Events
For Dundee Science Festival 2020 we had an exciting range of 71 online and in-person events please see this programme for full details.
Learn more about some of the exciting events and participate in the online activities which remain online after the Dundee Science Festival 2020.
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A Changing Ocean in a Changing Climate
Did you know, the ocean absorbs about 30% of the carbon dioxide that is released in the atmosphere? Find out how climate change is impacting the marine environment.
Sponsor: The Scottish Seabird Centre.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
A Game of Stones
Talks about space and geology delivered remotely via Zoom.
Sponsor: Birkbeck College.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
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Amazing Anatomy, Fascinating Facts and Mind-Boggling Bodies
Study human anatomy and forensic science with active practitioners working and researching at the very top of their field.
Sponsor: Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
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Animation for Science Communication
Discover how animation can be used as a form of science communication!
Sponsor: Dundee and Angus College.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
Ask Me Anything: Climate and Space
Staff and students at the University of St Andrews answers your questions about climate and space.
Sponsor: University of St Andrews.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
Ask Me Anything: Engineering and Technology
Staff and students at the University of St Andrews answers your questions about engineering and technology.
Sponsor: University of St Andrews.
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
Ask Me Anything: Life Sciences and Human Biology
Staff and students at the University of St Andrews answers your questions about life sciences and human biology.
Sponsor: University of St Andrews.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
Being Human Festival: Destination Moon!
Join us online at the Dundee Science Centre for some exclusive space-themed recordings, such as how to make your own astro-crafts, pop-up performances and stories, and more.
Sponsor: Being Human Festival.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
Climate Change
The science is simple, the impacts are serious, the problem is solvable. Find out more with Dr James Rae.
Sponsor: GeoBus, University of St Andrews.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
Competition: Build Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine
Build Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine, enter our competition and you could win free tickets to visit the Dundee Science Centre.
Sponsor: Dundee Science Centre.
competitions
Competitions
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Cool Chemistry
Try your hand at some cool chemistry experiments you can do at home!
Sponsor: University of St Andrews.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
Corals and Ocean Acidification
This is a video demonstration of how corals build the skeletons that make up reefs and how this process is affected by climate change.
Sponsor: GeoBus, University of St Andrews.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
Creating Captivating Cornflour
Simply mixing water with cornflour will mesmerise you and your family!
Sponsor: Royal Academy of Engineering.
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
Cryptography - Learn How To Write and Solve Secret Messages
Pig Pens, mysterious meetings and Caesar's Secrets - in this activity pack you will learn how to use cyphers to uncover and send secret messages.
Sponsor: Technocamps.
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Anytime
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Download
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
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Destination Space
Find out about the UK's very own space industry, upcoming missions and the useful information we get from robots in space.
Sponsor: Dundee Science Centre.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
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Diagnosis: Kidnapped!
Can you solve the puzzles and save our scientists? Our researchers have been kidnapped by diabolical forces who want to steal their work.
Sponsor: Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infectives Research, University of Dundee.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
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Dr Data - Have You Got What It Takes To Run a Big Data Project?
You are the researcher in charge of a Big Data project. You need to keep knowledge, ethics, money, and people in balance.
Sponsor: CoMorMent.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
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Drake Equation - Life on Other Planets in the Milky Way
Find out about the Drake Equation with Dundee & Angus College.
Sponsor: Dundee and Angus College.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
Dundee Discoveries - Past and Present
Go on this self-guided walking tour through pioneering scientific research in medicine, biology, forensics, nursing and dentistry from the past to the present.
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Anytime
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
Early Explorers: Coding Game
Have a go at making your own coding game without a screen!
Sponsor: Dundee Science Centre.
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
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Early Explorers: Sally the Sloth
Early Explorers is a programme for 3-5 year olds, encouraging social skills, self-awareness and critical thinking in nursery aged children.
Sponsor: Dundee Science Centre.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
Online
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Early Explorers: Stuffee
Early Explorers is a programme for 3-5 year olds, encouraging social skills, self-awareness and critical thinking in nursery aged children.
Sponsor: Dundee Science Centre.
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Engineering in the Movies: Magic Drum
Create your own moving animation using recycled materials, pen and paper.
Sponsor: Royal Academy of Engineering.
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
Escape from the International Space Station
This is a satellite-themed STEM activity aimed at upper primary children (7 to 11).
Sponsor: SENSE Earth Observation CDT.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
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Grow Your Own Microbial Community
Build a Winogradski column and grow your own micro-ecosystem!
Sponsor: GeoBus, University of St Andrews.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
Looking into DNA and RNA
DNA and RNA are two very important molecules, find out what they are and why they are important!
