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  • July 2024

  • Thu 25
    The image features the text "Citizens Data Agency" in dark blue, bold letters. Behind the text, there is an abstract, peach-colored shape that adds a visual element to the graphic. The background is white.
    • Exhibition
    25th July 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM BST

    Citizens Data Agency Exhibition Opening Event

    Inspace 1 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us to explore the Citizens Data Agency, a fictional service provider proposing five speculative data support services.

  • August 2024

  • Mon 5
    White background with Fringe and Claude logos overlayed
    • Workshop
    5th August 2024 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM BST

    AI as a creative companion for academia

    St Leonard's Hall 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh

    Anthropic’s workshops aim to show the Fringe community how AI assistants can help with burdensome tasks, and to hear your feedback as we all shape the future of this technology together.

  • Sat 10
    Headshot of Margaret Atwood
    • Edinburgh International Book Festival
    • Talk/Discussion
    10th August 2024 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM BST

    Margaret Atwood: Practical Utopias – An Exploration of the Possible

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, this Future Tense event features Margaret Atwood, Canadian novelist, poet, and literary critic.

  • Sun 11
    Headshot of Jennifer Williams
    • Edinburgh International Book Festival
    • Workshop
    11th August 2024 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM BST

    Practical Utopias: Workshop

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, this workshop will get you thinking about how the future can inspire and influence our present.

  • Mon 12
    Headshots of Madhumita Murgia & Georgina Voss
    • Edinburgh International Book Festival
    • Talk/Discussion
    12th August 2024 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM BST

    Madhumita Murgia & Georgina Voss: The Systems Which Govern Us

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, two fascinating technology writers reveal the disorientating extent to which we are already governed by AI and complex systems.

  • Mon 19
    A cloud-like shape with a gradient of blue to green appears against a warm gradient background of orange to yellow.
    • Edinburgh International Book Festival
    • Performance
    19th August 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM BST

    Page Against the Machine: Writing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, this event invites writers and readers to ask: who truly benefits from the current AI explosion?

  • Tue 20
    Blue cloud on orange and purple background
    • Edinburgh International Book Festival
    • Workshop
    20th August 2024 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM BST

    Recycling a Hospital Writing Workshop: Poetry, Memory and Future Dreaming

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, this writing workshop explores how poetry can be a portal for our memories of the old Royal Infirmary.

  • Thu 22
    A man with short hair and a slight beard stands outdoors in front of a graffiti-covered wall. He wears a dark jacket over a white shirt, looking directly at the camera.
    • Edinburgh International Book Festival
    • Talk/Discussion
    22nd August 2024 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM BST

    James Crawford: Traces of the Past

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, join Shetland-born author James Crawford as he talks about his latest work, Wild History: Journeys into Lost Scotland.

  • Fri 23
    Headshot of Jennifer Williams
    • Edinburgh International Book Festival
    • Talk/Discussion
    • Workshop
    23rd August 2024 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM BST

    Words from the Wards: Jennifer Williams

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, hear stories capturing the memories and experiences of the Edinburgh Futures Institute building in its previous life as a hospital.

  • September 2024

  • Wed 18
    Black background with event text and historic photograph of the members of the Edinburgh Conversations from the 1980s
    • Talk/Discussion
    18th September 2024 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM BST

    A Conversation about the Edinburgh Conversations

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    From their personal knowledge, our conversationalists will discuss the success of the original Edinburgh Conversations in the 1980s, and how in the context of the current global situation, the approach might be replicated.

  • Thu 19
    Promotional banner for "The Digital Museum Conference" featuring a yellow and black color scheme. Dates: 19-20th September 2024, Edinburgh. Keynote by Haidy Geismar, UCL. Venue to be confirmed. Sponsored by UKRI and University of Edinburgh.
    • Conference
    19th September 2024 9:00 AM - 20th September 2024 5:00 PM BST

    The Digital Museum Conference

    What is the relationship between the digital and the museum? This question is at the heart of this 2-day conference.

  • Tue 24
    A promotional image for an event featuring a photo of Marion Lean, a selection of board games including "IMPACT," and event details for a meet-up on Tuesday, 24 September at South Block, Glasgow. Background features colorful gradient shapes.
    • Talk/Discussion
    • Workshop
    24th September 2024 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM BST

    Speculative Futures Meet-Up #3: Futures Boardgames

    South Block 60-64 Osborne Street, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Speculative Futures Central Scotland is delighted to invite you to an in-person evening event about Futures Boardgames.

