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Edinburgh Futures Institute, Level 0 Event Space

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  • 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 2025 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
  • October 2025

  • 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 2025 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
  • Wed 15
    Promotional banner for a lecture titled "Wisdom for an Artificial Age" by Professor John P. Sullins III. Includes his photo, event details, Edinburgh Futures Institute and Centre for Technomoral Futures logos, and date: 15 October.
    • Lecture
    15th October 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM BST

    CTMF Flagship Lecture: Wisdom for an Artificial Age

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

    Hear from Professor John P. Sullins on the surprising role human wisdom is playing in navigating the challenges of AI technologies.

    Free
  • August 2025

  • 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 2025 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
  • June 2025

  • Thu 12
    A large, historic stone building with a central clock tower and pointed turrets, surrounded by glass railings, under a blue sky. The area in front is a spacious, light-colored paved courtyard.
    • Symposium
    12th June 2025 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM BST

    How Revolutionary is AI? International Digital Futures Network Summer Symposium

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

    Join us for an exciting day of discussion about the AI revolution, bringing together three leading keynote speakers with expert respondents.

    Free
  • May 2025

  • 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 2025 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
  • April 2025

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

  • 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 2025 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
  • 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 2025 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 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 2025 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
  • 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 2025 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
  • February 2025

  • Thu 20
    A suspension bridge spans across a calm river under a clear sky, with large white DNA helix structures superimposed over the scene. Another bridge is visible in the background, enhancing the architectural perspective.
    20th February 2025 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM GMT

    Opens and Closes: the future of Edinburgh’s histories Premiere

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

    A film by Sapphire Goss, produced, written and narrated by Liz McFall. The screening will be followed by a discussion with special guests.

    Free
  • December 2024

  • Fri 6
    A person with intricate dark body paint is seated on a wooden box in a snowy forest. The scene is surrounded by bare trees, and cables are wrapped around their body. The snow-covered ground adds contrast to the image.
    • Learning Curves: Autumn 2024
    • Performance
    6th December 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT

    Ex Silens: from the series ‘I Am Your Body’

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

    Ex Silens is an experience into a radically alternative sensorium through the entanglement of multiple bodies, multiple agencies.

    Free
  • Tue 3
    A robot teacher leads a class of eight children sitting in elementary school desks, illustrating the concept of AI-powered education. Illustration uses a unified palette of neutral and turquoise colors, comprised of vector shapes over a dark gray background on a 16x9 artboard, and presented in isometric view.
    • Learning Curves: Autumn 2024
    • Talk/Discussion
    3rd December 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT

    The Future of AI at School

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

    This event will bring together key figures from the Scottish education landscape to talk about AI in schools and our education futures.

    Free
  • November 2024

  • Fri 29
    A split image of two individuals: the first person is smiling and wearing a headpiece made of seashells, and the second person has curly hair and glasses with a neutral expression, standing outdoors with a blurred background.
    • Learning Curves: Autumn 2024
    • Performance
    29th November 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT

    Unco: LGBT+ Scots Glossar

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

    Unco is a project to create a new Scots lexicon of LGBT+ words. These words are a proposal for how LGBT+ people can talk about themselves in Scots.

    Free
  • Tue 26
    Black and white speaker portraits side by side on a dark background with conference branding in blue
    • Edinburgh Futures Conversations
    • Learning Curves: Autumn 2024
    • Talk/Discussion
    26th November 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT

    The Future of Education: AI

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

    Part of the University of Edinburgh's Edinburgh Futures Conversations series.

    Free
  • Fri 22
    Norwegian forest taken from an aerial view, with snow dusting the trees
    • Learning Curves: Autumn 2024
    • Talk/Discussion
    22nd November 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT

    Future Library and Futures Literacy: Making Futures from Where We Are

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

    A panel event marking the 10-year anniversary of Katie Paterson’s 100-year artwork, Future Library.

    Free
  • Tue 19
    An artist’s illustration of artificial intelligence (AI) using black noughts and crosses.
    • Learning Curves: Autumn 2024
    • Talk/Discussion
    19th November 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT

    Technomoral Conversations: What the Majority World Can Teach Us about AI

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

    In this Technomoral Conversations panel, we will hear from leading voices from the Majority World on what they have learned from and about AI, and the issues and visions they would like to see taken up.

    Free
  • October 2024

  • Tue 29
    Black and white speaker portraits side by side on a dark background with conference branding in blue
    • Edinburgh Futures Conversations
    • Learning Curves: Autumn 2024
    • Talk/Discussion
    29th October 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT

    The Future of Education: Utopia

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

    Part of the University of Edinburgh's Edinburgh Futures Conversations series.

    Free
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