Past Events
CABE - Principles of Fire Safety
28th April 2026 9:30 am
The CABE Principles of Fire Safety course covers the first principles of fire safety and gives an introduction to fire safety design. The course is aimed at those new to fire safety design working in the design, construction and…
RSSA - Do we have the infrastructure we need or the infrastructure we deserve?
27th April 2026 7:00 pm
Edinburgh and its hinterland is supported by iconic infrastructure that has contributed to its success as a global centre of excellence. Our Georgian and Victorian predecessors connected the city to the wider world with canals, ports,…
IOR - High temperature heat pumps and new technology
23rd April 2026 4:00 pm
This paper presentation will explore the growing potential of high-temperature heat pumps, with a focus on the technologies that make them possible. It will consider the latest developments and touch on the role of refrigerants in…
IMarEST - Wood, Worms, and Warships: How Shipworms Shaped Maritime History and Modern Science
23rd April 2026 12:30 pm
Shipworms – so named because they riddled wooden vessels with worm-like burrows – are not worms at all, but highly specialised wood-eating bivalves. For centuries they represented one of the greatest threats to maritime safety. Their…
Glasgow Science Festival - Supernovae, Advanced Telescopes and the Search for Dark Energy
22nd April 2026 7:00 pm
Prof. Isobel Hook, University of Lancaster
Over 25 years ago, two teams of astronomers discovered that the expansion of the Universe is accelerating. This discovery was based on careful measurements of exploding stars, or…
ICE - Engineering properties of fine superficial deposits at Sellafield
22nd April 2026 6:00 pm
The Sellafield site is probably one of the most extensively investigated in the world and hundreds of historic ground investigation factual reports are available in the Sellafield Ltd archive.
A recent study by Sellafield…
IES - The Marlow Lecture - Achieving Net Zero by 2050: Taking an Engineering ‘Whole Energy Systems’ Approach to Delivery
21st April 2026 6:30 pm
The talk will cover the required actions to tackle climate change and create critical national infrastructure that realises a new 21st century, low-carbon energy system. It will also present a review of several …
Fairfeild Govan - Sea Launch Commander
21st April 2026 6:00 pm
David Millar will be making a presentation here at the Heritage Centre on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 6pm.
The subject will be the Sea Launch project (The Sea Launch Commander Ship built at the Govan Yard) If you are…
IOM3 - Reuse Hubs in Construction
21st April 2026 11:00 am
As the construction industry accelerates its shift towards circular economy principles, reuse hubs are emerging as a practical and scalable solution to reduce waste, conserve resources and deliver social value. This event brings…
IET - Technical report writing training
21st April 2026 9:15 am
This is a 10-hour ‘Live’ Webinar and has been designed over 1.5 days.
The aim of this Webinar is to enable participants to write effective technical reports. These reports play an important part in the life of many professional…
BCS - Misconnected: Is our digital society working? Are we leaving people behind?
16th April 2026 5:00 pm
BCS Digital Divide Specialist Group is delighted to have Jemma Waters, Programme Director of The Connection Project to share the launch of its Misconnected Report.
Join this webinar to find out how rapid digital change is…
WES - Annual Conference
16th April 2026 9:00 am
Unlocking the Future: “Engineering Intelligence” at the 2026 Annual Conference
The WES Annual Conference is the flagship event in the Women’s Engineering Society calendar. A two-day celebration of innovation, inclusion, and…
BCS - All About Rare Earths
15th April 2026 7:30 pm
Rare earths, a family of 17 elements, are essential ingredients in modern life and key to many digital and low carbon technologies. Their magnetic and fluorescent properties have been used to create the technologies that drive electric…
IOM3 -Weighing the Earth’s Secrets: How Gravity Sensing Helps Us See Underground and more
15th April 2026 6:04 pm
Weighing the Earth’s Secrets: How Gravity Sensing Helps Us See Underground and more
The Newcommen Scotiety -A plain substantial piece of workmanship: the marine compound engine & the tramp ship in 19C Britain
15th April 2026 6:00 pm
The ‘tramp’ ship was created and constructed as a distinct type of merchant vessel in the 1870s and 1880s by shipbuilders and shipowners operating predominantly out of ports and rivers in the North East of England.
To explain the…
CIBSE - AM10: Natural Ventilation in Non‑Domestic Building
15th April 2026 12:00 pm
Discover CIBSE’s new AM10 guidance on natural ventilation and learn how to design healthier, energy‑efficient non‑domestic buildings. This webinar will cover:
Key principles of natural ventilation
Practical design…
University of Edinburgh - UK Energy Storage Conference 15-17 April 2026
15th April 2026 9:00 am
The event aims to bring together students, researchers, educators, and industry from across the UK and the world.
Through a combination of distinguished plenary speakers, workshops, posters, and seminars, UKES will showcase the…
Edinburgh Science Festival - Science Festival Favourites
13th April 2026 1:47 pm
Enjoy the perfect family day out this Easter with our programme of shows and workshops
This year we’re excited to bring some of your favourite workshops and shows to the National Museum of Scotland. Due to considerable repairs…
Edinburgh Science -An Evening with Astronaut Helen Sharman
12th April 2026 7:00 pm
- Join Britain’s first astronaut for a thought-provoking evening of stories from space!
In this special event join Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut, as she shares her unique, personal experiences from…
IES - AGM and presentation by FemEng
7th April 2026 6:30 pm
We will have a short AGM followed by a presentation from Ollie DiMeo, Ivy Briggs, Kirsty Muir, Eva Palmer-Frost, Amantle Bogacu and Holly MacKintosh.
FemEng is a female-led society at the University of Glasgow dedicated to…
RAes -The International Ayrshow- The Festival of Flight
7th April 2026 2:22 pm
Edinburgh Science Festival 2026: Going Global
4th April 2026 9:30 am
Science is more than knowledge – it’s a shared pursuit that transcends borders, uniting people, ideas, and discoveries in a global endeavour to create a future that’s fairer, healthier and sustainable for all.
Exploring the theme…
Museum of Flight - Conservation Hangar talks Apr 2025 to Mar 2026
29th March 2026 2:00 pm
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the Museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
Join a member of our Visitor Experience team for a behind-the-scenes look in our Conservation hangar on a free daily talk at…
ICE - Food for thought... and for change
26th March 2026 12:30 pm
Sustainable food choices shouldn’t have to ruin your budget or demand overwhelming lifestyle changes. This webinar will show you how you can align your diet with your values without sacrificing flavour, nutrition, or…