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After Life: A History of Death Exhibition Launch

Event Date:

Thr, 26/10/2023

This event celebrates the launch of our exhibition ' After Life: A History of Death '. The event will begin in our foyer with a wine reception. You will then have the opportunity to hear two speakers, Dr Dan O'Brien and...

Painted People: An Untold History of Tattooing

Event Date:

Wed, 13/09/2023

In this illustrated talk, Dr Matt Lodder will present an overview of his new book ‘Painted People’, and argue that through the history of tattooing, we can glean unique insights into forgotten areas of human history...

Schools' Lecture 3: Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine

Event Date:

Tue, 10/10/2023

You can book to attend this event in person, watch it via livestream or get a link to watch it on catchup You are invited to sit alongside some of Scotland’s best medical professionals as we discuss the role of ethics...

Schools' Lecture 2: Physician's Pathways

Event Date:

Tue, 03/10/2023

You can book to attend this event in person, watch it via livestream or get a link to watch it on catchup This is your chance to speak with practising physicians about their journey into their particular field of...

Schools' Lecture 1: Becoming a Doctor

Event Date:

Mon, 25/09/2023

You can book to attend this event in person, watch it via livestream or get a link to watch it on catchup Join us as we walk through the steps of applying to medical school. We will hear from medical school admissions...

The Plague Doctor, the Armadillo and the Human Skin

Event Date:

Sat, 12/08/2023

This event is aimed at 5-14 years, but everyone is welcome. Join us for this drop-in event with activities, talks and the opportunity to meet a real live armadillo! We're exploring amazing skin – and what it tells us...

Health and Disability in Convict Sydney

Event Date:

Wed, 19/07/2023

Between 1787 and 1868, Britain transported over 167,000 people as convicts to the Australian colonies, starting with New South Wales in the land of the Eora Nation. This system both secured new territory and relieved...

A History of Menstruation and Sanitary Waste Management

Event Date:

Wed, 24/05/2023

The sanitary bin and warnings such as ‘Do Not Flush Feminine Products!’ have become a feature of women’s public bathrooms throughout Britain. This talk examines the three historical phases of sanitary bin technology and...

Unicorns and Rhinos: Animal Medicine

Event Date:

Wed, 12/04/2023

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and discover the central role that animals have played in the history of medicine. Hear from our specialists, including Dr Mary Fraser and...

Unicorns and Rhinos: Animal Medicine

Event Date:

Thu, 06/04/2023

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and discover the central role that animals have played in the history of medicine. Hear from our specialists, including Dr Mary Fraser and...

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After Life: A History of Death Exhibition Launch

Painted People: An Untold History of Tattooing

Schools' Lecture 3: Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine

Schools' Lecture 2: Physician's Pathways

Schools' Lecture 1: Becoming a Doctor

The Plague Doctor, the Armadillo and the Human Skin

Health and Disability in Convict Sydney

A History of Menstruation and Sanitary Waste Management

Unicorns and Rhinos: Animal Medicine

Unicorns and Rhinos: Animal Medicine