What’s the cause of the damage that humans are doing to the world – and how do we reverse the...
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Build a model wind turbine!
It’s a challenge for schools, primary and secondary: to design and build a model wind turbine...
Scottish award for Slovenian anniversary tune
A tune specially written by one of Orkney’s best-known fiddle players for a Science Festival...
North Ronaldsay’s dark skies awarded international status
North Ronaldsay’s dark skies have achieved international recognition. The island has been...
Following the Festival
Orkney International Science Festival director Howie Firth reflects on seven action-packed days of...
25 years of Orkney-Slovenia science collaboration
Dr Edvard Kobal came up with the idea, back in 1996. As the Slovenian Science Foundation’s...
Facing up to climate change
Climate change – with its causes and consequences, and particularly how to tackle it – was one of...
Programme 2021 Announcement
The programme is launching! Today’s the day when we announce the programme for this year’s Orkney...
Festival seeks Assistant Director
Orkney International Science Festival is looking for an Assistant Director. It’s a short-term post...
Prof. Tom Stevenson to open 30th Festival
This year’s Orkney International Science Festival will be opened by Prof. Tom Stevenson. He has the...