Days out, Science

A two-day conference organised by Glasgow Natural History Society, featuring a series of talks, workshops, and excursions about the influence of ecology on wildlife conservation in Scotland. In celebration of the British Ecological Society's 100th anniversary.

Scotland's only international digital arts festival, it features moving image, performance, music and technology-driven arts across Dundee.

Tales of Scottish culture and nature, focusing on the story of the local community gardens.

Fairfield Farmhouse in Govan's Elder Park is one of the oldest buildings in the area and after lying derelict for 25 years it's being developed by the community. Celebrate its renovation through a day of outdoor activities.

A series of innovative talks and inspiring events with guest speakers covering all aspects of science. The festival includes social events in the evenings for continuation of the discussions.

For this New Scientist Live talk, author and physicist Paul Davies looks back through evolution to find the causes of cancer and suggests alternative approaches to treatment based on these findings.

A new digital planetarium at Coats Observatory means you can view the stars at any time of day, with the ability to zoom in and out on high resolution images of the galaxies far beyond. Booking is essential.

Close, Professor of Physics at Oxford University, and Holloway, a former Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, talk science and religion, pitting the God Particle against God. Chaired by Sally Magnusson.

2013 is the centenary of the first appearance in print of the word 'isotope'. Professor David Sanderson talks about the past, present and future of isotopes.

Science-infused comedian Helen Arney, public engagement expert and marine biologist Dr Deborah McNeill and biologist-turned-presenter Simon Watt answer questions about careers in science communication and the media.

Dr Carol Trager-Cowan of University of Strathclyde leads a tour to uncover some of the strange history of science and engineering on the everyday streets of Glasgow.

The annual Science Sunday extravaganza at the University of Glasgow. Staff and students have devised activities to shortcut you into the range of world-class research happening on campus.

A social get-together for Europe's oldest space politics society. All spacefans welcome!

Get a guided tour of the most interesting bits of the museum's collection, offering a closer look at all sorts of historical medical artefacts.

Entrepreneur Tom Walkinshaw discusses his plan to use revolutionary space technology to allow the public to launch cremated remains of their loved ones into space.

From a cup of instant coffee to a brew made from beans that have passed through the bowels of a civet, the flavour of coffee is all about chemicals. Find out how the chemicals in your coffee are key to its aroma and taste, with demonstrations from scientists from the University of Glasgow.

In 2013 running for '20 days to celebrate 20 years', TechFest continues to make science fun and accessible to children and young people of all ages. A highlight of the public programme is the Activity Weekend, offering over 35 workshops, presentations and shows.

Themed tours of the collections, on a different subject each time.

Amidst the cornucopia of arts events in Edinburgh in August, this festival billing itself as the European SXSW focuses on technology and can be relied upon for some appearances by big names from the digital community.

Learn about the current research being conducted at the University of Strathclyde.

A French-English exhibition presenting some of the major projects in French water research. Featuring a documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.

A French-English exhibition presenting some of the major projects in French water research. Featuring a documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.

A French-English exhibition presenting some of the major projects in French water research. Featuring a documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.

A French-English exhibition presenting some of the major projects in French water research. Featuring a documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.