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  • June 2026

  • Thu 25
    A large group of people socialises and networks at an indoor event. Two screens display messages about registering for the next event and connecting on LinkedIn. "Venture Café Edinburgh" is displayed in the corner.

    Venture Café Edinburgh Thursday Gathering

    • Venture Cafe Edinburgh Thursday Gatherings
    25th June 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM BST
    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join the upcoming Venture Cafe Edinburgh Thursday Gathering: Founders Meetup Edinburgh x Venture Café.

    Free
  • September 2026

  • Thu 17
    Event poster for “The Future of Research in an Age of AI” at the Edinburgh Futures Institute, 17 September 2026, 10am–11.30am. Includes abstract, colourful digital artwork.

    The Future of Research in an Age of AI

    • Future University
    • Talk/Discussion
    17th September 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST
    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This event explores the opportunities and challenges facing research institutions as they navigate a new era of knowledge creation.

    Free
  • Thu 17
    Event poster for "Future University: Teaching, Learning, and the AI University," held by Edinburgh Futures Institute on 17 September 2026, 2–3:30 pm. Features abstract colourful digital patterns on the right.

    Teaching, Learning, and the AI University

    • Future University
    • Talk/Discussion
    17th September 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM BST
    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This discussion explores how institutions can respond to technological transformation while preserving their educational mission and public purpose.

    Free
  • Thu 17
    Event poster for "Future University" by Edinburgh Futures Institute, titled "Universities and the Future of Truth: AI, Free Speech, and Power," on 17 September 2026, 6-7.30 pm, with abstract digital art on the right side.

    Universities and the Future of Truth: AI, Free Speech, and Power

    • Future University
    • Talk/Discussion
    17th September 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM BST
    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This discussion will explore the role of universities in defending open inquiry, fostering critical thinking, and sustaining the conditions for informed public life. 

    Free
  • Fri 18
    Event poster for "Future University" at Edinburgh Futures Institute. Includes event title, date (18 September 2026, 9:30 am–12 pm), with colourful abstract graphics and the University of Edinburgh logo.

    When Universities Decide: From Collective Inquiry to Public Consequence

    • Future University
    • Workshop
    18th September 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM BST
    Room 2.55, Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EF

    This event invites attendees to explore the tensions, trade-offs, and responsibilities involved in shaping the university of the future.

    Free
  • Fri 18
    Promotional graphic for "Future University: Building the University of 2050 - Leadership, Structure, and Strategy" event on 18 September 2026, 2pm-3.30pm, at Edinburgh Futures Institute, with abstract colourful digital art.

    Building the University of 2050: Leadership, Structure, and Strategy

    • Future University
    • Talk/Discussion
    18th September 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM BST
    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This session will ask whether universities as we know them are fit for the future.

    Free
  • Fri 18
    Event banner for "Future University: Work and the Next Economy of Knowledge," hosted by Edinburgh Futures Institute; abstract colourful digital art, event date 18 September 2026, 6–7:15 pm, with university logos.

    Future University: Work and the Next Economy of Knowledge

    • Future University
    • Talk/Discussion
    18th September 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM BST
    Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sarah O'Connor explores what makes work meaningful and what role universities should play in building a more human-centred economy.

    Free
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A group of bees swarming around a white bathtub on an orange background. Text reads, "The University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh Futures Institute - Making Waves Event Season - March-May 2025." A QR code is in the top right corner.

Making Waves

Making Waves is an exciting programme of events that explores creativity in different forms, crossing areas such as the arts, technology, science, and the environment..

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Learning Curves

Our Autumn 2024 programme of events explored the future of education through panel discussions, poetry readings, live music and performance, and deep intellectual debate and discussion.

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POWER TRIP

Our Autumn 2023 programme of events explored leadership in all its forms – from the seats of power to the front lines of activist movements and even in our own workplaces.

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Love Machine event season digital flyer

Love machine

Our Spring 2023 programme of events explored the interconnections of AI and data with humanity through conversations, performances, and workshops.

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First Breath Autumn Event Season brand leader. Image of dandelion and umbrellas on orange background. Text reads: 'First Breath: Autumn Event Season'. Includes Edinburgh Futures Institute logo.

First Breath

Our Autumn 2022 programme featured more than 20 events exploring crisis, migration, displacement and equality coalescing around the theme of Climate Justice.

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"The production and intellectual content of your recent events has been fantastic! Thank you for the opportunity to attend and learn. This is probably the best event I have been to all year."

Event attendee, Love Machine Spring 2023

"Really, really impressed with Futures Institute events. Properly impressive speakers, and seamless technical management. Thank you for keeping them hybrid/online – it's a really nice way to keep in touch!"

Event attendee, Love Machine Spring 2023

"Amazing! I hope that Utopia Lab can ring in every event season, the dream space that you curate and allow to flourish is an important and novel lens that Edinburgh Futures Institute offers partners, students, staff, researchers and anyone with an interest in collaborative thinking and doing."

Event attendee, Love Machine Spring 2023

Our public events seasons are co-created with people from across the University of Edinburgh. If you'd like to contribute ideas for the programme please contact the events team.

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Meet the events team

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Alice Disley

Events Co-ordinator

Fraser Pringle

Project & Events Administrator
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Ioannis Kalkounos

Programme Manager
Lewis Williams

Lewis Williams

Events Technician

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