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… Read More
Cancelled – Family Open Day (30 January) Saturday, January 30 Following the government announcement on the national lockdown, we must cancel our Family Open Days in January. We will automatically […] Read More
Cancelled – Family Open Day (23 January) Saturday, January 23 Following the government announcement on the national lockdown, we must cancel our Family Open Days in January. We will automatically […] Read More
Family Open Day (16 January)- Cancelled Saturday, January 16 Following the government announcement on the national lockdown, we must cancel our Family Open Days in January. We will automatically […] Read More
Results of Thinking, Doing, Talking Science programme now published Wednesday, November 11 The impact on pupil attainment and attitudes of Science Oxford and Oxford Brookes University’s Thinking, Doing, Talking Science professional development programme for teachers has just been published in the International… Read More
Science Oxford’s STEM Insight Week goes virtual Monday, November 09 In October half-term, Science Oxford’s STEM Insight Week gave a group of secondary school students a virtual insight into some of the most cutting-edge biomedical science organisations in Oxfordshire and… Read More
Jude Bennett joins our Board of Trustees Tuesday, October 13 The Oxford Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Jude Bennett to the Board of Trustees. Jude is Headteacher of St Andrew’s Primary in Headington, close to our Science… Read More
Science Oxford one of 150 signatures to call for support for UK science centres Thursday, October 08 Science Oxford is one of 153 signatures from the UK’s STEM community to have signed an open letter to government, including leading lights Professor Brian Cox, astronauts Major Tim Peake… Read More
Anneliese Dodds MP visits the Science Oxford Centre Monday, September 28 Anneliese Dodds MP took time out to visit our Science Oxford Centre recently with her daughter for one of our Family Open Days. During the week, the Centre is open for… Read More
Celebrating 30 years of science magic Tuesday, September 15 This October we mark the 30-year anniversary of CuriOXity, our very first science centre, which opened to the public in the Old Fire Station, George Street in 1990. To celebrate… Read More
Thank You NHS Family Open Day – Fully Booked Saturday, October 17 Visit the Science Oxford Centre for a unique hands-on science experience for families. To say thank you, we’re offering free […] Read More
Science Oxford supports Science Centres for our Future Campaign Tuesday, June 02 Science Oxford joins over 40 members of the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres’ (ASDC) nationwide campaign to call for Government to set up an Emergency Resilience Fund to… Read More
Science Oxford’s Bridget Holligan wins Beetlestone Award Monday, June 01 Our very own Head of Education and Engagement, Bridget Holligan has been awarded the 2020 Beetlestone Award for informal learning in science. She talks about her 27 years of involvement… Read More
Science Oxford’s spring news Thursday, April 23 With the temporary closure of our Science Oxford Centre and programmes in March, we said farewell to some members of our amazing Science Oxford team before they went on furlough…. Read More
Expert Explainers Tell All at the Science Oxford Centre Wednesday, March 11 This term Science Oxford has been involved in a national programme to increase diversity and inclusion in science. We are one of just 15 organisations who are delivering initiatives as… Read More
Helen & Douglas House children visit the Science Oxford Centre Tuesday, March 10 We were pleased to have children from Helen and Douglas House visit our new Science Oxford Centre at Stansfeld Park, Headington. Helen & Douglas House is an Oxford-based children’s hospice… Read More
Science Oxford’s STEM Insight Week: A first byte into big data Monday, March 02 In February, the Science Oxford team ran a STEM Insight Week on Computing and Coding for fifteen Year 10 students from schools across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The idea of our… Read More
STEM INSIGHT WEEK NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS Thursday, January 16 We are excited to announce that our STEM Insight Week 17th- 21st February is now open for applications from secondary schools in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. This week’s programme is aimed at… Read More
Science Oxford Centre now open for bookings for summer term Tuesday, January 14 With visits from over 1200 pupils from 21 schools and fabulous reviews from both children and teachers, the Science Oxford Centre is now taking school bookings for the summer term…. Read More
Playforce donates generous prizes for our Big Science Event 2020 Wednesday, December 18 Playground experts, Playforce are kindly donating generous prizes to the winners of our 2020 Big Science Event competition for primary school pupils. The winning schools in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire will… Read More
