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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Victoria Martin
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