Inspiring women in science 2018 looks to be an inspiring year for women and this Sunday, 11th February is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The number of women working in science and tech is… Read More
Unravel the science behind M.E at ‘Unrest’ screening and talk at the UPP Our sci-screen partnership with the Ultimate Picture Palace (UPP) Oxford is all about exploring the science behind some of cinema’s most popular science-fiction movies. We watched Close Encounters of the Third… Read More
The Name Game: Kids competition to win a year’s free Saturday Club Membership We’re looking for a new name for our Saturday club for 9-13 year olds. And who better to ask than young people themselves? Our interactive and creative Saturday club is… Read More
It’s Treats all the way with our half-term Halloween programme We’re here, there and everywhere this Halloween as we thrill and wow children across the county with some spooky science. Our popular Halloween Show, which sells out every year, is… Read More
Astronaut and space travel record breaker coming to Oxford Coming to Oxford this November, Science Oxford will be beaming in Scott Kelly, retired astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station (ISS), who is the US record holder… Read More
Space To Dance – wannabe astronaut Merritt Moore talks TV, ballet and physics Merritt Moore, quantum physicist and professional ballerina, talks to Science Oxford’s Autumn Neagle ahead of appearing in ‘Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?’ a new TV series launched on… Read More
High flyers bring fantastical new science show to Oxfordshire Lauren Hussein, Dawns Powys Dance project manager for spectacular science show Flying Atoms, talks to Science Oxford about engaging young people through dance and science, the inspiration behind the new show coming… Read More
Young Poets emerge from Oxfordshire Science competition In March 2017 we asked young people from schools in Oxfordshire to write a short poem inspired by science, in any style, as part of the Oxfordshire Science Festival (OSF), a… Read More
Vote NextGen Earth, the Great Debate It was very enthusiastic audience that met with our three panellists at Masters of Disaster: NextGen Earth, an interactive, proleptic, and kind of apocalyptic sustainability discussion that formed part of the… Read More
Carnival Time! We’re going to be busy this weekend as both Cowley and Eynsham go fiesta crazy! On Saturday 1st July we’ll be at Eynsham Carnival where entertainment includes a shirt race,… Read More
Dance the Universe at the Oxfordshire Science Festival The Oxfordshire Science Festival, supported by Science Oxford, has launched its fantastic programme of events and activities for 2017. The festival takes place from 16-21 June this year and promises… Read More
Art & Science project Full STEAM ahead! Science Oxford are excited to team up with the OYAP Trust to deliver a creative project designed to excite young people in Bicester and Banbury about STEAM – Science, Technology,… Read More
Getting tech savvy at family Science Clubs is not just for the kids! Blog by Jude Eades I don’t want this blog to read like an advertorial for Science Oxford but just so you know, the following paragraphs are basically me eulogising about our family programme. I’m… Read More
Makers and shakers – New creative science clubs for young people We’re excited to be launching a new range of weekend science workshops for older children in 2017 that aims to tap into their creativity and provide an opportunity for those… Read More
Newton’s Apple Seeds: Celebrating International Science Centre Day On the 10th November 2016 we’re celebrating the world’s first UNESCO-backed International Science Day and Science Oxford is the very proud recipient of an extra special celebratory gift. Sir Isaac Newton… Read More
Meet our new Technology Projects Officer We are delighted to welcome Sarah Townson to the Science Oxford team as our new Technology Projects Officer. She will be developing exciting computing and engineering activities and workshops for… Read More
Live streaming of Richard Dawkins in Conversation with Lord John Krebs Watch a film of Richard Dawkins in conversation with Lord John Krebs on the OUP Academic Facebook . Science Oxford presented an evening with Richard Dawkins in conversation at Oxford’s beautiful Sheldonian Theatre, in association… Read More