Art Collection

PRECISE ORDER | CONTROLLED DISORDER

This exhibition features a selection of works from the permanent collection which bring together the intersection of arts, maths, architecture and patterns found in nature.

Sight and Sound

This interactive exhibition explores the intersections between what we see and what we hear.

Designs for Life

An exhibition of the Designs for Life project explored the process of visualisation of laboratory data relating to aspects of cell and gene research.

The Art of Observation

This exhibition considers still life as a powerful tool for both artists and scientists and includes work by renowned painter Alison Watt, photographer Julie Howden and objects from our scientific collections, held by the University. Part of the Art & Science exhibition series, Pathfoot.

All in a Day: 24 Hours in Contrast

Students from Photojournalism give a peek into their lives, passions and hobbies in this new pop-up exhibition

Considering the Climate Crisis Exhibition

Drop by the Macrobert to see an exhibition, reflecting on our changing climate on campus.

Lines of Connection: Journeys, Landscape and Community

A relaxed, creative workshop with drawing and markmaking, exploring how journeys through landscape connect us to nature and to one another.

Considering the Climate Crisis: exhibition tour

Join the Culture on Campus team for a tour of the exhibition, Considering the Climate Crisis on display in the Macrobert Arts Centre.

Part of the Green Week 2026 series.

Exhibition Tour: Considering the Climate Crisis

Join the University Culture on Campus Team for a special tour of new exhibition in the Macrobert Arthouse, Considering the Climate Crisis, as part of Green Week.

Part of the Green Week series.

Artist Talk with Toby Paterson RSA

Join the Art Collection and the Centre for the Sciences of Memory and Place for an artist talk with renowned artist Toby Paterson RSA.

Seeds of Hope: Drawing Future Possibilities

Every seed holds a promise for the future. In this relaxed, creative workshop, you'll use drawing and inks to create artworks inspired by the intricate forms of seeds, while reflecting on positive visions for future generations. A gentle space for creativity, hope and connection.

Art and Science Family Trail

Pop into Pathfoot for our free family activity trail, exploring our Art and Science exhibitions.

Strange Loop: Art and Science Workshop

Artists Sita Pieraccini and Jamie Wardrop welcome you into a world within a world, an immersive experience co-created with you.