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Edinburgh Science Festival – The Science of Origin
The Edinburgh Science Festival has launched its 2026 programme under this year’s theme, Going Global, running from Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April. The festival will showcase international innovation and highlight Scotland’s contribution to scientific advances through research, innovation and its people.
The James Hutton Institute is proud to be a Funding Partner once again this year, contributing the below event to the programme:
The Science of Origin – 17 April
Led by Prof Dame Lorna Dawson
- Join Prof Dame Lorna Dawson of The James Hutton Institute and international experts for an interactive event exploring the science of provenance.
- Learn how scientists determine authenticity and link objects or people to places, including crime scenes. The panel will discuss organised crime, murders, illegal mining, conflict minerals, gold trading, wildlife crime and the fossil trade.
- Speakers include specialists from The James Hutton Institute, AHK Group, Reuters, the Brazilian Federal Police and Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture.
- Suitable for ages 16+
Prices
- Full Price – £17.50*
Registered Disabled – £13.50*
Registered Unemployed – £13.50*
Senior Citizen – £13.50*
