NEWS

Published: 2nd April, 2026

In March 2026, Dynamic Earth’s Careers Showcase brought together hundreds of young people for two days of hands‑on STEM exploration - and at the heart of the action was the Engineering Zone, proudly supported by Edinburgh College.

Published: 12th March, 2026

Dynamic Earth’s Your Planet, Your Future! Event empowered hundreds of young people with new perspectives on STEM careers and connected them with role models working in research and industry.

Published: 27th February, 2026

Visitors to Dynamic Earth will soon experience a refreshed food and hospitality offering, as we announce a new partnership with Company of Cooks. From 2 March 2026, the hospitality group will take over delivery of our café and event catering services.

Published: 26th February, 2026

Bring the science centre to your school! Dynamic Earth’s Biodiversity Loan Box brings that science centre feeling into the classroom.

Published: 11th February, 2026

Dynamic Earth is set to deliver a packed programme of events and experiences this February half-term.

Published: 9th February, 2026

Dynamic Earth has recently welcomed a number of MPs and the Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland to our Science Centre - providing opportunities for them to experience our exhibition and see the impacts of our programming first hand.

Published: 2nd February, 2026

Starting from 1st March 2026, Dynamic Earth is proud to introduce British Sign Language interpretation to its Planetarium programme, a significant step toward making immersive science experiences more accessible.

Published: 9th January, 2026

Dynamic Earth is excited to announce the launch of a new programme framework which will help shape the future of its learning and engagement work with audiences across Scotland and beyond in the years ahead.

Published: 17th December, 2025

Dynamic Earth is pleased to announce the appointment of Gwilym Gibbons as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a rigorous and far-reaching recruitment process.

Published: 8th December, 2025

More than >200,000 learners and teachers sign-up for online sessions exploring the science of protecting planet Earth.

Published: 14th November, 2025

Heriot-Watt University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dynamic Earth, building on 25 years of collaboration.

Published: 6th November, 2025

Dynamic Earth is proud to announce the formation of a new Science Advisory Board.

Published: 22nd October, 2025

The campaign 'Science Centres for our Future' is calling for fairer funding for science and discovery centres across the UK.

Published: 10th October, 2025

In September, science centres and Planetaria across the UK got together to discuss successes, challenges and next steps.

Published: 25th September, 2025

In September, primary school learners from across Edinburgh took part in the Outdoor Learning Challenge – the largest outdoor learning event in Scotland!

Published: 20th June, 2025

Dynamic Earth has this week announced that Mark Bishop, has taken the decision to step down from his role as Chief Executive at Edinburgh's world-class science centre and planetarium.

Published: 25th April, 2025

Dynamic Earth was proud to once again play a key role in the 2025 Edinburgh Science Festival, continuing our longstanding partnership as a Festival Venue and Programming Partner.

Published: 31st March, 2025

In March, Dynamic Earth proudly welcomed over 50 deaf learners for our very first Deaf Science Day—a celebration of inclusive science learning created in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and the Scottish Sensory Centre.

Published: 15th March, 2025

As part of National Science Week, Dynamic Earth delivered Scotland’s largest hands-on careers event for young people focussing on planet Earth and sustainability.

Published: 10th March, 2025

Exploring the impact of our Mindsets + Missions Community Programme at our Dynamic Earth's Science Centre and Planetarium.

Published: 6th February, 2025

This February, the planetarium will be showcasing two new shows: the live, presenter led “What’s Up: Chasing the Moon” and the Fulldome film, “Voyager: The Never-Ending Journey.”

Published: 4th February, 2025

Discover how Dynamic Earth is helping to shape the future of Scotland’s Sciences Curriculum as part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle.

Published: 20th December, 2024

We reflect on Planetaria and Science Centre conferences attended as part of a network of science communication experts.

Published: 14th November, 2024

As the UK’s Science Centre dedicated to the story of our home planet, Dynamic Earth was delighted to be host venue for POP for the second year in a row.

Published: 29th September, 2024

150 children and young people from schools across Edinburgh have taken part in the UK’s first science show exploring generative AI at Dynamic Earth.

Published: 30th August, 2024

Dynamic Earth were a development and delivery partner on the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centre’s latest national science engagement programme, the largest to date!

Published: 16th August, 2024

Dynamic Earth is thrilled to be a part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2024!