Sponsor: University of Dundee.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
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Make a Catapult
Create your own catapult using things you can find around your house!
Sponsor: Dundee Science Centre.
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
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Medical Myths and Mysteries
Discover medical myths and mysteries with Dundee Science Centre.
Sponsor: Dundee Science Centre.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
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Micro-Organism of the Day
Take a look at a different microorganism every day and learn why research into these tiny critters is important.
Sponsor: University of St Andrews.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
Milking it
Many of the products we buy today are made from or contain plastic. Explore how to make plastic using just milk and vinegar with different ideas for applications.
Sponsor: Royal Academy of Engineering.
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
MVV Environment Baldovie - Energy from Waste
Discover how MVV generates energy from waste, meet some of the team and find out about their careers.
Sponsor: MVV Environment.
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
My World of Work Live!
My World of Work Live is a set of fun, interactive activities that help young people understand future careers.
Sponsor: Skills Development Scotland - My World of Work Live!.
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Anytime
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
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Organ of the Day
Join us and find out about an organ a day this week!
Sponsor: University of St Andrews.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
Peat, People and the Planet
An interactive online exhibit on how peatlands form, how people use them, and why they are important in the context of global climate change.
Sponsor: University of St Andrews.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
Physics Online Lab Tour
Ever wondered what a physics lab looks like? Take a look inside the Centre for Designer Quantum Materials lab at the University of St Andrews.
Sponsor: University of St Andrews.
Power Up!
Take a look at different types of energy, the importance of electricity and how it is generated.
Sponsor: Royal Academy of Engineering.
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
Python Maths
From printing 'Hello World' to producing polygons, this introduction to programming in Python will give you all the skills you need to really get to grip with the basics.
Sponsor: Technocamps.
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Anytime
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Download
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
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Reforestation and Sustainability
Find out about reforestation and sustainability in this video with Andreas.
Sponsor: Atkins.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
Rockin' Rock Pools
Join James and look at some rock pools and learn about this important environment.
Sponsor: University of St Andrews.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
RSPB: Wild Challenges
Get closer to nature, have fun – and earn awards for doing it! Are you ready to take on a Wild Challenge?
Sponsor: The RSPB Wildlife Charity.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
SCI-FUN-Do-It-Yourself
Recreate the University of Edinburgh's SCI-FUN Roadshow activities at home!
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh.
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
Science and Sea Monsters
The hunt for Nessie may be more scientific than you think. Join Explorathon and find out more!
Sponsor: University of St Andrews.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
Scottish Water
Discover challenges, hands-on activities and resource sheets from Scottish Water!
Sponsor: Scottish Water.
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
Scratch Games and Programming
If you've ever fancied yourself as a game designer or programmer, it's time to Scratch that itch!
Sponsor: Technocamps.
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Anytime
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
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Solar System Trail
Embark on our Solar System Trail through the city of Dundee and follow the planets on this 4.5km walk.
Sponsors: Dundee Science Centre and Greenhealth Partnership.
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Anytime
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
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Outdoors
St Andrews Botanic Garden: Online Tour
See the Botanic Garden in St Andrews in this virtual tour with Explorathon20.
Sponsor: University of St Andrews.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
Star Feature (Six Episodes)
These short videos will provide a quick guide and some interesting and inspiring information.
Sponsor: Royal Observatory Edinburgh (UKRI/STFC).
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
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Stratified Medicine - Which Medicine is Right for You?
In the future, doctors may use DNA tests to help them decide which medicine to prescribe.
Sponsor: CoMorMent.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
TechFest
Our friends at TechFest will be running their festival from 5-25 November 2020.
Sponsor: TechFest.
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Anytime
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Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
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The Martian - Science Fact or Science Fiction
Many space movies have hit our screens relaying drama, adventure, and scientific discovery... But how much is scientific fact and how much is Hollywood fiction?
Sponsor: GeoBus, University of St Andrews.
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Climate and Space (Week 1)
The WeeCAIR Medicinal Garden
Unearth the science and history of the medicinal plants which influence modern medicine. You’ll meet the team who are building the garden and find out how to choose your own healing herbs.
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Life Sciences and Human Biology (Week 2)
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Virtually Explore: Science and Engineering
Go behind-the-scenes ar The King's Buildings campus at the University of Edinburgh.
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh.
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Anytime
week3
Engineering and Technology (Week 3)
Online
Visit Dundee Science Centre
Visit the Dundee Science Centre and learn more about our exciting new exhibits.
Sponsor: Dundee Science Centre.
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