Soapbox Science

Soapbox Science is back in Edinburgh!

Prepare to be blown away by some awesome science

Soapbox Science is a novel public outreach platform for promoting women and non-binary scientists and the science they do. Soapbox Science events transform public areas into an arena for public learning and scientific debate; they follow the format of London Hyde Park's Speaker's Corner, which is historically an arena for public debate. With Soapbox Science, we want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy, learn from, heckle, question, probe, interact with and be inspired by some of our leading scientists. No middle man, no PowerPoint slide, no amphitheatre – just remarkable women and non-binary scientists who are there to amaze you with their latest discoveries, and to answer the science questions you have been burning to ask. Look out for bat simulators, interactive experiments or giant pictures of volcanoes. Or simply hear them talk about what fascinates them, and why they think they have the most fantastic job in the world!

To see what it is all about, watch this video from a previous Soapbox Science event held in London or have a look at the Soapbox Science website.

Come and learn about some cool science and scientists at the Mound on 1 June 2024!