Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Glasgow Science Festival at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Tuesday 9 June
Join us at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens from 11am to 3pm for an afternoon of crafts, fun games and challenges and more! Full details below.

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Person holding an xray in front of their body.

Glasgow Science Festival Activities

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:04:00 BST

Science crafts with Glasgow Science Festival

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Cartoon image of two people buidling a piece of machinery

Creating Engineers Challenge

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:50:00 BST

Fri 4 to Sun 14 June, Glasgow Science Festival

Cartoon image of various science items including a bunsen burner, plant, insects and DNA.
Cartoon image of various science items including a bunsen burner, plant, insects and DNA.

Glasgow Science Festival Toddler Area

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:25:00 BST

Toddler play zone, Glasgow Science Festival

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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

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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 wind turbines in the sea
Cartoon image of wind turbines in the sea

20 Years of Oceans

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Build a wind turbine with Sustainable Labs Promoters from GUEST at the University of Glasgow

Cartoon image of 3 petri dishes containing various cells and viruses.
Cartoon image of 3 petri dishes containing various cells and viruses.

#GermsGalore

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:05:00 BST

Parasites, super specs and crafty critters with the University of Glasgow

Person holding magnifying glass looking at bugs in grass.
Person holding magnifying glass looking at bugs in grass.

Ecosystem Relationships with the Funguys

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:28:00 BST

Find out how fungi and trees communicate with researchers from the University of Glasgow

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An assortment of cartoon animals including a lion, elephant, giraffe and gorilla.

Seasonal Blossoms

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:28:00 BST

Uncover the science behind flowers' vibrant hues with researchers from the University of Glasgow

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 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