
Edinburgh's Royal Observatory
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Inspiring the next generation and wider world about our work in astronomy @stfc_matters @ukatc Part of @UKRI_News @PhysAstroEd
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ESO
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The European Southern Observatory designs, builds & operates world-class observatories on the ground for the benefit of society 🇨🇱 @ESO_Chile
chrislintott
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Astronomer, broadcaster & writer @uniofoxford & @greshamcollege. Founder @the_zooniverse physics.ox.ac.uk/our-people/lin… The human half of @dogstarspod
Helen Keen
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Doing enthusiastically art-y-science-y comedy shows live + for radio (e.g. It Is Rocket Science) & worrying I'm not actually cool enough to be a geek...
British Science Week
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An annual ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths! 🗓️ 7-16 March 2025. Run by @BritSciAssoc Supported by @UKRI_News
Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust
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Vision: Everyone in Edinburgh & the Lothians has access to quality greenspaces to help support health and wellbeing.
NASA Webb Telescope
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The world's most powerful space telescope. Launched: Dec. 25, 2021. First images revealed: July 12, 2022. Verification: nasa.gov/socialmedia
The City of Edinburgh Council
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We provide over 700 services to Scotland’s capital city. Follow for news and information on life in Edinburgh. Have a service question? Tweet us at @edinhelp
Science and Technology Facilities Council
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Science and Technology Facilities Council: Pioneering science for a better future. ▪ STFC is part of UK Research and Innovation: ukri.org
Mark Thompson
@astronomer_mark
Broadcaster & Author exploring STEM through TV, radio, theatre & books | BBC Stargazing Live | Hon Doc from @UEA | [email protected]
UK Astronomy Technology Centre
@ukatc
The national centre for excellence in developing scientific instrumentation for ground & space-based observatories. Part of @STFC_Matters Based @RoyalObs
UK Space Agency
@spacegovuk
We boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space.
Edinburgh Science
@edscifest
The world’s first Science Festival Reach us anytime at [email protected] Edinburgh Science Festival: Spaceship Earth 5–20 April 2025
Steve Owens
@darkskyman
Astronomer, stargazer, author of Stargazing for Dummies amazon.co.uk/dp/1118411560 Science Operations Manager at Glasgow Science Centre. Views my own.
Jim Al-Khalili
@jimalkhalili
Jim Al-Khalili CBE FRS HonFREng Emeritus Professor of Physics @UniofSurrey, author, broadcaster, humanist. "Affable Egghead" (Sunday Times).
Royal Astronomical Society
@royalastrosoc
We encourage and promote astronomy, solar system science, and geophysics in the UK and worldwide.
Dr Jamie Gallagher
@jamiebgall
Public Engagement trainer-consultant | #SciComm writer/presenter | @RSPBScotland & @STFC_Matters advisor | @NCCPE associate | Star Trek | geek |🏳️🌈
Bethany Christian Trust
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Ending homelessness in Scotland, one person at a time.
EPCC
@epcced
We provide supercomputing & data services to industry and academia. Our large computing power and data storage capacity is unrivalled in the UK.
EVOC
@evoc_edinburgh
A leader and catalyst of social change, we are supporting Edinburgh's Community and Voluntary Sector to thrive and be heard.
Edinburgh Community Food
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We tackle health inequalities through our food & health development work, cooking, nutrition and REHIS courses. Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Donna Hanley
@midlothian_stem
Depute Head Teacher/MSc in Learning for Sustainability/STEM Ambassador/Google Certified Educator (L1 & L2)/Seesaw Ambassador/Apple Teacher
National Numeracy
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UK Charity dedicated to empowering confidence with every day #maths and numbers. ✨ Get ready for #NationalNumeracyDay 21 May 2025 - bit.ly/41ArDWx
Matjaz Vidmar
@vidmarmatjaz
This profile is no longer active. You can find me @BlueSky - link below.
Primary Science Teaching Trust
@pstt_whyhow
Our vision is to see excellent teaching of science in every primary classroom in the UK.
