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Interactive demonstrations with puzzle boxes, online games, and physical activities to collect data on children and adults in relation to how they categorise animals and genders. Date: Monday 12th – Saturday 17th, Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Free…

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Games Design: Discover what it takes to be a game designer and progress through the Game Design series. Date: 13th and 20th 11am-12pm Links: (13th) bit.ly/3vWJo4R    (20th) bit.ly/47Treyp   Cracking Cryptography: Explore careers in cyber security and…

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**Please note this event is for schools only** Become a member of the science team at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and head out on an expedition. Discover what it would be like to visit a tropical rainforest through interacting with real rainforest plants and exploring rainforests through our virtual…

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**Please note this event is for schools only** Join the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for a fun, interactive session exploring the tropical rainforest. You’ll discover some of our favourite rainforest plants – and their adaptations to their environments – and explore why these plants and ecosystems are so important to…

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Join the team from the Wellcome Centre as you solve a game set in the TB exhibition at Verdant Works. You’ll need to solve scientific puzzles to set our kidnapped scientists free! Date: Sunday 19th February Location: Verdant Works, Dundee, DD1 5BT To book your ticket please…

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Join Eden Project Dundee and RSPB Scotland for a day of discovery, play, and connection with Dundee’s wild side. Dates: Saturday 17th 10:00 – 11:30am & 1:30 – 3:00pm Location:Botanic Gardens, Dundee To book your tickets go to https://forms.office.com/e/fh3XPqKsjz…

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Visit Mills Observatory throughout Dundee Science Festival to learn about the wonders of the night sky! Get up close with telescopes and ask your burning astronomy questions. Observing with Small Telescopes – Wed 14th 7pm – booking…

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Visit The McManus Museum throughout Dundee Science Festival to learn about incredible creatures and inventions! Location: Albert Square, Dundee DD1 1DA Marvellous Animals of the McManus – Thursday 15th – booking essential, call 01382 307 200 The Age of the Fishes – Monday 19th – booking essential, call 01382 307…

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Join the team from Discovery Point to learn about ocean exploration, create deep-sea creatures, and explore the wonders of the deep. Date:Saturday 17th 11am -12pm Location:Discovery Point, Dundee, DD1 4XA Book your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dundee-science-festival-discover-the-deep-tickets-793038358077…

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An educational workshop diving into the recently launched exhibition – Tackling TB, exploring the subject in a creative and hands-on style. Date:Saturday 17th 11am – 12pm & 1pm – 2pm Location:Verdant Works, Dundee, DD1 5BT Book your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-workshops-tackling-tb-february-workshop-tickets-734807999507…

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Drop your kids off for an adventure! Your little ones will join our Engagement Team as they explore nature through fun activities before chopping wood and lighting a campfire. Date:Thu 15th and Fri 16th 8:30am – 1:00pm Location: St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews, KY16 8RT Book your tickets at…

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Join University of Dundee Museums on the 14th to explore some of their science displays around campus and on Wednesday 21st to visit their science stores in Hawkhill House. Date:Wed 14th and 21st 1.15 – 1.45pm Location:Tower Building Reception, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN Book your tickets here…

Free In-Centre

Join the team from the Division of Psychology and Forensic Science, Language Lab at Abertay University to find out if you have an ear for Scottish accents Date: Monday 12th, Thursday 15th, Saturday 17th, Monday 19th, 20th Tuesday, Thursday 22nd and Saturday 24th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket,…

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Step into the world of ground-breaking health research with SHARE – a research database of 300,000 willing volunteers (aged 11+) who consent to be contacted for health research projects. Date: Monday 12th – Sunday 25th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Free entry – No booking…

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Exploring the night sky for children over 8 years to adults. Stand with telescopes and images of the night sky from the Dundee Astronomical Society. Date:  Tuesday 13th – Thursday 15th, and Tuesday 20th – Thursday 22nd Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Free…

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Explore the submissions from Dundee Schools for the Lord Provost Stem Inspiration Award Showcase. Date: Monday 12th – Sunday 25th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Free entry – No booking required…

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Explore impressive laboratory equipment in the fields of Spectroscopy, Endoscopy and more with the University of St Andrews. Dates: Wednesday 14th – Thursday 15th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Free entry – No booking required…

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Join the team from the University of St Andrews for an interactive game where we simulate the evolutionary processes using cats, chocolate beans & computers Date:  Monday 19th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket Dundee, DD1 4QB Free entry – No booking required…

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Science puzzle challenges including molecular model building, DNA origami, building a catapult, and snap circuits. Date: Monday 12th – Sunday 25th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Free entry – No booking required…

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Dundee Science Centre will be showcasing the Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 winners. Dates: Monday 12th – Sunday 25th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Free entry – No booking required…

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Swing by our stall diving deep into continuous cover forestry at Dronley Community Woodland and the work being done to protect these ecosystems. Dates: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th February Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Free entry…

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Build and Play with Strawbees and Code. Creating creatures with Strawbees and adding interactivity with micro:bit. Dates: Monday 12th – Sunday 25th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Free entry – No booking required…

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An interactive experience that allows participants to control a robotic rover over our custom-built Mars landscape. Dates:Friday 16th & Monday 19th February Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Booking Details: This event will be taking place in our exhibition area. Visitors who…

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Meet the Scottish Seabird Centre team with information, props, activities, and VR headset about Scotland’s marine environment. Dates: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Booking Details: This event will be taking place in our exhibition area. Visitors…

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Green thumbs at the ready – come and explore our wonderful Herbarium dried plant collections and design your own unique plant specimen sheets. Date: Tue 20th and Fri 23rd 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Booking Details: This event…

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Come meet Dynamic Earth’s team and learn about different ways you can become a planet protector! Make your own mini bug hotel and craft a natural plant pot, plus lots more! Date: Monday 19th February Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB…

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Join Dr David Darling astronomer, science writer, and musician for ‘Sounds Musical’ – a hands-on event for making and playing musical instruments. Dates: Sat 17th and Sat 24th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Free entry – No booking required  …

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Have endless fun with this creative use of recycled materials that can be played with, built and broken in a multitude of ways. Dates: Sat 17th and Sat 24th 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Free…

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With the support of our funders, Dundee Science Centre will be carrying out a number of community outreach workshops. Below is a list of locations where we will be delivering workshops throughout the festival… Ardler Complex Arthurstone Library Coldside Community Library…

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Fundraising stand for RSPB with engagement activities about their work protecting, restoring and creating wild spaces for nature. Dates: Sat 17th, Sun 18th, Sat 24th and Sun 25th Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Free entry – No booking required  …

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Explore the potential of solar energy and gain a deeper appreciation of the significance of sustainable energy solution with hands-on challenges Date: Friday 16th February Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Free entry – No booking required…

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Learn more about the fight to protect woods and trees by the Woodland Trust to build a healthier future for everyone. Dates: Friday 16th – Monday 19th Location:Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD14QB Free entry –…