Popular taster sessions put the micro:beating heart into programming Thursday 9th February 2017 To kick off our new Creative Computing Club in January, we ran a day of taster sessions to give as many young people as possible the opportunity to have a go… Read More
Record registrations for Big Science Event Wednesday 8th February 2017 The Science Oxford Big Science Event, our flagship science competition for primary schools, has seen a significant increase in registrations this year – a great indicator that the 2017 competition… Read More
Seeds of science – Flowers, trees, potatoes and tools for your school Wednesday 1st February 2017 Science Oxford’s Education Outreach Manager, Sophie Batin, gets prepared for spring and sows the seeds for green spaces projects! It’s the perfect time of year to apply for free plants, trees and… Read More
Fledgling ornithologists get the nesting instinct Monday 30th January 2017 National Nest Box Week (NNBW) takes place every year from 14-21 February, and after more than 15 years it is now an established part of the ornithological calendar. NNBW aims… Read More
Modern Versus Ancient with Science Oxford’s ‘Medical Marvels’ at Iris Festival Friday 27th January 2017 Modern medicine may be over-prescribed and often expensive, but it doesn’t generally involve doses of heroin. Opiate drugs such as heroin were a popular treatment for pain relief back in the… Read More
New series of meet-ups for Science Oxford STEM mentors Friday 20th January 2017 There’s no better way to get to know someone than over a beer and a slice of pizza – which is why we ordered both for the first meet-up of… Read More
From ‘diabesity’ to poop pills, find out what’s new in the world of weight loss with Ashley and Emily Grossman Thursday 19th January 2017 Undercover the link between your waistline and your health, as Ashley Grossman, emeritus Professor of Endocrinology University of Oxford, is interviewed by @DrEmilyGrossman on Thursday, the 26th January at the Martin Wood… Read More
Getting tech savvy at family Science Clubs is not just for the kids! Blog by Jude Eades Monday 9th January 2017 I don’t want this blog to read like an advertorial for Science Oxford but just so you know, the following paragraphs are basically me eulogising about our family programme. I’m… Read More
Pupils focus on the future with Living Well Oxford Monday 19th December 2016 Earlier this month Living Well Oxford paid a visit to The Oxford Academy for the first of a series of consultations with the community local to Templars Square Shopping Centre. The sessions will… Read More
Makers and shakers – New creative science clubs for young people Wednesday 14th December 2016 We’re excited to be launching a new range of weekend science workshops for older children in 2017 that aims to tap into their creativity and provide an opportunity for those… Read More
FameLab is BACK! Saturday 10th December 2016 Spread the word, FameLab’s BACK! Bringing science to the stage, FameLab UK is returning with a bang – and this year maybe it’s your turn to take part? Can you… Read More
DNA deconstructed after dark Thursday 17th November 2016 Kate Castleden, Programme Manager for Living Well Oxford, gets under the skin of DNA.. DNA After Dark – Shaken and Stirred adult-only session was the latest in Science Oxford’s Gunge for Grown-ups series. On… Read More