Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Glasgow Science Festival: Celebrating the Commonwealth Games

Scotland is having an incredible sporting year with the return of the Commonwealth Games and qualifying for the World Cup. Join Glasgow Science Festival to test your sporting ability and uncover your hidden talents, discover technological advances in the sporting industry and ask sporting experts what the future holds.

There is one overarching ticket for the evening. Attendees can then drop into any of the events or activities described below, over the two hour period. 

Venue: University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, G11 6EW
Date: Wed 10 June
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Booking: Booking required through this GSF eventbrite link
Cost: Free
Age: Recommended for 16+

This event is geared towards an adult audience. 

 

Cartoon image of the ARC building with mushrooms, a book and a painter.

Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow

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Events- see event info below for timings

Cartoon image of a lady in a handstand yoga pose.
Cartoon image of a lady in a handstand yoga pose.

Advancements in Women's Sports

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

Panel discussion about the latest advancements in women's sport, 6pm to 7pm.

Cartoon image of two people wearing virtual reality headsets
Cartoon image of two people wearing virtual reality headsets

VR Tour of the Cardiovascular System

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

Virtual reality tour the heart, 6pm to 8pm

Cartoon image of the ARC building with images of muscles, internal organs and skeletons.
Cartoon image of the ARC building with images of muscles, internal organs and skeletons.

Ask Me Anything: Prof Jason Gill

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:03:00 BST

About physical activity, fitness and health, 6.30pm to 6.50pm.

Cartoon image of the ARC building with images of muscles, internal organs and skeletons.
Cartoon image of the ARC building with images of muscles, internal organs and skeletons.

Ask Me Anything: Dr Stephen Leckey

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:03:00 BST

About sport science, sport coaching and sport psychology, 7pm to 7.20pm

Activities- all activities will run from 6pm to 8pm

A cartoon red robot.
A cartoon red robot.

Trust Me, I'm an AI

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Experience cutting-edge XR tech with the University of Strathclyde

Cartoon man, lady and child behind a globe and tree.
Cartoon man, lady and child behind a globe and tree.

What's in a Name?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Help make Wikipedia more inclusive with scientists from the University of St Andrews

A cartoon blue rainbow and a cartoon red rainbow.
A cartoon blue rainbow and a cartoon red rainbow.

Physics in Play

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:56:00 BST

Discover light-based technology with Fraunhofer UK

Cartoon image of various musical instruments such as a guitar, keyboard, drums and a saxophone
Cartoon image of various musical instruments such as a guitar, keyboard, drums and a saxophone

The Tenementals Listening Post

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Listen to music from the award-winning Tenementals

Cartoon person running and kicking a football with a heart rate monitor in front.
Cartoon person running and kicking a football with a heart rate monitor in front.

Dynamic Balance for Sport

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:25:00 BST

Test your balance with Podiatrists and Physiotherapists from Glasgow Caledonian University

Cartoon image of three people on a podium winning medals. The podium is made up of chemical element symbols
Cartoon image of three people on a podium winning medals. The podium is made up of chemical element symbols

Medal Makers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:04:00 BST

Celebrate the Commonwealth Games with the Glasgow Science Festival team