The poetry of science

Biology meets balladry, physics encounters pentameter, and chemistry confronts cadence in this interdisciplinary exploration of the latest scientific research through the medium of poetry.

Chair:

Professor John Gillies FRSE, University of Edinburgh

Speakers:

Dr Sam Illingworth, Associate Professor, Edinburgh Napier University

Calling all curious minds

The RSE invites you to Curious, its summer events programme running from 1 - 14 August. Take part in a series of free, online, and in-person talks, group discussions and outdoor activities on key contemporary topics and ground-breaking ideas with some of Scotland’s leading thinkers.

• Health and wellbeing; covering mental and physical health, while examining broader wellbeing matters.
• Innovation and invention; from the inventions which created the modern world to the innovation that drives our path forward
• Our planet; including climate change, biodiversity, conservation, and ecology.
• Year of Stories; stories, whether spoken, written, sung, or filmed, give a sense of place, history or belonging. In recognition of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022.

You can view the full line-up at www.rse-curious.com

Important points to note

• This event is suitable for age 16+
• Accessibility statement: We aim to make events as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements or any questions about how we can support this event, please contact public_engagement@theRSE.org.uk