Edinburgh Science

Take a look inside the Edinburgh Science Festival 2025! The Festival ran for two weeks in April 2025, and we explored the challenges of living on a planet with finite resources through the lenses of science fiction and space exploration, with the theme Spaceship Earth. ‘Live like an astronaut’ was the battle cry of a new movement that urged us to learn from the constraints of living on a space station, or a distant planet, where resources were impossibly constrained and with every gram of material and watt of energy was precious. Transferring these principles to life on Earth, it was argued, would radically reduce the pressures we placed on natural resources. 👋 A bit about us Edinburgh Science is an educational charity dedicated to making STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) accessible, memorable, and empowering for everyone. We bring this mission to life through the Edinburgh Science Festival – a city-wide celebration that showcases the best scientific and creative talent. Through inspiring events and experiences, we engage audiences of all ages and highlight the powerful role science plays in our everyday lives.

Edinburgh Science Festival 2025 The next Festival will run Saturday 5 – Sunday 20 April and will explore the challenges of living on a planet with finite resources, through the lenses of science fiction and space exploration, with the theme Spaceship Earth. ‘Live like an astronaut’ in the battle cry of a new movement that urges us to learn from the constraints of living on a space station, or a distant planet, where resources are impossibly constrained and every gram of material and watt of energy is precious. Transferring these principles to life on Earth would radically reduce the pressures we place on natural resources. First events are open for online booking – our box office phone lines will open in February 2025.

Sat 5 – Sat 19 April 2025 Our newly reimagined experience at the City Art Centre – play the role of scientist and let your curiosity run wild as you discover our living laboratory! Explore five floors packed with hands-on activities designed for all the family to get involved in. Children aged 5–11 can also book entry to one of our premium workshops. 👉 Book here: https://bit.ly/4hWwwid