What’s really in the air you breathe at home? We’re inviting families across Glasgow to take part in an exciting citizen science project to find out!

By getting involved, you’ll help researchers at University of Strathclyde understand how the air inside our homes affects our health – especially for children, who can be more vulnerable to poor indoor air quality. As a participant, your family will receive a free indoor air quality assessment or home air quality monitor, along with easy-to-follow advice on how to make your home’s air cleaner and healthier.

You don’t need any science experience – just a bit of curiosity and a desire to make your home a better place to live. Taking part is simple, and your family’s contribution could help shape healthier homes across Glasgow.

Sign up today and be part of something that’s good for your family – and your community!

Interested?
Sign up to register your interest and learn more.

Want to start making your air cleaner right now?
Check out our Indoor Air Quality Home User Guide, including top tips for improving indoor air quality at home, plus fun and educational resources for school-aged children.

Join the team and get hands-on with real scientific air monitoring equipment at GSF at the Riverside Museum on Monday 9th June.

If you are already taking steps to improve your home air quality, share your photos with us @GlasgowSciFest and @mcgill_grainne using #ScienceOnTheSofa

First published: 31 May 2025

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