To connect Scottish communities and stem cell scientists, we are launching a series of events based
With so much news and information out there about stem cells and potential stem cell treatments we have found that many of you would like to chat face to face with people working in the area. To help us with our work we'd also like to hear your questions about the science and discuss what you think. So, during the Summer and Autumn of 2013 we are holding community and festival events around Scotla
07/10/2014
The public engagement team and researchers from Edinburgh, Aberdeen and even Exeter came along to help out! The weekend involved engaging about stem cells (including the sporty ones- which were put to use). Sunday was 'run day', with some doing the 5k and others 10k, one brave researcher managed to do the marathon with a great time of 3.26hrs!
07/10/2014
Intern/PhD student Vanessa De Mello and Artist in residence Hamer Dodds took a trip up to Fort William! They combined different types of science communication to get the stem cell message moving.
24/09/2014
Not long now until the Baxter's festival of running. One of our researchers is even running the marathon! Come swing by this weekend (27th & 28th Inverness) to support him and get involved in the sporty science fun!
18/09/2014
With a focus on on muscles, and how bio-chemistry fits in.
18/09/2014
This time the hope beyond hype team tackles equestrian sport with an insight into stem cells. Thanks to all those who came by and helped to make this another successful weekend!
29/07/2014
Here is the Hope Beyond Hype team at the Wickerman Festival 2014 brushing up on their face-painting skills. We had 1500 visitors over two days as well as our fair share of sunshine! Thanks to all the researchers for their great efforts in making this a successful weekend!
24/07/2014
After a good event at T in the Park, here we are setting up for the Wickerman Festival! Anyone going? Come by our stem cell tent and say hello!
23/07/2014
A few more snapshots from Hope Beyond Hype's time at T in the Park.
22/07/2014
Check out some of our photos from Hope Beyond Hype's visit to T in the Park 2014! The weekend was a great success with over 3000 visitors coming to see our exhibit! Thanks to Rachel and Rikesh for the photos!
13/06/2014
Check out some pics from Hope BeyondHype's visit to the TweedLove Enduro Mountain Biking World Championships! We had over 1500 visitors! Thanks to all researchers who took part!
12/06/2014
Some of our sporty stem cell animates have been uploaded to the EuroStemCell website:
Sporty stem cells animates: short films on sport and stem cells Have you ever wondered why some athletes train at high altitude? Or noticed that your muscles are sore the day after a long run or sports match? Our series of short animates - films combining real-life footage with animated text and drawings - take a closer look at what is happening in your body in…
Just got the email! We are definitely going to have the stem cell tent at T in the Park!