We are considering opening the #ascuslab after hours and are looking for input on when and how often we host these sessions. Please help us by completing the form below! forms.gle/G9ss9QmQffgaMU…

Our beloved ASCUS Art & Science is under threat yet again. Now Summerhall too. Please do all you can to share and support. #artscuts #gentrification #supportthearts The Cultural Negotiation of Science Biodesign Challenge Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment carole collet Heather Barnett @rca DJCAD, UoD change.org/p/preserve-sum…

We're excited to announce ASCUS Lab evening sessions will be starting in October. More info here -->ascus.org.uk/whats-on/ascus… #STEM #thingstodoinedinbrugh #edinburgh #science #art #freshersweek #bioart #DIYbio #biodesign #fashion #biomaterials #nature #ASCUSLab

media.ed.ac.uk/media/Public%2… "Meaningful dialogue between research and society can be transformational" - a subject close to my heart :) CMVM Research Office Institute of Genetics and Cancer ASCUS Art & Science @beverley_hood

New episode out NOW! Interview with Dr Keira Tucker from ASCUS Art & Science on Combining Art & Science: How and Why Watch full interview youtu.be/weaFSVsvyBY Listen on Spotify open.spotify.com/show/25XLYfjNj… Or any other app! Centre for Regenerative Medicine School of GeoSciences @ University of Edinburgh Press Office | University of Edinburgh The University of Edinburgh Biological Sciences | University of Edinburgh

A different kind of laundry day at the #ASCUSLab today hanging our kombucha leather swatches out to dry👕 🧫☕️ #madeinsummerhall #sustainablefashion #biomaterials #bioart #textiledesign #fastfashion #sustainability #kombucha #brew #scoby #bacteria #bacterialcellulose

EVENING SESSIONS AT ASCUS 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month (next one 6th Feb 2025) Where lab members and friends of ASCUS can work on lab experiments, meet others, network, share ideas, and socialise. OPEN TO EVERYONE Book on website! #art #Science #artsci #thingstodoedi

Microscopy Training at ASCUS! 🔬 We offer 1-2-1 training for beginners into Microscopy! Delve into the innerworkings of microscopes, sample viewing, slide preparation and so much more! Visit our website (link in bio) for more details and booking

Microscopy training today with the lovely Mackenzie Jennings, a student from Edinburgh Collage of Art who came in for one-to-one training on how to prepare slides and use a range of different types of microscopes in the ASCUS Lab #artandscience #ascuslab #microscopy

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 👩‍🔬 United Through Science 💖

Throwback Thursday! Photo taken by @imogenhero of "microplanets"☺️ They are bacterial and fungal growth on analogue photographic film viewed under a stereo microscope and they are beautiful 🔬 These "microplanets" were exhibited in the @edscifest visual art programme!

Caitlin Dick in for Microscopy Training at ASCUS She came to ASCUS to look at moss and lichen, photograph her findings to create different types of prints including risograph, screen, and etching! #art #Science #artsci #microscopy

Kombucha leather, or SCOBY leather, is a flexible and durable biomaterial made from symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast ☕️🧫 Which can be made into clothing, shoes, wallets etc! Cool right, what would you make with this vegan leather? 😄 #kombucha #leather #biomaterial

Summer is approaching! ☀️ So lets say goodbye to the beautiful orange leaf's autumn has to offer - until next time👋 #ascus #summerisnear #artandscience

Unleash your creativity with living colours! Join our Bio-Art session and paint with pigmented bacteria at ASCUS Lab 🖌🧫 No experience needed - just a curiosity and a love for science & art! 🖼🧪 Book on our website! #artandscience #thingstodoedinburgh

Join us for our beginners Microscopy session on Saturday 7th June at 11am - 3pm Visit our website to learn more! (Link in bio) #microscopy #training #thingstodoedinburgh #artandscience

That's a wrap! ASCUS recently held a Painting Microbial Masterpieces taster session to create art through pigmented bacteria - mastering interdisciplinary between Art & Science Stay tuned for the final results! #artsci #pigmentedbacteria

We’re thrilled to launch Growing Culture - a free, two-part workshop for LGBTQIA+ adults, blending art psychotherapy & science! Sat 12 & 19 July 2025 | 1:30–6pm (both days required) In collab with Alison Wren, supported by The National Lottery More info on web! #LGBTQIA #CommunityCare

Some finished results of ASCUS Painting Microbial Masterpieces session! Should we do another? #pigmentedbacteria #art #Science

What is it like living with eczema? Read more about the resource that aims to amplify the voices of people living with eczema bit.ly/45tcNld Sara 💙💛 🇺🇦 Institute of Genetics and Cancer Eczema Outreach Support #eczema #surfaceechoes #Awareness