TUESDAY 29TH JULY 2014
Falling Walls Lab: want to hear about some ground-breaking discoveries and innovative ideas that could change the world? Falling Walls Labs are international events that aim to build connections between young researchers and representatives from academia, business and policy, and discover ideas that could have a significant positive impact on society. Twelve presenters have 3 minutes to present their big ideas. Details of presenters and judges here. 3-5pm (doors open 2.45pm), Playfair Library, University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge. Free, but tickets must be booked via eventbrite.
Aztec Ruins and Mazes: for ages 5-11. 2-3pm, Muirhouse Library, 15 Pennywell Court. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Edible Gardening Seasonal Advice: drop in to find out how to grow your own food and take a look around the productive garden with the Edible Gardening Project Team. 1-3pm, Demonstration Garden, Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row. Free.
The Venice of Titian and the Venice of Ruskin: Professor Richard MacKenney, State University of New York, explores Titian’s life and works in the context of 16th century Venice. Ruskin’s understanding of Venice made him suspicious of Renaissance individualism and led him to extol Tintoretto as the guardian and champion of Venetian tradition. 12.45-1.30pm, Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free and unticketed.
A Mermaid’s Tale: story time for the under 5s. 10.30-11.30am, Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street.
eBook surgery: get help with downloading free ebooks, audiobooks and emagazines. 2-3.30pm, Central Library, George IV Bridge. No appointment necessary, just drop in.
Design your Nessie: make your own Nessie sock. For under 12s. 2.30-3.30pm, Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Mythical Maze activities and events. 2.30pm, Colinton Library, Thorburn Road. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Edinburgh Hacklab Open Night: the Hacklab is a hackerspace open to anyone interested in tinkering with hardware or hacking some code – bring along a project, ask for some electronics help, or just see what’s happening. 7 pm, (and every Tuesday and Thursday, but check website for last minute changes) Summerhall, 1 Summerhall Place. Free, just drop in and say hello.
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