蹤獲扦 invites business, policy-makers and community members to learn about its work
Wellbeing through music, caring for children with cerebral palsy, pre-habilitation in healthcare, social enterprise initiatives and supporting students with autism are just some of the topics that will be showcased at 蹤獲扦s annual open event this April.
The evening event, Local Impact and Global Reach, will provide visitors with a unique insight into the diverse work taking place across the University.
Designed for representatives from business, industry, healthcare and voluntary organisations, along with local community members and 蹤獲扦 graduates, the event will include a fascinating range of exhibition stalls, a short talk by the Principal and Chair of Court, optional tours, and refreshments. Visitors will have the chance to meet researchers and academic staff at an informal fair, where they can learn about new research, community engagement initiatives, collaborations, creative initiatives and innovation-led projects from across the Universitys School of Health Sciences and the School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management.
Each year, this event allows us to shine a light on the extraordinary work happening across 蹤獲扦 - work that is shaped by our values, rooted in community, and aimed at improving lives and building the economy. The range of projects on display this year demonstrates not only our academic strength, but also our commitment to impact and partnership.
She continued: Whether its working collaboratively with partners to develop the Edinburgh Innovation Hub, creating better futures for young people, pushing the boundaries of innovation in healthcare, or growing social enterprises and supporting community wealth building more generally, our staff and students are contributing in meaningful and impactful ways. The open event provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to learn more about these initiatives, to connect with the people driving them forward, and to network.
If you're interested in discovering more about the Universitys research and innovation work, collaborative partnerships and community-focused projects, you can book your free place via , where you can also book your tour of the artwork. See below for the fascinating list of stalls that will be showcased at the event.
Local Impact and Global Reach Open Event Wednesday 22nd April 2026, 4:307pm, 蹤獲扦, Musselburgh, EH21 6UU.
Exhibition Stalls at the 2026 蹤獲扦 Open Event
Visitors can explore a wide range of exhibition stalls showcasing 蹤獲扦s latest work, including:
Sing for Wellbeing
Discover a research-led project exploring how simple, inclusive musical activities can support wellbeing in education. Meet the team to learn how shared musical experiences can help pupils feel more connected, confident, and emotionally supportedand why teachers wellbeing matters just as much.
Using Data to Shape Better Care for Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy
Find out how 蹤獲扦 researchers are using data from the national CPIPS programme to understand musculoskeletal changes over time and provide clearer, more accessible insights for families, physiotherapists and surgeons.
Enriching the Student Experience: Dietetic and Acting Students in Role-Play Consultations
Learn how innovative simulations between acting and dietetic students have strengthened communication skills, empathy and collaborative practice in realistic, emotionally authentic clinical encounters.
Practitioner in Residence at Heriot-Watt University
Explore a new role designed to bridge healthcare expertise with engineering and digital technologies through collaboration between 蹤獲扦 and Heriot-Watt University, driving innovation in health and care technologies across Scotland.
Prehabilitation Delivered Using the asensei App
Discover how 蹤獲扦 and industry partners are using smartphone motion-recognition technology to support patients before surgery, offering remote physiotherapy, nutritional support and wellbeing guidance through an easy-to-use mobile platform.
蹤獲扦 and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: A Creative Partnership
Learn about 蹤獲扦s Fringe Festival Village, student media internships with The Scotsman, and the award-winning student productions emerging from 蹤獲扦s vibrant performing arts community.
Laying the Groundwork for Connection: Research on Social Cohesion in West Lothian
Meet PhD researcher Md Rahman and explore findings from his work examining how community perceptions, social mixing activities and partnership working can help address challenges such as discrimination, funding cuts and social division.
Grant to Growth Social Enterprise Challenge
Discover how 蹤獲扦 Business School students are making real contributions to social enterprises across Scotland, tackling capacity and growth challenges and presenting their work at a celebratory final showcase.
Head. Heart. Hand. Play. Commission
View clips from the premiere of a specially commissioned play by award-winning playwright and 蹤獲扦 alum Stef Smith, staged at the Traverse Theatre as part of the Universitys 150th anniversary celebrations. Meet those involved and find out how 蹤獲扦 students helped bring the production to life.winning playwright and 蹤獲扦 alum Stef Smith, staged at the Traverse Theatre as part of the Universitys 150th anniversary celebrations. Meet those involved and find out how 蹤獲扦 students helped bring the production to life.
Supporting Autistic Students at University
Learn about 蹤獲扦s implementation of the Autism & Uni online toolkit, developed with neurodivergent students and staff to support autistic learners from pre-entry to graduation.
Promoting British Sign Language (BSL) at 蹤獲扦 and Beyond
Explore resources created by 蹤獲扦s Speech and Hearing Sciences team to help staff better understand the needs of BSL users and hear about the micro-credential course offered to professionals across all sectors.
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