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The support of the Scottish Funding Council is vital to our work to inspire and share knowledge with audiences, local communities, and future generations.
Friday 12 September 2025
18:00 - 19:30
Hybrid
Free to book
Curious is the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s (RSE) free festival that celebrates the research, ideas and knowledge shaping society today.
Each year, Curious brings a packed programme of free in-person and online events covering themes from the arts, humanities, policy, science and more. To date, we’ve welcomed over 10,000 attendees for talks, workshops, exhibitions and discussions where you can learn from and speak with Scotland’s leading thinkers. As part of the RSE’s mission to make knowledge useful and accessible for everyone, Curious is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the world around them. No specialist knowledge is needed, just bring your curiosity.
The support of the Scottish Funding Council is vital to our work to inspire and share knowledge with audiences, local communities, and future generations.
Whether you’re a curious beginner or a data enthusiast, this session invites you to think critically and ethically about the data that shapes our lives.
The history of Scotland’s royal burial site and what new technology is telling us about its past.
Hoax or history? Explore the science behind the Moon landing myths with astronomer Professor Martin Hendry.