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Biology and the human body

Podcast: How does epigenetics impact the placenta? - with Jennifer Frost

Explore how transposons impact gene expression in the placenta, and what effects this has on pregnancy with research leader

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Talks and shows

Alive: what life is, how it works, and why it matters

Thu 16 Jul 2026

Melanie Challenger is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the science behind one of the most fundamental questions in the

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Talks and shows

The real science of psychoanalysis

Mon 13 Jul 2026

Mark Solms unpicks the real science underlying the controversial topic of psychoanalysis, and whether Freud was more accurate

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Talks and shows

Forensics: How to solve a crime

Sat 06 Jun 2026

Join a team of forensic scientists for an immersive event taking us through the process of analysing and solving a crime, plus a

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Biology and the human body

Podcast: What can ancient DNA reveal about the past? - with Pooja Swali

Geneticist Pooja Swali uses ancient DNA to look into the past, present, and future of human civilization.

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Workshops

Holiday workshop: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Thu 28 May 2026

Learn how to use DNA fingerprinting to help solve a murder mystery.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Wed 08 Apr 2026

Learn how to use DNA fingerprinting to help solve a murder mystery.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Bacterial Evolution (ages 15–18)

Tue 07 Apr 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: Extract your own DNA (ages 12-14)

Thu 02 Apr 2026

Make the most unique piece of jewellery you will ever own in this exciting workshop!

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 9–11)

Thu 02 Apr 2026

Make the most unique piece of jewellery you will ever own in this exciting workshop!

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