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  • March 2025

  • Thu 6
    A stack of old hardcover books lies on a wooden surface. The books are worn, with frayed edges and some damaged spines. A magazine is partially visible beneath them, showing a blurry cover image.
    • Reading Group
    6th March 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM GMT

    The Binks Hub – Creative Research Methods Reading Group

    Join this weekly reading group hosted by The Binks Hub and led by Dr Autumn Roesch-Marsh.

  • Fri 7
    Event poster titled "Creative Digital Dynamics II: AI & Digital Innovations for Voice and Vocal Music". Features a keynote speaker photo, Professor Ricardo Climent from the University of Manchester, and a QR code for event info and registration.
    • Conference
    7th March 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM GMT

    AI and Digital Innovations for Voice and Vocal Music

    An interdisciplinary symposium on AI and vocal music, with an immersive opera concert and social evening.

  • Thu 13
    A stack of old hardcover books lies on a wooden surface. The books are worn, with frayed edges and some damaged spines. A magazine is partially visible beneath them, showing a blurry cover image.
    • Reading Group
    13th March 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM GMT

    The Binks Hub – Creative Research Methods Reading Group

    Join this weekly reading group hosted by The Binks Hub and led by Dr Autumn Roesch-Marsh.

  • Fri 14
    A person in a dimly lit, blue-tinted room holds a large, abstract white sculpture. The background features a window with fringed white curtains, creating a dramatic contrast of shadows and light. The person's pose is dynamic and expressive.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Performance
    14th March 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT

    ‘In the Shadow of Tomorrow’ A preview and an invitation

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

    A preview dance performance featuring University of Edinburgh dance students and cutting edge robotic technology.

    Free
  • Tue 18
    On the left, a woman with long hair in a patterned shirt sits at a table, hands clasped. On the right, another woman with long hair, dressed in dark clothing, draws on a surface with a screen showing her work behind her.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Performance
    18th March 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT

    Kathleen Jamie & Painting Music

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

    A live performance featuring new poetry from Kathleen Jamie and music created by AI from live drawings by Kate Steenhauer.

    Free
  • 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
  • Wed 26
    A woman in a black dress sits atop a large, mechanical snail-like creature with spiral designs. She holds reins connected to the creature's head. The background is a misty, surreal landscape with a gradient sky.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Workshop
    26th March 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM GMT Future-Proofing Creative Skills for Responsible AI Adoption

    Future-Proofing Creative Skills for Responsible AI Adoption

    Edinburgh Futures Institue, Level 4 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

    A workshop series on the skills needed by creatives in the current technological landscape, in partnership with Adobe.
    For Freelancers

    Free
  • Mon 31
    Person using a smartphone with virtual icons related to banking, such as ATM, bank, and credit card, overlaid on the image. The background is blurred, highlighting the focus on digital finance technology.
    31st March 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM BST

    Centre for Investing Innovation Guest Lecture: Sahra Ghalebikesabi

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

    Join the Centre for Investing Innovation for a guest lecture featuring Sahra Ghalebikesabi, Google DeepMind.

    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
    dmstfct, Waluigi’s Purgatory (2024) A surreal scene features a person in historical dress standing by a striped fortress structure under a starry night sky. Silhouetted figures are on the roof. Two barren trees and a checkered ground complete the enigmatic setting.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Workshop
    2nd April 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM BST Future-Proofing Creative Skills for Responsible AI Adoption

    Future-Proofing Creative Skills for Responsible AI Adoption

    Edinburgh Futures Institue, Level 4 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

    A workshop series on the skills needed by creatives in the current technological landscape, in partnership with Adobe.
    For students and early career practitioners

    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
  • Wed 2
    A promotional banner for a lecture by Professor Oliver Escobar titled "Democracy as if the future mattered: Can democratic innovation change the world?" at the School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh.
    • Lecture
    2nd April 5:15 PM - 7:30 PM BST

    Inaugural lecture: Professor Oliver Escobar

    G.03 - 50 George Square 50 George Square, Edinburgh

    Join us to celebrate Oliver Escobar's professorship at his inaugural lecture.

    Free
  • Fri 4
    A sketch of a serene courtyard surrounded by buildings. The scene features a large tree in the center, lush greenery, and windows with a vintage look on the buildings. The colors are soft with hints of green, brown, and orange.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Performance
    4th April 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM BST

    In Pursuit of Justice: Lockerbie

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

    A conversation with playwright David Harrower about creativity and the role of drama in the pursuit of justice. In collaboration with IASH.

    Free
  • Fri 4
    Illustration of a person wearing a virtual reality headset surrounded by a cosmic background. Text reads: "EFI Core Master's Course, 4th April, 2PM - 4PM, Edinburgh Futures Institute, Room 1.50.
    • Exhibition
    4th April 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM BST

    Building Near Futures: Human AI Ensembles – EFI Master’s Student Showcase

    Room 1.50, Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

    The Edinburgh Futures Institute’s Building Near Futures course proudly invites you to join our students for the 2025 course showcase.

  • Wed 9
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Workshop
    9th April 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM BST Future-Proofing Creative Skills for Responsible AI Adoption

    Future-Proofing Creative Skills for Responsible AI Adoption

    Edinburgh Futures Institue, Level 4 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

    A workshop series on the skills needed by creatives in the current technological landscape, in partnership with Adobe.
    For in-house professionals (including those working in creative agencies, studios, and teams)

    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
  • Wed 16
    Black and white photo negative strips showing multiple images of people in domestic settings, including kitchen scenes. The negatives are from a Kodak Safety Film roll.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Workshop
    16th April 1:00 PM - 5:15 PM BST Future-Proofing Creative Skills for Responsible AI Adoption

    Future-Proofing Creative Skills for Responsible AI Adoption

    Edinburgh Futures Institue, Level 4 Event Space 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

    A workshop series on the skills needed by creatives in the current technological landscape, in partnership with Adobe.
    For creative managers and leaders

    Free
  • Thu 17
    Four people lean forward in a dark space illuminated by a blue light. The light creates silhouettes and highlights their profiles, casting dramatic shadows.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Performance
    17th April 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM BST

    A&I (Beta): Orange Grove Dance’s Embodied Performance with AI

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

    An international premiere dance performance using smart home technology on a theatrical scale.

    Free
  • Thu 24
    Cover of "Transmedia Geographies" by Kevin Glynn and Julie Cupples. It features a person with traditional facial tattoos speaking to reporters holding microphones. The subtitle reads, "Decoloniality, Democratization, Cultural Citizenship, and Media Convergence.
    24th April 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM BST

    Book launch: Transmedia Geographies

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

    Hosted by Edinburgh Futures Institute, attend the launch of Transmedia Geographies.

    Free
  • Fri 25
    A diverse group of people stand in a circle in a spacious, well-lit room with large windows. They appear to be engaged in a group activity or discussion. Some chairs are positioned along the walls.
    • Making Waves: Spring 2025
    • Workshop
    25th April 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM BST

    Utopia Lab: The Understorey 

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

    The latest in the Utopia Lab workshop series, which invites participants to share visions of utopias.

    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
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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

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

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

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