The October Science Festival featured events from University researchers on topics ranging from Li-Fi to the Science of the Paranormal. Image The Midlothian Science Festival took place 2-17 October at a variety of locations. Many of the events were free to attend. Midlothian Science Festival website Events Easter Bush Campus Open Day Saturday 3 October 2015, 12.00pm - 4.00pm Easter Bush Campus, EH25 9RG, Roslin Free family event. Attendees had the chance to meet the scientists from The Roslin Institute, Scotland’s Rural College and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, and participate in hands-on activities. Location map Event information Launch Event for Changing World – Satellite Images Sunday 4 October 2015, 11.00am - 3.00pm West Street Arts Centre, EH26 9DL, Penicuik Free event. A preview of the new exhibition 'Space for Reflection – Living with Environmental Change', which looked at the use of satellite imagery to reflect upon man's impact on the earth. Post-Graduate student Xu Teo gave a talk at 2:30pm about working in the field of environmental satellite imagery. Location map Event information The Midlothian Lecture — Li-Fi Monday 5 October 2015, 7.00pm - 9.00pm Lasswade Centre, EH19 2LA, Bonnyrigg Free event for adults. Professor Harald Haas discussed Li-Fi, an invention which uses LED light bulbs for wireless data communication. Location map Event information Unbelievable: The Science of the Paranormal at Dalkeith Library Tuesday 6 October 2015, 3.00pm - 4.00pm Dalkeith Library, EH22 1AE Free event for adults. After a sell-out Fringe run, Dr Caroline Watt from the Koestler Parapsychology Unit returned to host a series of experiments that uncovered the truth about dowsing, telepathy and psychic readings. Location map Event information Unbelievable: The Science of the Paranormal at Loanhead Library Tuesday 6 October 2015, 7.00pm - 8.00pm Loanhead Library, EH20 9HD Free event for adults. After a sell-out Fringe run, Dr Caroline Watt from the Koestler Parapsychology Unit returned to host a series of experiments that uncovered the truth about dowsing, telepathy and psychic readings. Location map Event information Dolly: Edinburgh, Roslin and the Birth of Modern Genetics Tuesday 6 October 2015, 7.30pm - 8.30pm Penicuik Library, EH26 9EP, Penicuik Free event for adults. Clare Button, from Library & University Collections, told the story of pioneering animal breeder James Cossar Ewart, Professor of Natural History at the University from 1882-1933. Location Map Event information Science in the Saddle Wednesday 7 October 2015, 10.00am - 4.00pm The Roslin Institute, EH25 9RG A 12 mile cycle ride with Roslin Institute, stopping at Artemis, The Secret Herb Garden and the Roslin Institute. Location map Event information Getting a good start in life Wednesday 7 October 2015, 10.30am - 12.00pm Glencorse Centre, EH26 0QZ, Penicuik Free family event. A science-themed soft play session for little ones and a chance for their carers to meet Roslin Institute scientists working on reproductive biology. Location map Event information Turing Test – Man or Machine? Wednesday 7 October 2015, 1.00pm - 2.00pm Crystalmount Sheltered Housing Centre, Dalkeith Free event, 16+. Dr Mark Sprevak talked about Alan Turing's work and life and even try the famous Turing Test on some of the best machine intelligence. Location map Event information An Esk Valley Riparian Ramble Thursday 8 October 2015, 9.30am - 4.30pm Lasswade School Green, EH18 1NB, Lasswade Free event for adults. The University, along with the Ranger Service and Forth Fisheries, led a 12 mile guided walk taking in Mavisbank, Roslin Glen and Springfield Mill, along the River North Esk. Location map Event information Supercomputers: Really, Why? Thursday 8 October 2015, 3.00pm - 5.00pm Mayfield Library, EH22 5PD, Dalkeith Free family event. A chance to meet ARCHER, the world's fastest supercomputer supported by the University of Edinburgh. Location map Event information Age – What’s your number? Thursday 8 October 2015, 6.30pm - 9.00pm Penicuik Town Hall, EH26 8HS Free event for adults. Hosted by the comedienne Susan Morrison, the show presented the work of Edinburgh researchers into the ageing brain through interactive games, a short film, and a ‘talk show’ atmosphere. Featuring Dr Stuart Ritchie and Dr Susan Shenkin. Location map Event information SCI FUN Sunday 11 October 2015, 10.00am - 3.30pm National Mining Museum, EH22 4QN, Newtongrange Free family event, first hour for children, adults and their families with autism spectrum conditions. 50+ activities from the University's mobile hands-on science centre. Activities ranged from controlling lightning to relaxing in a spinning chair. Location map Event information Science of Singing Sunday 11 October 2015, 7.00pm - 9.00pm Rosslyn Chapel, EH25 9PT, Roslin £3.50. PhD music student Ailie Reid explained the science behind sound and why the sounds acts as it does in the different spaces around Rosslyn Chapel. Location map Event information Dancing Light: multiple sessions Tuesday 13 October 2015, 9.30am - 4.00pm Lasswade Centre, EH19 2LA, Bonnyrigg Free family event. In an event from the School of Chemistry, children learned about the unique properties of light and its applications through dance and movement. Location map Event information Bring Back the Bees Wednesday 14 October 2015, 7.00pm - 9.00pm Secret Herb Garden, EH10 7EA, Damhead Free event for adults. Scientist and beekeeper Mark Barnet talked about his project mapping honeybee health in Scotland and further investigations under-way at the Roslin Institute. Location map Event information RNA – The unsung hero of life Thursday 15 October 2015, 2.00pm - 3.00pm Penicuik Town Hall, EH26 8HS Free for U3A members, £2 non members. Professor Jean Beggs talked about her pioneering work in molecular biology. She is the Royal Society Darwin Trust Professor in the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology. Location map Event information Talking about… Cancer Thursday 15 October 2015, 7.00pm - 9.00pm Lasswade Centre, EH19 2LA, Bonnyrigg Free event for adults. An evening with a short talk and discussion from a range of people who live and work with cancer, including Professor Bill Earnshaw from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology. Location map Event information Glencorse Science Day Friday 16 October 2015, 10.00am - 4.00pm Glencorse Centre, EH26 0QZ, Auchendinny Free family event. A day of fun, family-friendly science activities and including a chance to meet the wildlife vets from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Location map Event information This article was published on 2024-10-29