On Saturday 3 May 2025, researchers from across Scotland will take to their soapboxes on the historic Mound, next to the National Galleries, to share their passion for science with the public.
Soapbox Science was set up bring science to public spaces. Members of the public will have the opportunity to find out more about world-leading research, to ask questions and be inspired by our remarkable women in science.
The speakers will be armed only with a soapbox and a white coat – there’s no speaker, no blackboard, and definitely no powerpoint!
Come along to The Mound from 11am to 2pm to find out more.
Speakers’ Schedule
From 11:00 to 12:00
Anum Ahmad (University of Edinburgh): The Hidden Heroes: How Microbes Shape Animal Health and Productivity
Abz Boyce (University of Edinburgh): How metals give you medicine, and so much more
Marlene Cramer (Edinburgh Napier University): Breaking Wood for a Greener Future
Orjada Sadikaj (Edinburgh Napier University): Good Drugs for Bad Bugs
From 12:00 to 13:00
Rana Fetit (University of Edinburgh): Lego Brains
Dorothy Hardy (Edinburgh Napier University) Hearing with Cameras!
Roslyn Hay (University of Edinburgh): How Can We Use Computers to Detect Cancer Earlier?
Mariana Annameng Ma (Heriot-Watt University): How to (NOT) Steal Data
From 13:00 to 14:00
Jindra Gensior (University of Edinburgh): We’re All Made of Stardust
Laura Porcza (Heriot-Watt University): Why Is Cancer Bad and Is There Any Hope?
Amy Riches (SETI Institute): What Is It That Rocks Tell Us About Earth, Life and the Solar System?
This is a free event, supported by Edinburgh Napier.