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Talks and shows

The story of birds: From the Jurassic to today

Sat 26 Sep 2026

Using fossil records and his own work uncovering extinct species, paleontologist Steve Brusatte rewinds 150 million years to

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DNA base pairs Art work
Talks and shows

JBS Haldane Lecture 2026: Genetic discoveries illuminating justice

Mon 14 Sep 2026

Geneticist Carola Vinuesa showcases leading-edge breakthroughs in our understanding of genome function, and how this work

JBS Haldane Lecture 2026: Genetic discoveries illuminating justice Book now
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Roots and soil underground
Talks and shows

The ecosystem of life underground

Mon 07 Sep 2026

Ecologist and photographer Frank Ashwood embarks on a visual journey through the science of the soil below us.

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Podcast Electrocardiogram
Biology and the human body

Podcast: Cell signalling, heart disease, and the hidden physics of light - with Izzy Jayasinghe and Alfredo Carpineti

This pride month, we hear from two exceptional queer scientists about their research and journeys in STEM.

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Workshops

Holiday workshop: Extract your own DNA (Year 5 and 6)

Fri 28 Aug 2026

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

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Two students using a micropipette
Workshops

Holiday workshop: Extract your own DNA (Year 7 - 9)

Fri 28 Aug 2026

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

Holiday workshop: Extract your own DNA (Year 7 - 9) Book now
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Two participants making bath bombs in the lab
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.

Holiday workshops: Cosmetic chemistry (Year 3 and 4) Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: The Great Malteser Heist (Year 5 and 6)

Fri 21 Aug 2026

Solve a sweet mystery using real forensic techniques and uncover the culprit in this hands-on workshop.

Holiday workshops: The Great Malteser Heist (Year 5 and 6) Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: The Great Malteser Heist (Year 3 and 4)

Fri 21 Aug 2026

Solve a sweet mystery using real forensic techniques and uncover the culprit in this hands-on workshop.

Holiday workshops: The Great Malteser Heist (Year 3 and 4) Book now
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A close up of some pipettes and a test tube holder. In the background a child in a lab coat
Workshops

Holiday workshops: Introduction to evolution (Year 3 and 4)

Thu 20 Aug 2026

Explore evolution through fun challenges and experiments

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