Particles with Purpose

Particles with Purpose

Main Hall, SummerhallEdinburgh, Edinburgh
Friday, Apr 10, 2026 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Overview

Join acclaimed comedian Robin Ince for an entertaining discussion on how Particle Physics and Fundamental Science shape our everyday lives.

Feel free to bring in drinks from the Royal Dick pub or MF Coffee shop (both located inside Summerhall).

Join acclaimed comedian Robin Ince for an entertaining discussion on how Particle Physics and Fundamental Science shape our everyday lives.

Feel free to bring in drinks from the Royal Dick pub or MF Coffee shop (both located inside Summerhall).

Sponsored by the Institute of Physics; Higgs Centre for Theortical Physics, the Carla Fendi Foundation, Science and Technology Facilities council.

Line-up

Headliner

Robin Ince

Prof Jennie Smillie

Dr Matjaz Vidmar

Dr Harry Cliff

Dr Kirsty Duffy

Dr Estifa'a Zaid

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Highlights

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • all ages
  • In-person
  • Doors at 4:30 pm

Location

Main Hall, Summerhall

1 Summerhall

#1 Edinburgh EH9 1PL

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