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Give a little love to our woodland and world at the Science Oxford Centre
Tuesday 9th November 2021
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 Baker, for news on our 15 acre woodland at the Science Oxford Centre in Headington. Read on to find out about National Tree Week, the […]
Climate of change – students look to the future for STEM Insight Week
Thursday 4th November 2021
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 Climate Change themed STEM Insight Week. Secondary school students from the region took part in free talks and tours over half term, showcasing companies at the […]
Inspiring change at the Science Oxford Centre
Monday 27th September 2021
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! In March of this year, we were lucky enough to be chosen as one of eight UK Science Centres awarded a grant of £15,000, to […]
Following the science – our new STEM Careers Programme launches this autumn
Thursday 23rd September 2021
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 fire up secondary school students’ enthusiasm with topical themes and activities that inspire and engage. Our regular programmes return for this academic year with a mix of virtual […]
Summer woodland delights at the Science Oxford Centre
Wednesday 11th August 2021
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 and ponds to explore. The Science Oxford Centre is the only indoor-outdoor science centre for children and families in the UK, and we love seeing people […]
Wantage Church of England Primary and The Disraeli School win Science Oxford’s Big Science Event 2021
Friday 2nd July 2021
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 The Disraeli School’s Year 2’s experiment Will a grape turn into a raison? are the 2021 winners of the Buckinghamshire competition. Runners up in the […]
Abingdon’s ATOM Festival science challenge weekend
Thursday 10th June 2021
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 and enjoy the sunshine! The #ATOM2021 Sci Cache Challenge is a free outdoor event, where you can find a network of signs around the town, […]
The science of gardening – top tips for National Gardening Week
Monday 26th April 2021
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 – 2nd May. We’ve all appreciated our green spaces during lockdown, and new research from an RHS study announced this week shows that gardening just two to […]
Science Oxford receives Project Inspire grant for digital engagement
Friday 12th March 2021
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 in collaboration with the Inspiring Science Fund, a partnership between UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Wellcome. Science Oxford is one of eight UK Science […]
Oxford Trust life science lab in Headington gets funding
Wednesday 10th March 2021
Funding is in place for a new half million-pound life sciences centre in the city, creating 100 jobs – in the Oxford Mail.
Big data, little data: insight into STEM Careers
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
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 young people considering a career in science, technology, engineering and maths. Our virtual STEM Insight Week took place during February half-term, where we introduced 22 […]
Nest Generation: celebrating National Nest Box Week at Science Oxford
Wednesday 10th February 2021
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 our nest box programme in the woodland surrounding our Science Oxford Centre and see what families can do to get involved at home. Why celebrate […]