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Talks and shows

ShRIek: The spooky science of the paranormal

Sat 31 Oct 2026

Join Steve McNeil and Michael Cutts for a uniquely creepy and mystifying evening, as they use Victorian scientific equipment to

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Talks and shows

Extraordinary chemical experiments which shaped today’s world

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Chemist Andrew Szydlo returns with a spectacular, demo-filled celebration of some of the most important chemistry pioneers.

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Talks and shows

The science of Star Trek

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek as Jamie Gallagher and host of speakers delve into the real science behind the show

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Spooky science

Sat 24 Oct 2026

This Halloween themed Family Fun Day invites you to explore the eerie side of science through hands-on experiments, exciting

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Talks and shows

Prism break (family)

Sat 03 Oct 2026

A colourful science show breaking the boundaries of visible light. Get ready to see familiar phenomena in a whole new light as

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Cosmetic chemistry (Year 3 and 4)

Mon 24 Aug 2026

Students get hands-on making their own bath bombs and lip balm.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Colour chemistry (Year 7 - 9)

Tue 25 Aug 2026

Explore the wonderful world of colour, from pigments, to light, to fire!

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Workshops

Holiday workshop: Colour Chemistry (Year 10 - 13)

Wed 26 Aug 2026

Explore the wonderful world of colour, from pigments, to light, to fire!

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Workshops

Holiday workshop: Bacterial evolution (Year 10 - 13)

Tue 11 Aug 2026

Step into the role of a clinical bacteriologist and use research-grade laboratory equipment to investigate DNA samples from new

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: A Question of Taste (Year 12 & 13)

Mon 10 Aug 2026

In this genetics workshop, students will extract and test their own DNA using modern molecular biological techniques.

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