Explore the submissions from Dundee Schools for the Lord Provost Stem Inspiration Award Showcase, in which primary students were asked the following task: Design an exhibit for display at the Dundee Science Centre The…
Have a go at building your own small model electric car! Using engineering and problem solving skills. participants will fit the wheels, axels, charge it up and set it off on the racetrack – how far will your car go? This hands-on activity is suitable for children ages 8+…
Join Eden Project Dundee and RSPB Scotland for a day of discovery, play, and connection with Dundee’s wild side. Dates: Saturday 17th 10:00 – 11:30am & 1:30 – 3:00pm Location:Botanic Gardens, Dundee To book your tickets go to https://forms.office.com/e/fh3XPqKsjz…
Join the team from the Wellcome Centre as you solve a game set in the TB exhibition at Verdant Works. You’ll need to solve scientific puzzles to set our kidnapped scientists free! Date: Sunday 19th February Location: Verdant Works, Dundee, DD1 5BT To book your ticket please…
**Please note this event is for schools only** Join the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for a fun, interactive session exploring the tropical rainforest. You’ll discover some of our favourite rainforest plants – and their adaptations to their environments – and explore why these plants and ecosystems are so important to…
**Please note this event is for schools only** Become a member of the science team at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and head out on an expedition. Discover what it would be like to visit a tropical rainforest through interacting with real rainforest plants and exploring rainforests through our virtual…
Games Design: Discover what it takes to be a game designer and progress through the Game Design series. Date: 13th and 20th 11am-12pm Links: (13th) bit.ly/3vWJo4R (20th) bit.ly/47Treyp Cracking Cryptography: Explore careers in cyber security and…
Investigate the human body through interactive hands-on activities – learn about cell structures and make your own out of play-dough, have a go at making origami models of the human body, and discover more with virtual reality technology. School Dates: Monday 3rd – Friday 7th February Week One Dates:…
Learn about our Sun, Moon and Solar System with the Dundee Astronomical Society. Alongside a selection of meteorites that can be handled, discover Scottish launch Sites, recent space flights and total solar eclipses. Week One Dates: Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th February Week Two Dates:…
Take a trip back in time with Dynamic Earth, where we’ll step onto our prehistoric planet! Become a palaeontologist and investigate the fascinating creatures that roamed our planet over 65 million years ago. Uncover fossils casts, explore different dinosaurs and dig for dinosaur bones at our Dundee Sci-fest drop-in.
Join the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science from the University of Dundee for a day of investigation. On the day you will find a range of special, one-off activities relating to the world of forensic science. The activities will include some of our state of…
Eden Project, The Art and Nature Collective and RSPB are collaborating to deliver a storytelling-based workshop based on the journey of a seed floating down the Tay, imagining it’s adventures, growth and future. Participants will be invited to write a short story about the seed’s journey, imagining where it might…
Fundraising stand for RSPB with engagement activities about their work protecting, restoring and creating wild spaces for nature. Week One Dates: Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February Week Two Dates: Monday 17th Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February…
Dundee Science Centre will be showcasing entries from the Scottish Nature Photography and Video Awards 2023 – see the winning photos/videos and learn more about the awards themselves. Week One Dates: Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th, Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th February Week…
Explore a range of scientific models and puzzles with SHARE – a register of people, aged 11 and over, who are interested in taking part in health research projects. Be part of Medical Research and join 300,000 Scots who are helping health research in Scotland. Dates: Wednesday 12th and…
Visit Mills Observatory throughout Dundee Science Festival to learn about the wonders of the night sky! Get up close with telescopes and ask your burning astronomy questions. Observing with Small Telescopes – Wed 14th 7pm – booking…
Discover a range of interactive artefacts and games at this pop-up stall supporting the work of The Scottish Deer Centre & Wildlife Park. School Dates: Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th February Dates: Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th February Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB…
Explore many ways in which the brain can be tricked with a range of optical illusions from the work of Professor Sugihara (Meiji University in Tokyo) being displayed by the Mathematics department at the University of Dundee. Join the team of staff and researchers to learn the science and maths behind…
Learn about emissive materials and the work of the Zysman-Colman Group from the University of St. Andrews – with the use of a 3D printed spectrophotometer, discover what emissive materials are as well as the science behind them, and have a go at making your own art using…
Learn more about the fight to protect woods and trees by the Woodland Trust to build a healthier future for everyone, in both the UK and around Dundee. Find out more about the charity and how you can get involved. Week One Dates: Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th…
Join the team from the psychology department at Abertay University to find out if you have an ear for Scottish accents. Listen to the various voices and group them by similarity – how well can you differentiate Scottish accents? Participate in this activity and be a part of active research!…
Join the Scottish Seabird Centre team at Dundee Science Centre on the 22nd and 23rd of February and discover the wonders of Scotland’s seas! Learn more about the amazing marine wildlife and habitats f0und around our shores, from seabirds and rockpool creatures, to seagrass and coral. Hear about the threats…
Discover STFC’s Boulby Underground Laboratory, the UK’s deep underground science facility, 1.1km beneath North Yorkshire. Over the course of a 1-hour live link, we will be broadcasting a live,…
Join the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh as we take a journey into a world of plants, myths and legends. Listen to stories to learn about some of our amazing and unique Scottish plants, their traditional uses and the different names they have around our country. Get hands on with activities…
Dundee Science Centre will be in a variety of community settings across the city engaging with families and groups including young carers and Dundee Bairns Tea Clubs. The sessions are…
Join the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on a journey which merges storytelling, folklore, scientific investigation and traditional plant uses to learn about some of the most interesting Scottish plants. Use scientific skills to solves problems, discover some of the stories hidden in plant names and connect with Scottish plant heritage.
Eden Project, The Art and Nature Collective, and RSPB are collaborating to deliver a storytelling-based workshop based on the journey of a seed floating down the Tay, imagining its adventures, growth and future.
Dundee Science Centre will be showcasing the Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 winners. Dates: Monday 12th – Sunday 25th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Free entry – No booking required…
Learn more about the fight to protect woods and trees by the Woodland Trust to build a healthier future for everyone. Dates: Friday 16th – Monday 19th Location:Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Free entry –…
Explore the potential of solar energy and gain a deeper appreciation of the significance of sustainable energy solution with hands-on challenges Date: Friday 16th February Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Free entry – No booking required…
Fundraising stand for RSPB with engagement activities about their work protecting, restoring and creating wild spaces for nature. Dates: Sat 17th, Sun 18th, Sat 24th and Sun 25th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Free entry – No booking required …
With the support of our funders, Dundee Science Centre will be carrying out a number of community outreach workshops. Below is a list of locations where we will be delivering workshops throughout the festival… Ardler Complex Arthurstone Library Coldside Community Library…