Tuesday 11th June

Events are listed in chronological order.  Please click on the event for full details.

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Adult

2019 Factory door on green tile
2019 Factory door on green tile

9 - Get Your Scots Wirds Oot and Caa Awa!

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:41:00 GMT

Bring your favourite Scots word to this interactive workshop on multilingual strands in Scots and learn how to uncover their histories with Dr Joanna Kopaczyk and Prof Carole Hough.

Robot dog and man
Robot dog and man

10 - Homo Sapiens: Screening & Discussion

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:48:00 GMT

A screening and discussion around hypnotic, science fiction documentary 'Homo Sapiens' (2016).

flying air machines
flying air machines

11 - Modern Medicine and Death: An Unhealthy Relationship?

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:13:00 GMT

How have societal attitudes to dying shaped modern medicine? Join expert speakers for this interactive event.

12 - Outbreak: The Pub Quiz

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:44:00 GMT

Join scientists from the Centre for Virus Research for some infectious fun at this pub quiz! Scientists will share their expertise and challenge your knowledge about the viruses hitting the headlines.

All ages

Glasgow Science Centre and researcher
Glasgow Science Centre and researcher

20 - Explore Glasgow Science Centre

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:07:00 GMT

Discover three floors of interactive exhibits, games, illusions and shows at Glasgow Science Centre.

Exhibitions

James Watt engine idea on grey
James Watt engine idea on grey

1 - The James Watt Print Show

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:25:00 GMT

Roger Farnham and Jacki Parry describe how they made ink using James Watt's 1780 patent recipe and paper using the ingredients available in the late 18th century at this exhibition and demonstration.

2019 James Watt engine idea on green
2019 James Watt engine idea on green

19 - James Watt and his Legacy: Exhibition

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 11:11:00 GMT

This exhibition celebrates the works and legacy of scientist, inventor and engineer, James Watt.

Schools

CPD

47 - Teaching Nuclear Physics

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:19:00 GMT

Join us for a day dedicated to teaching nuclear physics in high schools. Partake in hands-on activities, interact with nuclear physics researchers from the Universities of Glasgow and York, and sign up to borrow the resources for your classroom.

Primary

48 - Renewable Energy Physics

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 13:48:00 GMT

For the fourth year running, join us for an interactive workshop where students can learn about renewable energy and how to measure energy generation using scientific equipment.

2019 Factory door on green tile
2019 Factory door on green tile

49 - Glasgow Science Festival Schools Pack

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:19:00 GMT

Glasgow Science Festival and STEM Glasgow are working in partnership to encourage schools to be part of the Festival. Register for our free schools pack and help your pupils get hands on in the classroom!

51 - The Human Body in Action

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:01:00 GMT

Pull a body apart and assemble it again; compare a human skeleton with the skeletons of animals; and investigate how your own lungs, heart and muscles work.

Secondary

48 - Renewable Energy Physics

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 13:48:00 GMT

For the fourth year running, join us for an interactive workshop where students can learn about renewable energy and how to measure energy generation using scientific equipment.

55 - Quick Off the Mark

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:10:00 GMT

Join us to create a quick reaction game! Using basic electronic components connected to a Raspberry Pi, Scratch will be used to detect button presses, developing it into a simple reaction game. Led by Bobby Law from Glasgow Caledonian University.

flying air machines
flying air machines

56 - Virtual Reality Driving Simulator

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:08:00 GMT

Drive a real car in a Virtual Scottish motorway and other tracks! Avoid collisions and understand the impact of traffic and speed in adverse weather conditions.

2019 James Watt engine idea on green
2019 James Watt engine idea on green

57 - Engineering Taster: What Difference a Condenser Makes

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:21:00 BST

Participants will be given a mini lecture about James Watt's contribution to Engineering during his time here at the University of Glasgow. Participants will then be presented with challenges to see if they can improve an everyday item.

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