We are delighted to be playing host to several events as part of Glasgow Science Festival 2019.
We have three dates in June for you to watch out for; Saturday 8th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th
Saturday 8th June 11-3.00
Discover science at Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens. Join University of Glasgow PhD students, University of Strathclyde engineers and biologists from the Royal Society of Biology in the Kibble Palace to explore energy and the natural world. How can we clean up our oceans? How do wind turbines work? And how can plants help address global challenges? Learn all of this and more by getting hands on.
Saturday and Sunday 15th and 16th June 11-3.00
Join researchers from The Open University and the University of Strathclyde’s Really Small Science team for a weekend of fun, hands-on experiments! From the chemistry of a beautiful garden to sludgy science and mathematical brainteasers, there’s plenty to see and do. More information on what’s in store is provided below.
Soils, Chemistry and the Electron Microscope
What’s the secret to a beautiful garden? Join The Open University’s School of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences to investigate how the pH of soil affects the plants in your garden. But it it’s not just plants that need to eat – so do we! Test how much you really know about food by looking at some real microscope samples. What does your favourite food really look like?
Sticks and Stones: From Rocks to Plants!
Learn how to enjoy science while having fun outdoors with The Open University! No special knowledge, skills or equipment are necessary, just your phone or tablet, observations and enthusiasm. Find out where soils come from and what plants can tell you about them. Learn a bit about rocks, trees and beasties and contribute to citizen science.
Mathematics in the Botanics: Getting to the Root of the Problem
Problem solving sits at the heart of all Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and some of the biggest discoveries started off from playing around with a fascinating game or problem. Try your hand at some mathematical puzzles, games and brainteasers with The Open University! BYOB – bring your own brain.
Really Small Science: Nanodirt
Take a big look at the nano-world with ReallySmallScience! Join researchers from the University of Strathclyde for fun, hands-on experiments. We’ll explore chemical and process engineering with our nanopolymer sludge, nanosoot and wobbly nanojelly.
Our Science Partners for all these events are:
All events are all ages, free and drop in
For full details of all the events taking place as part of Glasgow Science Festival can be found at http://www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk/
The Event on the 8th of June has been sponsored by;