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  • February 2025

  • Wed 26
    A map of Europe and the Mediterranean with various city markers. A green overlay features a classical statue. A logo with "DTS" is in the top right corner. Text reads "Andrew McLean Project Deep Dive.
    • Talk/Discussion
    26th February 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM GMT

    Reconstructing the Roman Transport Network: New Methods and Approaches to Modelling Mobility from the R3UrbN Project

    Room 2.55, Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EF

    Join the Edinburgh Centre for Data, Culture and Society for their latest project deep dive featuring Andrew McLean.

    Free
  • March 2025

  • Thu 20
    Event flyer with a colorful gradient background for a talk titled "Voices for Transgender Equality: Trans Rights Activism Under Trump." Speaker: Thomas J Billard. Date: Mar 20, 4:30 pm, Room 2.55, Edinburgh Futures Institute. QR code and link included.
    • Talk/Discussion
    20th March 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

    Voices for Transgender Equality: Trans Rights Activism Under Trump

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    TJ Billard offers an insider’s view into transgender activism during the first two years of the first Trump administration.

  • Fri 21
    The image shows two separate portraits. On the left, a woman in a red dress stands against a dark background. On the right, a person in a colorful shirt stands outside, looking upward, with a cloudy sky in the background.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Talk/Discussion
    21st March 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT

    Fern Brady in conversation with Michael Pedersen

    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Comedian Fern Brady joins Michael Pedersen to talk creativity, comedy and books.

    Free
  • Tue 25
    Abstract textile art with vibrant pink, turquoise, orange, and white patterns. The design features intricate, organic shapes reminiscent of natural or biological forms, displayed against a light gray background.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Talk/Discussion
    25th March 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT

    Creating to Celebrate: the Edinburgh Seven Tapestry

    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    A panel event celebrating the creation of the Edinburgh Seven Tapestry.

    Free
  • April 2025

  • Tue 1
    Graffiti-style text in bright pink on a white background reads "CULTURE IS BAD.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Talk/Discussion
    1st April 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM BST

    Culture is Bad for You

    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    A panel event on the mechanisms of exclusion in cultural work and how they are mirrored in other national and policy contexts

    Free
  • Wed 2
    The word "DECADE" is written in bold, uppercase letters with a blue horizontal line cutting through the lower third of the letters. The text is white on a black background.
    • Talk/Discussion
    2nd April 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM BST

    Emerging Futures for Tokenised Licensing in the Creative Industries

    This webinar is designed for individuals and organisations across the creative industries who are navigating the evolving landscape of digital content management and licensing.

  • Wed 2
    Network diagram showing interconnected nodes with labels such as 'Digital Methods,' 'Tracking COVID-19,' 'TikTok,' and 'Vaccine.' Nodes are colored differently, depicting various categories and their relationships.
    • Talk/Discussion
    2nd April 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM BST

    Repurposing media for collective inquiry: notes from the Public Data Lab

    Room 2.35, Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

    In this talk, the co-founders of the Public Data Lab will share their experience of developing new collaborative methods through digital tools.

    Free
  • Thu 10
    Illustration of hands holding strings against a background of circuit-like patterns and abstract designs in neutral tones. The juxtaposition suggests a blend of traditional and modern technological themes.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Talk/Discussion
    10th April 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM BST

    Technomoral Conversations: AI & Creative Labour

    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    A conversation about the role of AI in creative practice and culture.

    Free
  • Fri 25
    Man in a yellow sweater and glasses stands outdoors with arms crossed, framed by ferns. Next to him is the book cover of "Nature's Genius" by David Farrier, featuring a bonsai tree growing on a rocky cliff.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Talk/Discussion
    25th April 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM BST

    David Farrier: Nature’s Genius

    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us as Professor David Farrier discusses his new book 'Nature's Genius: Evolution's Lessons for a Changing World'.

    Free
  • Tue 29
    Illustration of a person in a robe touching a mosaic sphere made of pixels and binary code. The individual has red hair and is positioned on the right, while the code streams towards the left in a digital, abstract design.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Talk/Discussion
    29th April 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM BST

    The New Real Salon: Doing AI Differently 

    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    The third iteration of the New Real Salon, introducing their new initiative, Doing AI Differently.

    Free
  • May 2025

  • Thu 1
    • Book launch
    • Talk/Discussion
    1st May 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM BST

    Book Launch: Experimental Times: Startup Capitalism and Feminist Futures in India

    Violet Laidlaw Room (6.02) Chrystal Macmillan Building, 15a George Square, Edinburgh

    Join us for a discussion of Experimental Times by Hemangini Gupta, Lecturer in Gender and Global Politics.

    Free
  • Fri 2
    A person with a bald head, wearing a red shirt, stands in front of a chalkboard covered in mathematical equations. To the right is a book cover titled "Blue Prints: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity" by Marcus du Sautoy, featuring geometric designs.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Talk/Discussion
    2nd May 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM BST

    Marcus du Sautoy: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity

    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Marcus du Sautoy joins us to discuss his book 'Blueprints: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity'.

    Free
  • June 2025

  • Fri 20
    Event graphic with the text “CREATIVE_TECH SCOTLAND GATHERING” on a blue and teal background. The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Futures Institute logo appears at the bottom.
    • Conference
    • Forum
    • Performance
    • Talk/Discussion
    20th June 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM BST

    CreativeTech Scotland Gathering 2025

    Join us on the 20th of June for CreativeTech Scotland Gathering for an exciting day of cutting edge creative tech keynotes, demos and panels with workshops and a closing reception with live improvised electronic music from Boardgame.

    Free
  • August 2025

  • Wed 13
    Blue cloud on orange and purple background
    • Edinburgh International Book Festival
    • Talk/Discussion
    13th August 8:15 PM - 9:30 PM BST

    Future Library

    Room 1.55, Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Supported by Edinburgh Futures Institute.

