Inspace

Date: 
Thu, 2011-03-24 19:00
Location: 
Inspace, 1 Crichton Street, Edinburgh EH8 9AB

This event is now over- but see below for related media

In this very special EUSci seminar we're back at the amazing Inspace venue, for a set of talks inkeeping with Inspace's theme of 'Material Rites'. We'll have more detail in due course, but here's some titbits to tickle your interest: Read more »

EUSci seminar series: Birds, bees and..... sharks?

Date: 
Thu, 2011-03-03 19:00
Location: 
Wash Bar, Edinbrugh

The next EUSCi seminar is this thursday! Situated a new venue, The Wash Bar on The Mound, the event's speakers include Dr. Read more »

workshop- Writing science for a general audience. Feb 2012

Location: 
JCMB, Kings Buildings (SBS Innovative learning week)
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