Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Glasgow Science Festival at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Monday 8 June
Join us at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens from 11am to 3pm to explore cutting edge research, play fun games and more! See below for more details.

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Viruses and microbes in a petri dish and a female scientist.
Viruses and microbes in a petri dish and a female scientist.

Vector Ludo

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Play a game of Ludo against University of Glasgow School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine students and staff

A cartoon man looking at grass through a magnifying glass.
A cartoon man looking at grass through a magnifying glass.

Ticks are on the March

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

Be tick aware with Glasgow Caledonian University

Cartoon image of an eye, with an eye test sheet and a model atom.
Cartoon image of an eye, with an eye test sheet and a model atom.

Vision Matters

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:05:00 BST

Explore the different ways our eyes see with researchers from Glasgow Caledonian University

Cartoon X-ray of a person's head.
Cartoon X-ray of a person's head.

The Science of Child Dental Health

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:05:00 BST

Join researchers from the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing at the University of Glasgow to test your dental skills

Cartoon image of a woman looking down a microscope surrounded by petri dishes with viruses and bacteria in them.
Cartoon image of a woman looking down a microscope surrounded by petri dishes with viruses and bacteria in them.

Ink and Think!

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Learn how to take care of cells in the lab with scientists from the University of Edinburgh

Cartoon image of a head with the brain and connecting nerves visible.
Cartoon image of a head with the brain and connecting nerves visible.

The Brain Maps

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Solve a brain puzzle with scientists from the University of Glasgow’s School of Psychology & Neuroscience

Cartoon image of a microscope in front of a petri dish with plant cells in.
Cartoon image of a microscope in front of a petri dish with plant cells in.

Art and Science of Algae

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Learn about algae with researchers from the University of Glasgow’s School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine

Cartoon image of a group of engineers with blueprints and the recycling symbol
Cartoon image of a group of engineers with blueprints and the recycling symbol

Engineering a Sustainable Future

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Try the recycling challenge with ReallySmallScience – the outreach team from Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde