Discover how biomaterials and human-centred design could revolutionise surgical environments
‘Operation Biodegradable: Rethinking Surgical Environments’ is an interactive textile-based exhibition produced through a collaboration between the University of Edinburgh’s School of Design and Department of Clinical Neurosciences exploring the use of regenerative biomaterials within the surgical operating theatre.
Brought to you by staff, students and graduates at the University of Edinburgh, showcasing a range of artwork, artefacts and prototypes, it offers a hands-on opportunity to engage with and understand the challenges and potential solutions in designing an operating theatre that better supports surgeons and the environment. This exhibition will feature an event including performances exploring embodiment, materialism, artist talks and a panel discussion.
Exhibition Details
Dates: Sat-Sun, 19 – 27 Apr, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 17:00 | Free/Drop-In
Location: Inspace, 1 Crichton St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9AB
Event Programme
Material Shadows: Performance and Panel Discussion
Performance followed by a panel discussion with researchers at the University of Edinburgh, joined by researchers at Lancaster University exploring embodiment, materialism and technology.
Date: Tues, 22 Apr, 2025
Time: 18:00-20:00 | Free/Ticketed
Location: Inspace, 1 Crichton St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9AB
Operation Biodegradable Late Event
Join Inspace and the Institute for Design Informatics, for Operation Biodegradable an evening reception to celebrate the exhibition and to meet the researchers, designers, artists, students and graduates behind the work on display.
Date: Fri 25 Apr, 2025
Time: 17:00-20:00 | Free/Ticketed
About Inspace
Inspace is part of the Institute for Design Informatics and is a collaborative hub, commissioning and producing creative activity. Our public programme connects data, research and creative talent. We host events and exhibitions where people can explore, learn, debate and create. Our programme unlocks digital technologies, tools and data and explores their role in society through a creative lens. We are home to Inspace City Screens, a unique seven screen street front projection space visible from Potterrow in Edinburgh.