Photo of The Roslin Institute auditorium during a conference - credit University of Edinburgh

Science Events & Conferences

A selection of science related events and conferences in and around Midlothian and further afield. If you have an event you would like to include please contact us at enquiries@midlothiansciencezone.com.

Future Outlook for Genetic Improvement in Aquaculture

Starts: 20 May 2019 Ends: 20 May 2019
One-day symposium on the application of genetic technologies for the improvement of aquaculture. Read More
Time

09:00-17:00

Location

The Roslin Institute, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, EH25 9RG

Cost

Free but must pre-register
Integrative breeding to meet global demand for food, fuel and fibre

Starts: 27 May 2019 Ends: 27 May 2019
Breeding improves the efficiency, productivity, profitability and environmental impact of agriculture. Read More
Time

17:30-18:30

Location

The Roslin Auditorium, The Roslin Institute, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, EH25 9RG

Cost

Free
Art of Possible: The Future of Agriculture

Starts: 5 June 2019 Ends: 5 June 2019
This event will explore how emerging and enabling technologies can be applied to transform the future of agriculture. Read More
Time

15:00-18:00

Location

The Royal Society Of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ

Cost

Free
Healthy and environmentally sustainable diets

Starts: 5 June 2019 Ends: 5 June 2019
Seminar and Panel Discussion in partnership with The Food Research in Edinburgh. How easy are healthy and environmentally sustainable diets to define and to achieve? Read More
Time

12:00-16:00

Location

The Roslin Auditorium, The Roslin Institute, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, EH25 9RG

Cost

Free
Good Enough to Eat? Next Generation GM Crops

Starts: 5 June 2019 Ends: 5 June 2019
This talk will focus on the benefits and risks associated with GM crops, and outline some of the exciting new breeding technologies, such as gene editing or CRISPR. Read More
Time

17:00-19:00

Location

The Roslin Auditorium, The Roslin Institute, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, EH25 9RG

Cost

Free
The Royal Highland Show

Starts: 20 June 2019 Ends: 23 June 2019
Celebrating its 179th year, The Royal Highland Show is one of Scotland's most iconic events, showcasing the very best of farming, food and rural life. Read More
Time

07:00-20:00 (Sunday 18:00)

Location

Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB

Cost

£24 (Free for children under 15 years)
Midlothian Science Festival

Starts: 5 October 2019 Ends: 19 October 2019
A varied, rich, stimulating and accessible programme of science events throughout Midlothian for all the family. Read More
Time

Various

Location

Midlothian incl. Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Mayfield, Vogrie, Roslin and more

Cost

Various
RZSS Specialist Sessions: Cat Conservation

Starts: 16 October 2019 Ends: 16 October 2019
Session with Conservation team looking at case studies based on RZSS's work in various cat conservation projects. Read More
Time

11:00-12:00

Location

Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS

Cost

£8
A Century of Genetics

Starts: 13 November 2019 Ends: 15 November 2019
Celebrating 100 years of Genetics in Edinburgh and the Genetics Society in the UK. Read More
Time

09:00-19:00

Location

Royal College of Physicians, Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ

Cost

£80 - £230