Our event on the dangers of sleep, supported by the Physiological Society, at the Edinburgh International Science Festival attracted over 80 members of the public. Image With the support of an Outreach Grant from the Physiological Society we held an event, ‘The Perils of Sleep’ at the Edinburgh International Science Festival on 25 March 2013. The event was well attended with over 80 members of the public gathering at the University’s Teviot Row Debating Hall to learn about the science behind sleep and what can go wrong when we close our eyes. The evening was a huge success, with 86% of attendees rating the event as good or excellent, and 98% reporting that they had learnt something new. This article was published on 2024-08-22
