Edinburgh Science Festival to celebrate moon landing anniversary
It's unveiled the programme for 2019
Last updated 13th Feb 2019
The organisers of the Edinburgh Science Festival have unveiled its programme for 2019, taking inspiration from the moon landings of 50 years ago.
Founded in 1989, the Europe's biggest festival of its kind brings a range of shows, talks and exhibitions to the capital - 270 in total across 31 different venues.
It will take place between April 6 and 21, with Edinburgh University's Pleasance becoming the new festival hub.
This year's theme is 'Frontiers', which will aim to look at ideas which have pushed the boundaries of human knowledge, aimed at both kids and adults.
Amanda Tyndall, Edinburgh Science Festival’s Creative Director said: “With new venues and partners and a programme packed full of events and ideas our Frontiers theme sees us explore the research horizons of everything from the depths of the oceans to the furthest reaches of space and the intricate pathways of the human brain.
"We celebrate the spirit of adventure and enquiry that drives science and the ideas and individuals that are expanding the Frontiers of our collective knowledge and have aplenty of fun on our journey.
“At the heart of all science lies an unquenchable curiosity; a deep urge to explore and explain the unknown and to push the Frontiers of our knowledge about ourselves, the world around us and our place in the wider Universe.
"We know more and more each day, yet the unknown still outweighs the known. It is the desire to redress this balance that sits at the heart of science. And of our 2019 programme."
Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Donald Wilson, said: “The Edinburgh Science Festival transforms the city into a celebration of science and technology every year and its 31st edition will be no exception.
"There is something for everyone in the extensive programme from fascinating talks with Professors and pioneers, to experiments and events to entertain and educate all ages taking place across the city.
"Among the many unique qualities of the Science Festival is its ability to engage children and young people in a way which is fun but can inspire the next generation in science and technology.
"The Festival was the world’s first, and remains Europe’s biggest, science festival and this year there will be hundreds of hands-on activities happening all over Edinburgh."
A full list of events can be found at www.sciencefestival.co.uk.