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A spin around Saturn – young stargazers journey through Space
Monday 9th November 2026
Young stargazers took a spin around Space and spotted Saturn in the night sky at ‘Starry Night’
New flagship Science Oxford Scholarship Programme opens doors to STEM careers for local young people
Thursday 5th November 2026
Twenty young people from local state schools will gain first-hand experience of STEM careers through the new Science Oxford Scholarship Programme, launched by The Oxford Trust on Wednesday 4th November.
Meads Trust supports our new Science Oxford Scholarship Programme
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
We are delighted that the Meads Trust has generously donated £10,000 to support The Oxford Trust’s new flagship Science Oxford Scholarship Programme, helping us increase the programme’s first cohort from a planned 16 to 20 students.
Plan a curriculum-linked STEM school trip with ease
Friday 9th October 2026
Science Oxford Centre Lead (Deputy) Bex Williams has done much of the hard work for you to make it as easy as possible for teachers to plan a school trip to the Science Oxford Centre.
Butterfly Wonders
Thursday 17th September 2026
Outdoor Learning Specialist Dan Moden is passionate about butterflies. Reflecting on his first spring and summer exploring wildlife around the Science Oxford Centre, alongside the recently published 2026 Big Butterfly Count results, he shares his observations and insight.
Hundreds gather for a solar eclipse of the heart with Science Oxford
Wednesday 12th August 2026
In an evening to remember, hundreds of families came together to share the experience of one of the most significant solar eclipses visible from the UK in nearly three decades with Science Oxford.
People and Place – an interview with our Photographer in Residence
Thursday 6th August 2026
An exhibition of portraits to showcase the work of The Oxford Trust was launched at the Wood Centre for Innovation as part of its 40th anniversary celebration, with Photographer in Residence, Jason Warner of Fyrefly Studios.
Teachers inspired at Oxfordshire Primary Science Conference 2026
Tuesday 7th July 2026
Local primary teachers came together at the Science Oxford Centre on 6th July for the annual Oxfordshire Primary Science Conference, a day dedicated to sharing expertise, exploring new approaches to teaching and learning, and celebrating the vital role of science in primary education.
Young scientists showcase bright ideas at the Big Science Event
Thursday 18th June 2026
Pupils from Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire came together on 16th June at the Big Science Event at the Science Oxford Centre, in collaboration with the Great Science Share for Schools, to share their scientific investigations into some big questions about the world around them.
A nose for nature: meet super-sniffer detection dogs protecting great crested newts
Tuesday 7th April 2026
Detection dogs Jack and Keira are being trained to sniff out great crested newts. They recently showed off their specialised skills with their licensed handler, ecologist Nikki Morton from Morph Ecological Consultants, at the Science Oxford Centre.
What If? Science Oxford and Emma Young at the Oxford Literary Festival
Tuesday 24th March 2026
What if the sea wasn’t salty? What if we made buildings from rubies? What if dogs had antennae? Just a few very important questions explored at our partnership Oxford Literary Festival show with science author Emma Young.
Meteors, Moons and Life Elsewhere? Starry night wows young astronomers
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
From meteors to Jupiter and its Moons, young stargazers witnessed the wonders of the night sky