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Celebrating young scientists of tomorrow

Celebrating the science stars of tomorrow! As The Oxford Trust (our parent charity) announced recipients of their Covid Innovation Heroes Awards 2021 – where scientists and organisations were recognised for their contribution…

Sir Martin Wood – engineer, philanthropist, and conservationist (1927-2021)

Wednesday, November 24

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our patron and founder, Sir Martin Wood (1927-2021). A joint statement by sister charities: Earth Trust, The Oxford Trust…

Children reach for the Stars with Dr Maggie’s Space tour!

Monday, November 15

“She encourages you to reach for the stars…” Local school children were ‘over the moon’ to watch a Grand Tour of the Solar System with Space scientist and BBC The…

Give a little love to our woodland and world at the Science Oxford Centre

Tuesday, November 09

On Science and Innovation Day at #COP26, climate change and our environment are at the forefront of our minds as we check in with our Outdoor Education and Ecology Manager, Dr Roger…

Climate of change – students look to the future for STEM Insight Week

Thursday, November 04

During an unseasonably warm October and the build up to COP26 – the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow – we were excited to welcome an enthusiastic group of young people to our…

Inspiring change at the Science Oxford Centre

Monday, September 27

Science Oxford is delighted to have taken part in ‘Project Inspire’ with the Association of Science and Discovery Centres‘ (ASDC) this spring and summer and inspired change in our Centre!…

Following the science – our new STEM Careers Programme launches this autumn

Thursday, September 23

Issues important to young people are constantly in the news, from ‘following the science’ during the pandemic to the New Space Race, climate change and the global energy crisis. That’s why our STEM Careers Programme strives to…

Summer woodland delights at the Science Oxford Centre

Wednesday, August 11

Enjoying the outdoors this summer? We were delighted to finally welcome back visitors to our Centre this season, where we are lucky enough to have 15 acres of woodlands, grassland…

Wantage Church of England Primary and The Disraeli School win Science Oxford’s Big Science Event 2021

Friday, July 02

A team of children from Wantage Church of England Primary School Nursery won this year’s Big Science Event for Oxfordshire with their experiment on What makes snow melt faster? and…

Abingdon’s ATOM Festival science challenge weekend

Thursday, June 10

We’re delighted to take part in the ATOM Festival of Science and Technology interactive event in Abingdon this weekend (June 11-13). All are welcome to get involved, engage with science…

The science of gardening – top tips for National Gardening Week

Monday, April 26

As spring arrives, we’re championing the great outdoors for National Gardening Week – the UK’s biggest annual celebration of gardening, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) 26th April –…

Science Oxford receives Project Inspire grant for digital engagement

Friday, March 12

Science Oxford is delighted to announce successful funding from the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) for their Project Inspire: Digital Engagement and Innovation Programme. The project is…

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