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Inspiring change at the Science Oxford Centre

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…

Big data, little data: insight into STEM Careers

Wednesday, March 03

As we celebrate National Careers Week, a UK initiative to empower and inform students about the world of work, we highlight Science Oxford’s STEM Careers Programme — designed to inspire…

Nest Generation: celebrating National Nest Box Week at Science Oxford

Wednesday, February 10

Britain’s wildlife is close to all our hearts, especially at the moment during lockdown. To celebrate National Nest Box Week – starting on 14th February, we take a look at…

Science Oxford – year in review and hope for 2021

Wednesday, January 13

What a year! 2020 started with our programmes in full swing – our new Science Oxford Centre was booked with school visits until July, our public family days were continually…

Branching out: celebrating National Tree Week at the Science Oxford Centre

Tuesday, November 24

Planting trees seems more important than ever under the current circumstances – a chance to create positive change. This year we have been funded by the Tree Council Branching Out…

Celebrating the region’s best school scientists

Wednesday, November 18

Every year Science Oxford celebrates outstanding Year 13 science students across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire at our Young Scientists of the Year Award. Usually, the event is held amongst the dinosaurs…

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