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Higgs Halloween - ‘A Bloody Good Crime’

Please come along to our blood splattering Higgs Halloween on Thursday the 31st of October at the Medical School, University of Edinburgh!

Higgs Halloween - ‘A Bloody Good Crime’

About Higgs Halloween - ‘A Bloody Good Crime’

Organized by School of Physics and Astronomy

Join guest speaker Dave Fairhurst, to help him solve the mysteries surrounding a murder. We will use physics to identify the murder weapon, narrow down the list of who handled it, and trace where they went afterwards.

This event is perfect for the family, we recommend 10+ but everyone is welcome. We encourage you to dress up. There will be a prize for best costume and best joke!

Location: Medical School (Old Medical School), The University of Edinburgh, Teviot Place Edinburgh EH8 9AG

The entrance to the Medical School is accessible through Teviot Place, it is Doorway 3. The entrance into the building is directly is across from the restaurant El Cartel.

The lecture will be help in the Anatomy Lecture Theatre (room 425)

Once you are in the building there will be direction signs point you up to the room.

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