Teachers! Get a taste of our new education centre Tuesday, October 15 If you’re looking for inspiration for a unique, enriching STEM activity or trip for your class to enjoy, look no further than here. Our popular teacher taster sessions, which give… Read More
Fabulous feedback from schools Friday, September 06 The education team at Science Oxford has been kept busy over the past few months, making sure that our new Science Oxford Centre is ready to go for visits from… Read More
New grant will open science clubs up to all Tuesday, July 30 Science Oxford has received a grant from The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust to support free places at our science clubs for children from areas of socio-economic deprivation in Oxford… Read More
New course will help teachers bring creativity and skills to science lessons Tuesday, July 02 If you’re a primary school teacher looking to develop creative and challenging science lessons which encourage children to use critical thinking skills, look no further. We’ve just launched the latest… Read More
Summer at the Science Oxford Centre Friday, June 21 Pack the brain cells, a tonne of enthusiasm and your wellies and head on up to our Science Oxford Centre for a series of family open days this summer. Rain… Read More
Summer RoboCamp now open for booking Wednesday, June 19 These days, there’s a huge range activity options to keep most children entertained over the summer holidays – tennis camps, immersive theatre workshops, outdoor games etc. Science Oxford is now… Read More
Oxford Student Storms FameLab national finals 2019 Friday, June 14 After winning the Oxford heats of FameLab back in March, we were delighted to see Sam Hatfield, an atmospheric physics PhD student at the University of Oxford, be named Runner… Read More
Robocamp (ages 10-13) – SOLD OUT Monday, August 05 A cybertastic summer holiday camp for children who love robotics and would like the opportunity to build their own robot, […] Read More
A big thumbs up from first school visitors to new centre Thursday, June 06 What have teachers and children been saying about their visit to our brand new Science Oxford Centre? Over the past few weeks we’ve been running trial group visits to the centre… Read More
Following the scent – badger project comes to Stansfeld Park Friday, May 24 What a strange request – to be asked for a urine sample to be used as part of a study into the olfactory responses of badgers. And what a strange… Read More
Science on your Doorstep – Designing a Treehouse Classroom Thursday, March 21 In 2018, first year architecture students at Oxford Brookes University (OBU) took on a unique real-life design challenge (rather than […] Read More
Science Oxford announced as partner in national programme to encourage more diversity in science Wednesday, March 20 Science Oxford is delighted to announce that we have been selected as partners for a new national programme to increase diversity and inclusion in science. We are one of just… Read More
Sparkling minds in store at John Lewis Friday, February 01 We’re never too young to learn about the world around us, and Science Oxford is delighted to partner with John Lewis Oxford to offer a selection of science-inspired in-store sessions,… Read More
Science on Your Doorstep: Keith Willett – Transformation, Terrorism and Trauma in the NHS Tuesday, February 05 Join us for a new season of Science on Your Doorstep, where we shine a spotlight on fascinating people living […] Read More
Build A Web App in Python with Anvil (Sold Out) Saturday, November 17 Interested in developing a website page or getting into web design? This free workshop is for anyone (experience not necessary) […] Read More
Young Oxfordshire Scientists Celebrate under the T-rex Thursday, October 18 There’s nothing like taking a step back from our busy schedule of school outreach visits, work placements and careers day to enjoy an evening of celebration. The Young Scientists of… Read More
MY IF FESTIVAL – What will yours be? Team Science Oxford get ready to go… Saturday, October 13 There’s only a week to go until IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival serves up over one hundred thought-provoking bespoke happenings with a science riff all over the city, from… Read More
Maker Club – December (ages 12-17) Fully Booked Saturday, December 15 A place where young makers, crafters, inventors and designers can turn their ideas into reality. If you’re aged 12-17 and […] Read More
Maker Club – November (ages 12-17) SOLD OUT Saturday, November 10 A place where young makers, crafters, inventors and designers can turn their ideas into reality. If you’re aged 12-17 and […] Read More
Maker Club – September (ages 12-17) Saturday, September 22 A place where young makers, crafters, inventors and designers can turn their ideas into reality. If you’re aged 12-17 and […] Read More