It was a great privilege to host a workshop and a talk at Eden Festival in June 2026. Eden Festival is an independent, family-friendly, 4-day festival celebrating music, arts and culture. The team were part of Eden Explores - talks and stories about science, society...

The u-Care team hosted the final u-Care impact and partnership event at The National Robotarium at Heriot Watt University. The event brought together the wider u-Care team from all associated universities, the advisory board members, partners of the project and the...

Work package 5 within u-Care is researching the effects of deep UV light on the cornea for applications in fungal and bacterial keratitis. As part of the Scottish Doors Open Day Festival u-Care had a great day sharing our biology research in collaboration with Beth...

The u-Care team arranged a visit from a local school to the National Robotarium. The visit was to encourage the students to experience university life and broaden their views on where the subjects they are currently studying can take them. The visit included a tour of...

The u-Care project were delighted to be involved in two successful engagement activities during the Edinburgh Science Festival this year. The first activity was an engaging children’s workshop on UV light including what UV light is and how it works, how and why...

The u-Care research group has been selected for a prestigious exhibition place at the Royal Society’s annual Summer Science Exhibition (SSE) in London. We will join just 13 other flagship exhibitors to present hands-on public engagement activities demonstrating the...

The u-Care team are heading to Orkney International Science Festival this September! Join us 10am-4pm on Saturday the 9th of September at Kirkwall Grammar School for Family day. You can get involved with our interactive activities including a laser maze, ultraviolet...

U-Care researcher, Syam Mohan P.C. Mohanan, has been out to a local primary school to inspire and engage children in STEM. Here is what he had to say about his experience: "I visited Prestonfield primary school in Edinburgh for a science outreach activity. Our team...