Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Blast off into the world of hands-on labs and demonstrations with the Physics Department at the University of Strathclyde. Build your own bottle rocket, pop balloons with lasers, and check if you’ve got better rhythm than an atomic clock. Be part of live demonstrations about our work on lasers, plasmas, nanotechnology, space research, and quantum computing. Don't miss the chance to explore the cutting-edge laboratories, get ready for an action packed day! Suitable for all ages.

Venue: University of Strathclyde, Department of Physics, 107 Rottenrow East, G4 0NG
Date: Sat 13 June
Time: 11am to 4pm
Booking: No booking required
Cost: Free


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

Strathclyde Open Day: Molecules to Medicine at Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Sat 13 June, 11am to 4pm, No booking required, Free

First published: 27 April 2026