    £15.50
  • Sun 17
    Woman with curly dark hair, wearing a gray cardigan over a black and white striped top, stands smiling in front of a colorful abstract background.
    • Edinburgh International Book Festival
    • Talk/Discussion
    17th August 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM BST

    Halle O’Neal: The Buddhist Approach to Healing

    Spiegeltent, Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

    Supported by Edinburgh Futures Institute.

    £15.50
  • Sun 24
    A middle-aged man with gray hair is smiling broadly, showing his teeth. He is wearing a dark suit jacket and is photographed outdoors with a blurred background.
    • Edinburgh International Book Festival
    • Talk/Discussion
    24th August 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM BST

    Richard Susskind: Navigating the AI Revolution

    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Supported by Edinburgh Futures Institute.

    £15.50
  • September 2025

  • Tue 9
    A person with long hair wearing a VR headset looks upward. Text reads: "Creative Edinburgh Events. FutureGaze. In partnership with The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Futures Institute." Creative Scotland and Alba logos are visible.
    • Creative Industries
    • Talk/Discussion
    9th September 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BST

    The Future of Digital Place

    Online Edinburgh

    Join us for a series of conversations that explore the future of our creative industries and practices.

    Free
  • October 2025

  • Wed 1
    A hand gently holds a heart-shaped green leaf among dense foliage of similar leaves.
    • Talk/Discussion
    1st October 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM BST

    Planetary Health is Public Health: Reimagining the Future Together

    Room 4.35, Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

    How can we weave planetary health into public health research, policy and practice?

    Free
  • Tue 7
    A man and woman holding hands hike toward a tablet screen showing a vibrant landscape with map location pins; the scene blends digital and natural worlds, with trees, mountains, and paths merging between the real and virtual.
    • Talk/Discussion
    • Tourism & Festivals
    7th October 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM BST

    EICC Live: Artificial Intelligence – Can Tourism Stay Human?

    Edinburgh International Conference Centre 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh

    Join Joshua Ryan-Saha from Edinburgh Futures Institute for an interactive exploration of AI's impact on tourism.

    Free
  • Mon 20
    A collage-style image with a classical statue, geometric shapes, silhouettes of people in a building, the DIS logo, and bold text reading "Brad Rittenhouse Project Deep Dive" on a dark blue background.
    • Talk/Discussion
    20th October 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM BST

    Giving Humanists a Helping Hand in HPC

    Online Edinburgh

    A discussion led by Brad Rittenhouse.

    Free
  • Tue 21
    Event banner with photos of Kyle Morrison and Pushpi Bagchi from Edinburgh Futures Institute. Text reads: "Facilitating Futures-led Design Sprints," and includes event details for an online meetup on Tuesday 21 October, 12:30–13:30 BST.
    • Talk/Discussion
    21st October 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM BST

    Facilitating Futures-led Design Sprints

    Explore how the strategic use of futures methods and digital tools can help teams create innovative solutions under pressure.

    Free
  • Wed 22
    A woman experiences virtual travel: she walks with a backpack, works on a laptop in a plane seat, video calls from bed, reads books, and pilots a plane, all with travel scenes and airplanes in the background.
    • Talk/Discussion
    22nd October 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM BST

    Traveltech/E-corner Meetup

    Room 2.55, Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EF

    Join us for the next TravelTech Meetup, hosted by the Edinburgh Futures Institute!

    Free
  • Wed 22
    Event poster for “The Future of Free (and Who Will Pay for It)” with Lane Becker, President of Wikimedia LLC, on Wednesday, October 22, 16:00–17:30 BST at Informatics Forum, G.07. Includes photo of Lane Becker in ornate attire.
    • Talk/Discussion
    22nd October 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM BST

    The Future of Free (and Who Will Pay for It)

    Room G.07, Informatics Forum, The University of Edinburgh 10 Crichton Street, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Who bears the cost of free in our AI-accelerated world?

    Free
  • Thu 30
    Event poster for a lecture titled "Patrick Geddes and the Anarchist Strain of Town Planning: Mike Small," with speaker photo, date, time, location, and logos for the University of Edinburgh and Data Civics.
    • Talk/Discussion
    30th October 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

    Patrick Geddes and the Anarchist Strain of Town Planning

    Room 2.55, Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EF

    This talk features Mike Small, Scottish writer, activist, and Bella Caledonia editor.

    Free
  • Thu 30
    Event poster for "AI in the City Public Forum" at Edinburgh Futures Institute on Thursday, 30th October, with event details over a cityscape background and logos of supporting organizations.
    • Forum
    • Talk/Discussion
    30th October 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT

    AI in the City

    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    How will AI affect how our cities are designed and managed? Join us at this free public event to be part of the discussion.

    Free
  • November 2025

  • Tue 4
    A promotional banner for an event titled "How Will AI Change Science?" featuring headshots of four speakers: Emily Sullivan, Eran Tal, Arfon Smith, and Anna Scaife, along with their affiliations and event details.
    • Talk/Discussion
    4th November 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT

    Technomoral Conversations: How Will AI Change Science?

    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Hear from experts on the impact of data driven machine learning and AI on science and knowledge production.

    Free
  • December 2025

  • Tue 2
    Event flyer for "Futures Board Game Night" with colorful text and images of various board games. Details include date, time, location, free welcome drink, and activities like playing rare games and a game design session.
    • Gaming
    • Talk/Discussion
    2nd December 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT

    Futures Board Games Night

    V&A Dundee 1 Riverside Esplanade, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Join Speculative Futures Central Scotland at V&A Dundee for a night of futures board games — play, hack & create new ways to explore futures together.

    Free
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