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Spacewalk to the stars at the Oxford Literary Festival
Tuesday 16th April 2024
Science Oxford invited local school children to unlock their inner astronaut at the Oxford Literary Festival with author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst
Finding the right fit: Springtime planting to improve our biodiversity
Thursday 28th March 2024
This year will mark my eighth year with The Oxford Trust, and even before we moved to our centre here at the Stansfeld Park site five years ago, I was a regular visitor to the woodland. In those eight years I have never known it to be so damp. Our site isn’t alone.
Thinking, Doing, Talking Science informs guidance to improve primary science teaching
Monday 4th December 2023
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has published a new guidance report “Improving Primary Science”, with six key recommendations to improve high-quality primary science teaching.
Stargazing evening shines bright at the Science Oxford Centre
Friday 1st December 2023
The stars came out for Starry Night, an out-of-this-world stargazing evening and planetarium show at the Science Oxford Centre.
Bats bed down for winter in the woodland
Monday 27th November 2023
In our household, we’re at that time of year when there is a constant battle over the thermostat. I’m very much of the mindset that when the temperature drops, it’s just a cue to put on another jumper, but I eventually concede to alternative forms of warmth, even if it’s just to dry the washing!
Celebrating the UK’s largest annual tree celebration – National Tree Week
Friday 24th November 2023
National Tree Week runs every year at the end of November, marking the start of the best period of the year to plant trees. Ignore those photographs of dignitaries planting trees in the middle of a hot summer to mark the opening of a new housing development.
Celebrating students in STEM at Young Scientists of the Year 2023 awards
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Each year, we bring together outstanding Year 13 students, their parents and teachers at a prestigious evening event to recognise and celebrate achievements of the students nominated for our Young Scientists of the Year awards.
Inspiring young people about STEM
Wednesday 25th October 2023
Science Oxford aims to inspire young people about STEM, but it isn’t only children who are inspired through Science Oxford’s work.
Graham Quelch, aka ‘Mr Q The Science Guy’, unlocked his passion for engaging young people about STEM over 25 years ago.
The science of popcorn and beyond! Summer Cinema entertains communities
Monday 25th September 2023
From the science of popcorn to Super Mario Bros., over 100 children and young people enjoyed a brand new series of summer cinema and family fun at the Science Oxford Centre
Oxford STEM Fest to shine light on STEM Careers this October
Friday 22nd September 2023
Young people, Year 9s and above, this one is for you! Are you unsure what GCSE options to choose? Or, have you already chosen your subjects but don’t know what to do next? Are you curious and excited by the idea of solving real-world challenges, but haven’t considered a STEM career? Or, have you decided […]
Free places on our Thinking, Doing, Talking Science course
Wednesday 13th September 2023
We have free and discounted places available on our Thinking, Doing, Talking Science (TDTS) continued professional development course for teachers at the Science Oxford Centre, starting on 6 November.
IF Oxford 2023 celebrating science and ideas
Tuesday 5th September 2023
It’s nearly festival time! Festivals are great celebrations, and IF Oxford, the Oxford science and ideas Festival, is a true celebration of science and ideas!