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Young stargazers discover the wonders of space at the Science Oxford Centre
Thursday 4th December 2025
From meteorites to the Moon, young explorers discovered the wonders of space at Starry Night
Investing in teachers: Why high-quality CPD matters
Tuesday 28th October 2025
Great primary science teaching doesn’t happen by chance — empower yourself, your colleagues, and your young scientists through purposeful CPD with Science Oxford.
Super Science Saturday inspires families with IF Oxford
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Celebrating super science! Hundreds of curious festival-goers from Oxfordshire and beyond visited the Science Oxford Centre this October for Super Science Saturday, a fun-filled day of discovery with IF Oxford, the science and ideas Festival.
Super Science – imaginations fly to the Moon and back with IF Oxford
Tuesday 30th September 2025
Read our top tips for IF Oxford, Oxford’s science and ideas Festival 2025! With over 100 events for all the family from 17 October until 2 November, there really is something for everyone.
The Oxford Trust marks 40 years of championing science with a special celebration at Rhodes House
Friday 26th September 2025
The Oxford Trust marked its 40th anniversary with a special evening at Rhodes House on 25th September 2025. The event brought together 200 guests from the worlds of science, business, education, and members of the wider community.
Summer Adventures with Science Oxford: Exploring, Creating, and Discovering
Thursday 25th September 2025
This summer, Science Oxford’s team went outdoors and inspired families and young people about the natural world in libraries, parks and wild spaces, thanks to empowering community partnerships.
Afterschool Club Sparks STEM Excitement in Barton Community
Wednesday 10th September 2025
Brilliant Barton Science Club inspires young people thanks to our successful partnership with Barton Community Association, creating a lasting impact for children.
Summer sunshine and seasonal shifts
Friday 5th September 2025
As we enter meteorological autumn, you’d be forgiven for thinking we got there several weeks ago. As I walked around the woodlands last month, I saw trees and bushes laden with ripe fruit that tradition tells us aren’t usually ready for picking until September or October.
Young scientists shine at the Big Science Event
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Enthusiastic young scientists from 13 primary schools across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire came together at the Science Oxford Centre in Headington on 17th June to showcase their scientific questions and investigations at the annual Big Science Event.
Summer Family Fun at the Science Oxford Centre
Thursday 22nd May 2025
If you’re looking for something different to do with the kids this summer, why not visit the Science Oxford Centre in Headington and make a day of it? Our action-packed Family Days run every Saturday, and there really is something for everyone! Tickets include entry to the amazing Exploration Zone and all day access to […]
Science Oxford at Oxford Literary Festival 2025
Tuesday 8th April 2025
‘Could there be aliens hiding in our Solar System’ and ‘what if aliens are smart?’ To get answers to these intriguing questions and more, Francesca MacLennan, Director of Science Education at the Oxford Trust | Science Oxford, introduced astronomer and author Dr Matt Bothwell at the Oxford Literary Festival
Government Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean visits Science Oxford Centre
Friday 21st March 2025
Professor Dame Angela McLean, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, and Rachael Tapping, Head of Communications, Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC), visited Science Oxford Centre.