Public engagement programme
Inspiring Scotland through physics.
The IOP runs a busy programme of activities across Scotland to excite, entertain and inform public audiences.
To stay up to date with our public events, follow IOP Scotland on Facebook and Twitter.
The Big Bounce festival is an annual celebration of physics, innovation and curiosity. Following three successful years in Edinburgh (when it was called the Festival of Physics), in 2020 the event relocated to the East End of Glasgow, where it was held online, and then in person at the Barrowland Ballroom in 2021 and 2022.
Small Stories events bring early-years storytelling to the heart of Scottish communities – all with a physics twist!
Small Stories resumed in March 2022 and has toured Scotland.
Physics Busking is a pop-up showcase of amazing physics demonstrations, touring around the country. Look out for it near you!
Knit the Universe brings the wonder of the cosmos to your living room with downloadable knit kits. Running during the winter of 2020/2021, the project shared patterns adapted from mind-blowing astronomical images that are suitable for novices and seasoned knitters alike.
For more information, or to enquire about hosting or contributing to any of the above events, please email the IOP Scotland team at [email protected].
If you would like to help at any public engagement events in Scotland, please register to volunteer with us.