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Let there be light! (Family)

Sat 26 Apr 2025

Join Gideon Koekoek as he explores the existence of light.

Let there be light! (Family) Book now
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Cosmological phenomenon
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An introduction to cosmology 2025 (short course)

Mon 24 Feb 2025 - Mon 24 Mar 2025

Join Malcom Fairbairn's famous short course to explore the greatest cosmology questions of our time.

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Messy science (Family)

Fri 11 Apr 2025

How to make a mess... scientifically!

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Science and snacks: Hormone evolution

Thu 10 Apr 2025

We'll bring the science, you bring the snacks.

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Science and snacks: Droplet mechanics

Tue 08 Apr 2025

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Climbing the rainforest: science from the treetops (family)

Sat 05 Apr 2025

Join Robin Hayward for an amazing, demonstration-filled journey into the rainforest.

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For Your Inspiration: Medical marvels

Sat 28 Jun 2025

Join us for an inspiring evening exploring the breadth of careers in the medical field.

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DNA time travel

Sat 01 Mar 2025

Discover what DNA can teach us about human history.

DNA time travel Book now
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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Food, glorious food!

Sat 22 Feb 2025

Join us for a day of activities and science fun relating to the 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES sponsored by CGI.

Family Fun Day: Food, glorious food! Book now
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Bringing the CHRISTMAS LECTURES to TV: Who moved the tortoise?

Mon 14 Apr 2025

Join us for a live recording of podcast 'Who Moved the Tortoise?' featuring former lecturer Helen Czerski, CHRISTMAS LECTURES

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