Kelvin 200 Celebrations Gather Pace

24 Feb 2025

This year is the 200th centenary of the birth of one of the foremost scientists and engineers of the 19th Century, Lord Kelvin.

There are a number of events being organised to mark his centenary. The University of Glasgow events can be found detailed at University of Glasgow - Explore - Lord Kelvin 200 .

In September at the Orkney International Science Festival HOME - Orkney International Science Festival (oisf.org) [programme for 2024 to be released shortly] there is a talk on the “Life and Legacy of Lord Kelvin” by NPL’s Prof Graham Machin FREng and another on the “Laying of the Atlantic Cable”, of which Lord Kelvin played a pivotal role in its success.

Then, finally, there is a Royal Society discussion meeting in Glasgow on 24-25 February 2025 with the title “The redefined kelvin: Progress and Prospects” – programme to be released in the Autumn. If you are interested in attending the Royal Society event please contact Graham Machin [email protected].

Glasgow

This year is the 200th centenary of the birth of one of the foremost scientists and engineers of the 19th Century, Lord Kelvin.

There are a number of events being organised to mark his centenary. The University of Glasgow events can be found detailed at University of Glasgow - Explore - Lord Kelvin 200.

There are a number of events being organised to mark his centenary. The University of Glasgow events can be found detailed at University of Glasgow - Explore - Lord Kelvin 200 .