Science Insights is an exciting non-residential, work experience programme designed to give current S5 high school pupils a real insight into the work and life of research scientists.
Science Insights provides an opportunity for 40 pupils to spend a week of their summer holidays following a varied programme of activities hosted by staff and students at four different University of Edinburgh campuses, gaining a real insight into research and work in many different areas of biological, biomedical and animal sciences.
Activities include:
Tours of scientific facilities on four University of Edinburgh campuses
Presentations, workshops and discussions on topics including research ethics, the use of animals in research, and diversity and inclusion in science
Opportunities to meet current University of Edinburgh students and researchers
Small-group Science Taster Sessions, providing hands-on experience of real research and work in science
Skills session to help with future university applications
20th July - 24th July 2025 (10:00 - 17:00)
At our location
Easter Bush Campus
Edinburgh
EH25 9RG
Life sciences
Experience
Secondary S4 to S6 (14-18 year old)
Aberdeen City
Aberdeenshire
Angus
Argyll and Bute
Clackmannanshire
Dumfries & Galloway
Dundee City
East Ayrshire
East Dunbartonshire
East Lothian
East Renfrewshire
Edinburgh (City of)
Eilean Siar
Falkirk
Fife
Glasgow
Highland
Inverclyde
Midlothian
Moray
North Ayrshire
North Lanarkshire
Orkney Islands
Perth & Kinross
Renfrewshire
Scottish Borders
Shetland Islands
South Ayrshire
South Lanarkshire
Stirling
West Dunbartonshire
West Lothian