  • Wed 25
    Logo for the Fintech Scotland Festival featuring three gradient arrows pointing upward in red, blue, and green next to the text "Fintech Scotland Festival" in bold, dark lettering.
    • Conference
    • Financial Services & FinTech
    • Talk/Discussion
    • Workshop
    25th September 2024 8:00 AM - 4th October 2024 5:00 PM BST

    FinTech Scotland Festival 

    Fintech Scotland Festival will take place between 25 September 2024 and 04 October 2024 across Scotland.

  • Thu 26
    Event poster for "Annual Data Conference 2024: Data, Deepfakes and Democracy" on 26th September, 9:30am-4:30pm at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Organized by The Scotsman, The University of Edinburgh, and Data-Driven Innovation. Register at scotsmandataconference.co.uk.
    • Conference
    26th September 2024 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM BST

    Annual Data Conference 2024: Data, Deepfakes and Democracy

    Hear from experts on these and a range of other issues around the complex interplay between artificial intelligence, data and democracy.

  • Thu 26
    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
    26th September 2024 9:30 AM - 29th September 2024 10:30 AM BST

    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.

  • Sat 28
    Edinburgh Futures Institute building with signage
    28th September 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM BST

    Doors Open Days at Edinburgh Futures Institute

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Explore the Edinburgh Futures Institute building on Doors Open Days 2024! See exhibitions, meet staff and students and take part in a range of exciting hands-on drop-in activities suitable for all ages.

  • Sun 29
    Edinburgh Futures Institute building with signage
    29th September 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM BST

    Doors Open Days at Edinburgh Futures Institute

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Explore the Edinburgh Futures Institute building on Doors Open Days 2024! See exhibitions, meet staff and students and take part in a range of exciting hands-on drop-in activities suitable for all ages.

  • October 2024

  • Wed 2
    Blue background showing alarm clock, with event text overlayed
    • Talk/Discussion
    • Tourism & Festivals
    2nd October 2024 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM BST

    Tech Tuesdays #3: Automation – Your New Business Partner

    Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Explore how automation and artificial intelligence could run the back office of your tourism or hospitality business.

  • Wed 2
    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
    2nd October 2024 9:30 AM - 5th October 2024 10:30 AM BST

    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.

  • Wed 2
    Archive black and white photo with women sitting working at desks, event branding overlayed.
    • Talk/Discussion
    2nd October 2024 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM BST

    Open Methods for Digital Conservation of Historic Musical Instruments

    Room 2.35, Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

    This talk discusses work carried out at the NEMUS project on the topic of digital conservation of historic stringed instruments.

    Free
  • Thu 3
    A grid of 24 colorful clay wall hangings, each with unique designs such as trees, landscapes, abstract patterns, and text. The pieces vary in color and style, featuring elements like stars, birds, and flowers on a white background.
    • Exhibition
    3rd October 2024 10:00 AM - 5th October 2024 5:00 PM BST

    Alternative Futures – Who Decides?

    Dovecot Studios 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh

    The Binks Hub and the Ripple Project warmly invite you to an exhibition of co-created art that challenges the status quo and offers an alternative view of what communities need to flourish.

  • Mon 7
    Side by side headshots of Jeanette Winterson and humaoid robot Ameca.
    • Learning Curves: Autumn 2024
    • Talk/Discussion
    7th October 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM BST

    Jeanette Winterson in Conversation with Ameca

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

    A panel event featuring author Jeanette Winterson, robotics expert Ingo Keller, and advanced humanoid robot Ameca.

    Free
  • Tue 8
    A vintage-style poster titled "Beyond Notability: Re-evaluating Women’s Work in Archaeology, History, and Heritage in Britain, 1870-1950." It features images of women in historical attire and the text "James Baker Project Deep Dive.
    • Talk/Discussion
    8th October 2024 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM BST

    Wikidata, biographical lives, and linked infrastructures of women’s work 1870-1950

    Room 0.10, Edinburgh Futures Institute 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

    A project deep dive by James Baker, Director of Digital Humanities at the University of Southampton.

    Free
  • Tue 8
    Bernardine Evaristo
    • Learning Curves: Autumn 2024
    • Talk/Discussion
    8th October 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM BST

    Literature is not a Luxury with Bernardine Evaristo

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

    A conversation with award-winning novelist Bernardine Evaristo about arts provision in the education system, the importance of creativity in young people, and how creativity positively impacts society as a whole.

    Free
  • Tue 15
    A photograph of an audience watching an event which is out of shot.
    • Learning Curves: Autumn 2024
    • Talk/Discussion
    15th October 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM BST

    Rooting Decolonial Education: Routes for Repair and Liberation

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

    As part of Black History Month, this event will engage with Black presence and Black Studies in relation to education.

    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

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 Carr

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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