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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Colour chemistry (ages 12–14)

Fri 23 Aug 2024

Discover what a colour actually is, understand how objects become coloured, and how Chemists can manipulate these aspects to

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Wed 28 Aug 2024

Experience what it would be like to work in a forensics lab by investigating a fictional crime scene.

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In-person / Livestream
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Talks and shows

Christmas special: Chemistry of a candle

Thu 19 Dec 2024

Now sold out in-person, but online livestream tickets are still available!

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Talks and shows

For your inspiration: Earth extremes

Fri 08 Nov 2024

Join us and The Grantham Institute as we delve into the extreme environments of our world.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Domino computing master class (age 12-14)

Tue 27 Aug 2024
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Workshops

SOLD OUT Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Wed 31 Jul 2024

Experience what it would be like to work in a forensics lab by investigating a fictional crime scene.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Shorelines, Snowflakes and Sierpiński Triangles (13–15)

Wed 07 Aug 2024

In this workshop for 13–15 year-olds, get a hands-on introduction to Fractal Geometry

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In-person
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Workshops

SOLD OUT Holiday workshops: To the Fourth Dimension and Beyond (age 12-14)

Tue 13 Aug 2024
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Workshops

SOLD OUT Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 12-14)

Tue 27 Aug 2024

Extract your own DNA and walk away with a small piece of it in a necklace for you to wear.

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Workshops

SOLD OUT Holiday workshops: An introduction to space science (ages 12–14)

Wed 21 Aug 2024

Dive into the theory of rockets and space travel, and design a mission to Mars.

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