Glasgow Science Festival 2025

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences will open its doors to showcase how our cutting-edge research is enabling a deeper understanding of disease to design new medicines and improve patient outcomes. Discover how technology is being used to improve health and wellbeing in Glasgow. Come speak to our scientists and maybe try some experiments!

Venue: University of Strathclyde, Hamnett Wing, 161 Cathedral Street, G4 0RE
Date: Sat 14th June
Time: 11am - 4pm
Booking: No booking required
Cost: Free

What’s On!

- Build a model set of lungs and measure your lung’s health. Hear how scientists are working to prevent chronic lung disease.

- No-hands computer game! Use the power of your brainwaves to compete for the top score!

- Challenge a scientist to a game of Guess Who? with a twist

- Build a model drug, learn about chemical structure and how molecules fit together.

- Come look at tiny creatures under the microscope and learn why you should always clean your contact lenses!

- Uncover how maths can explain the patterns of disease transmission.

- Next generation ‘cellfies’. Look at different cells and tissue under the microscope.

- Hear about creative solutions to help patients access medicines they need.

- See yourself as a scientist? Get your lab coat on and take a selfie in a model lab!

- Meet scientists and listen to flash talks about their research tackling cancer, dementia, antimicrobial resistance and more.

Whether you are a student, scientist, or simply curious about the world of science, there is something for everyone! Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with groundbreaking research and innovation.

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Free parking available at George street G1 1PP

Perhaps you might also be interested in our other Strathclyde Open Day event on the same day.

Strathclyde Open Day: Quantum, Lasers & Space at Strathclyde Physics, University of Strathclyde, Sat 14th June, 11am-4pm, No booking required, Free

First published: 29 April 2025