Edinburgh Festival of Social Science Weekend
Join us for a weekend full of activities, talks, crafts, games, learning and discovery! Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm
Date & time
8 November - 9 November 2025
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Exhibition, Participatory interactive event, Talk / panel debate, Workshop or training
Event topic
Education, Environment, Family relationships, Health and wellbeing, My local area, Our working lives
Audience
Children & families, Young People, Adults, All
Academic discipline
Education, Environmental planning, Linguistics, Psychology, Science and technology studies, Sociology and social policy
Venue
ECCI (Edinburgh Climate Change Institute) High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LZ
What's on offer?
Drop in and join us for
- talks and workshops on the four-day work week, work-life balance, flexible work, life after work, how social scientists really do their experiments, myth-busting home energy improvements, and more!
- family-friendly construction and craft activities including LEGO and building blocks
- zine making
- discovery and learning in our exhibition
- refreshments and spaces to sit down, chat, reflect, read….
All of our activities are free, but some of our sessions and talks we advise to be booked in advance. Simply see ‘Related Events’ below, or click on the ‘More events from University of Edinburgh’ link.
We look forward to seeing you, so bring your children, friends, and family!
What's it about?
Join us for a weekend full of fun activities and learn insights from our social science researchers.
Who's leading the event?
Research Engagement and Impact Team, University of Edinburgh
Open to
Open to all, but check ‘Related Events’ listing to see individual guidance for specific events
Of particular interest to
anyone who's interested to discover something new!
Scheduling information
Open 10am - 4pm on Saturday and Sunday
Related events
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