British Science Week
Celebrate British Science Week with us from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 March
We'll be joined by loads of amazing scientists, engineers and mathematicians bringing pop-up demonstrations and interactive experiments suitable for all ages!
Explore and discover the exciting mix of experts and their activities on each date below!
Jump to see what's on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 March | Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March
Our Autism Sunday hours are still running from 10am - 1pm. Due to our programme of activities, our visitor numbers are expected to be higher than usual. Staff are on hand to support you during your visit and if you would find it helpful, we also have ear defenders available and the quiet room is available throughout the day.
Thursday 14 and Friday 15 March, 10am - 2pm*
Merck
Learn about techniques used in Merck labs to analyse and understand viruses.
Drax
Discover how the UK's largest source of renewable electricity keeps the lights on with their hands-on exhibits.
Scottish Power
Try your hand at generating energy using windmill models and hand generators.
University of Strathclyde
Physicists from the University will be demonstrating time with 'The atomic tech of tick and tock'.
Institution of Civil Engineers
Put your engineering skills to the test in their challenge of building a bridge that perfectly balances.
The Prosthetics and Orthotics team at University of Strathclyde
Explore the engineering behind prosthetic devices and try out a prosthetic arm in 'Arms in Action'.
University of St Andrews Chemistry Team
Discover which everyday household objects glow, meet the scientists working on making the colourful building blocks of the future and write a secret message.
Water Witness
Water footprints measure the amount of water used to produce each of the goods and services we use - find out what your water footprint is!
*programme of experts will vary each day
Saturday 16 (11am - 3pm) and Sunday 17 March (10am - 3pm)*
University of Strathclyde
Physicists from the University will be demonstrating time with 'The atomic tech of tick and tock'.
MathWorks
Explore the world of Wireless Communications and the role of Time, and Frequency, in Wifi and Mobile Phone systems. Meet our experts for engaging insights and an interactive experience with our live demos and activities.
The National Physical Laboratory
Experts will be talking about measurement, its role in healthcare, cybersecurity and engineering.
University of the West of Scotland
How well can you remember a face? Test your eyewitness skills in our interactive experiment to see if you can catch the criminal!
Institution of Civil Engineers
Put your engineering skills to the test in their challenge of building a bridge that perfectly balances.
Epilepsy Connections
Do you know just how amazing your brain is, and how it communicates with your body using its 85 billion neurons? Join the team on an exploration of the human brain.
ReallySmallScience from University of Strathclyde
Find out more about sustainable plastics and polymers with some fantastic hands-on activities.
University of Edinburgh
Remotely access the labs at the University and see experiments in action with pendulums and printed circuit boards.
Herriot Watt University
The university invites you to try out a theremin (an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the performer) as you 'Play with Waves'
*programme of experts will vary each day
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