Published: 30th July, 2024

Dynamic Earth marked it's 25 year anniversary on July 2nd 2024. To celebrate this milestone, we gathered some friends together - from supporters to patrons, to our team and trustees. We asked them to share some of their favourite memories of Dynamic Earth with us.

Published: 12th July, 2024

We’re thrilled to have a Pokémon Gym and multiple PokéStops around Dynamic Earth so you can make it part of your day with us.

Published: 10th July, 2024

Check-out our latest community artwork installation – created by seven talented artists as part of community outreach on the Scottish Isle of Skye.

Published: 9th July, 2024

As the seasons change, so do our inspirations in the Dynamic Earth kitchen and to welcome the Summer, we’ve launched a new seasonal menu that champions dishes that are both tasty and healthy, all made from scratch with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients.

Published: 4th July, 2024

We are here to guide you through some of the best activities to unearth the treasures hidden around Edinburgh.

Published: 28th June, 2024

Dynamic Earth’s Community Team have been working with our community partner The BIG Project on a series of workshops exploring the themes of ‘Future Selves’, ‘Relevance’ and ‘Skills’ within STFC science themes as part of the Association for Science and Discovery Centres ‘Explore Your Universe: Valuing Inclusion’ project.

Published: 31st May, 2024

For over 14 years, Dynamic Earth has had the pleasure of collaborating with two Gaelic Medium Education organisations, Comann nam Parant and Comunn na Gàidhlig, to deliver school workshops as part of Gaelic Week.

Published: 20th May, 2024

Dynamic Earth are delighted to be awarding ‘Discovery Passes’ to 20 community groups from across Edinburgh and the wider area.

Published: 11th May, 2024

Our Planetarium Officer, Toni, writes about her evening chasing the aurora in Edinburgh on 10th May.

Published: 3rd May, 2024

As we head into the summer months, combining a walk in Holyrood Park with a visit to Dynamic Earth is a fantastic way to spend a day and boost your mental health with some time surrounded by nature.

Published: 24th April, 2024

As we mark International Girls in ICT Day, we caught up with Emma Clark, the driving force behind Dynamic Earth’s DigiDays, to talk about how digital skills can transform lives to create a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.

Published: 5th April, 2024

The Dynamic Earth Planetarium team travelled to Shetland to deliver science engagement to families and pupils.

Published: 22nd March, 2024

Multi-Cultural Family Base have recently unveiled a new installation at Dynamic Earth; the centre’s first community co-created exhibition!

Published: 13th March, 2024

Dynamic Earth was delighted to host it's STEM Careers Showcase on National Careers Week 2024!

Published: 23rd February, 2024

Dynamic Earth are really excited to be working on a new programme of work exploring the theme of inclusion across science learning.

Published: 9th February, 2024

It’s International Women and Girls in Science Day! We’re proud to celebrate this annual day championing equality in the STEM community, and raising awareness of the the importance of the participation of women and girls in science.

Published: 9th February, 2024

Dynamic Earth hosts launch of a new collaboration between Scotland’s universities to tackle the climate emergency.

Published: 9th February, 2024

Dynamic Earth’s newest exhibition, All Eyes On Earth, has arrived – showcasing the value and relevance of space science for every day life and the sustainable future of our planet.

Published: 15th December, 2023

Dynamic Earth’s Community Team have been working in partnership with Tinderbox Sparks Youth Orchestra to help change the tune on approaches to climate engagement.

Published: 7th December, 2023

Dynamic Earth, Education Scotland, Scottish Government and a wide range of national partners joined forces with Carrick Knowe Primary School to issue a national Call to Action.

Published: 4th December, 2023

Over 250,000 school learners and adults took part in a live-streamed event connecting them with earth, environmental and Space science for Protecting Our Planet Day.

Published: 9th November, 2023

Dynamic Earth’s community partnership with Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) continued for this year’s World Space Week.

Published: 30th October, 2023

Dynamic Earth were the proud hosts of Scotland’s Youth Climate Summit - A Moment For A Movement.

Published: 13th October, 2023

Diving Deep at Dynamic Earth this October! Free School Meet the Scientist Opportunity.

Published: 4th October, 2023

Dynamic Earth and Science Ceilidh have teamed up to deliver a STEM Summer Club for the young people from Multi Cultural Family Base’s Safe Haven Group.

Published: 1st October, 2023

“By taking part in events like this, we can help make something easier for people in the future."

Published: 1st October, 2023

Dynamic Earth are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant as part of the Mindsets + Missions programme.