Press Office | University of Edinburgh
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HomeLinkFamilySuppor
@homelinkfamily
Home based support for families with pre-school children, Edinburgh & Midlothian. Plus Systemic Family Counselling for those with 5's & under. Volunteers needed
Science Ceilidh
@scienceceilidh
Supporting a creative, curious, equitable & well Scotland. Passionate about community-led research & valuing the creativity, wellbeing & expertise of everyone
get2gether
@get2getheredin
Everyone has the right to love + friendship. We organise events and courses for adults with disabilities online & in-person across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
STEM Ambassadors in Scotland
@scotstemamb
We are proud to be the @STEMAmbassadors Delivery Partner for Scotland, powered by @STEMLearning and funded by UKRI. Delivered by @SSERCofficial
Mike Petersen
@galcticdynamics
Researcher at the Institute for Astronomy (University of Edinburgh).
MCFB
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We provide emotional and practical help to diverse families in Edinburgh and social work placements to students at Scottish universities.
Friends Of BBVP
@fbbvp
Friends of Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park - An active group of enthusiatic supporters of one of the city's finest nature reserves and green spaces.
Razorbill Instruments
@razorbill_instr
An innovative scottish company that designs and manufactures precision instrumentation for use in fundamental physics & space applications
Space at The Broomhouse Hub
@spacebroomhouse
Vibrant community hub in heart of Broomhouse. Provide services across Southwest Edinburgh. MON-SAT @ 9 A.M. 🍽️ CAFE: -2 P.M. ☎️ RECEPTION: -4:30 P.M.
MilkyWayImages
@milkywaybot
3-A-Day random images (8.5 x 4.3 arcmin) from the Milky Way mosaic created from the UKIDSS GPS and VISTA VVV surveys. Mike Read, WFAU, Institute for Astronomy
Research in Schools
@researchinsch
The Institute for Research in Schools is a charitable organisation supporting students and teachers to engage in innovative research.
STEM Scotland
@stemscotland
An online space to promote STEM across Scottish Education by sharing ideas and good practice. All views are independent. #STEMscotland
SSERC
@ssercofficial
SSERC is a Local Authority shared-service providing support for STEM education across all thirty-two Scottish Education Authorities.
Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans
@astroroyalscot
Find me at BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/astror… Professor of Astrophysics, Edinburgh University.
Friends of the Mansion Gracemount
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Bridgend Farmhouse
@bridgendfarmhse
A community benefit society & charity, owned & run by our members. Our mission: learning, working & growing together to create a flourishing community for all.
DART - OPTiK
@dartoptik
Edinburgh · Turkana · Atacama 🏴🇰🇪🇨🇱 Portable telescope heading to Northern Kenya to observe NASA’s DART mission ☄️
STEM @ Education Scotland
@stemedscot
Official account of the @EducationScot STEM team. Promoting excellence, equity, inspiration and connection through STEM. Join the conversation using #STEMnation
RAiSE
@raisescotland
Empowering teachers with the skills, networks and confidence to deliver engaging and motivating primary STEM experiences. @educationscot @twf_scotland @scotgov
STEM Leaders Meetup
@stemscotmeetup
A meetup to bring together the wonderful people who run or mentor at STEM, coding and engineering clubs for young people 💻💬
SSERCdigital
@ssercdigital
SSERC is a Local Authority shared service providing support for STEM across all 32 Scottish Local Authorities
Observatory Networks
@observatorynet
Observatory Sites and Networks Since 1780 - an @ahrcpress-funded Network Grant based @RMGreenwich and @NtlMuseumsScot
SSERC Early Years and Primary Team
@ssercprimary
Offering STEM professional learning, health and safety advice and STEM engagement opportunities to Early Years and Primary educators across Scotland
STEM Edinburgh
@stem_edin
City of Edinburgh STEM Development Officer, sharing STEM info and resources
H2020 Neorocks
@h2020neorocks
H2020 funded research project on Near Earth Objects
Our Space Our Future
@ourspace_future
We believe that space-related science and tech can inspire and enchant young people to follow a STEM career. We’ll work hard and creatively. Funded by H2020.
MOONS
@vlt_moons
Multi Object Optical and Near-infrared Spectrograph for the Very Large Telescope
WebbTelescopeUK
@webbtelescopeuk
The UK played a key role in building the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST/Webb). Successfully launched Dec 2021, keep up to date with the latest news.
UK Research and Innovation
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We support world-leading research to push the frontiers of knowledge and generate economic, social, environmental & cultural benefits for all. Learn more 👇
Matt Cook
@mattroyalobs
Hi, I'm Matt. I am the lead for the Schools Programme at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.