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29 September 2025 News Upcoming

Dundee Science Centre is turning up the heat this autumn as it transforms into a full-blown crime scene. Running daily from Saturday 4 October until the end of the year, the brand-new Who Dunnit? show lets families step into the shoes of real-life Crime Scene Investigators. With lab coats, goggles…

Ukrainian Visit
29 June 2023 News

Around 20 Ukrainian refugees and their children have enjoyed a special visit to Dundee Science Centre. Organised with support from the Scottish Refugee Council and funded by the Scottish Government, the group of mums, dads and children came from Dundee, Angus, Fife and Perth. Father Serhii Kuzminov, who now…

Thermal image of pregnant lady
13 August 2023 News

At Dundee Science Centre, we’re making the miracle of pregnancy even more incredible! Thanks to our thermal camera, expectant moms are getting a chance to catch a glimpse of their unborn babies. Our thermal camera has become a huge hit with pregnant women. They can now see the intriguing shapes…

Tik Tok challenge
14 September 2023 News Updates

Two hundred local school pupils have enjoyed an insight into the hospitality, tourism and leisure industry. The Dundee Discovery Trail and Skills Challenge, organised by Springboard in collaboration with DYW Tay Cities, led S2 pupils from across Dundee and Angus on a walking trail, discovering the diverse range of career…

Schoolchildren taking part in Tartan science activities
2 November 2023 News

The science behind tartan will be explored at V&A Dundee this week as part of a collaboration with Dundee Science Centre. As part of a week-long residency, Dundee Science Centre staff will showcase a range of tartan-themed, drop-in activities in the museum’s Designer Residency Studio. As well as the general…

3 September 2024 News

  Creative activities centred around the Japanese design process will take place at V&A Dundee this weekend as part of a collaboration with Dundee Science Centre. Every Sunday throughout September, V&A visitors will be able to design and make their own origami kimonos, a combination of creative ideas with the…

6 January 2026 News

Dundee Science Festival is back for 2026! – And the official programme of events has now launched, packed with hands-on experiences, inspiring events, and mind-blowing science for all ages. From interactive exhibits and family-friendly activities to talks, workshops, and live demonstrations, this year’s festival celebrates curiosity, discovery, and the science…

Child enjoying space activities
2 May 2024 News

On the 1st of May 2024, we visited St Mary’s Primary School in Dundee for a collaborative career’s event called ‘Explore Your Universe’. At this visit, we brought along many of our much loved activities, including infrared thermal heat cameras, diffraction glasses and seed bomb making. We invited Aerospace Kinross,…

26 November 2024 News

Children from across Tayside became the first ever pupils to explore the workings of an offshore service operations vessel for Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm. The fourteen S4-S6 pupils from four secondary schools were selected after succeeding in a competition launched by Dundee Science Centre. The challenge tasked young people…

18 February 2025 News

Over 90 children and their families enjoyed a free science fun day in Dundee! The in-service day event, hosted by the Children and Families Service of West End Campus was held in partnership with Dundee Science Centre and Dundee Bairns. The Science Centre team wowed visitors with an interactive STEM…

Children taking part in renewable energy workshop
24 April 2024 News

Thousands of local school pupils have taken part in a pioneering new project supporting teachers to deliver science in the classroom.   In its first year at Dundee Science Centre, the national Learning Lab “Powering the Future” programme, which is aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence, has provided free resources…

18 March 2026 News

Last week, healthcare professionals and scientists from NHS Tayside spent the morning at Dundee Science Centre engaging with primary and secondary school students. As part of Healthcare Science Week 2026, staff and volunteers from Ninewells hospital delivered a range of exciting, hands-on activities linked to their specialist fields.

Our Schools team on community outreach.
16 February 2024 News

From stargazing to space travel, Dundee community centres and libraries are going out of this world as part of Dundee Science Festival.   Complimenting activities and shows at Dundee Science Centre, Dundee Science Festival is going on tour throughout the city until Sunday 25 February 2024, by holding free space-themed…

6 January 2026 News

Three employees from Dundee’s EE offices, neighbours of Dundee Science Centre, used their volunteer day to help prepare the Centre’s outdoor spaces for an exciting transformation. The trio, who regularly enjoy the area for fresh air and breaks in good weather, rolled up their sleeves and donned their gardening gloves…

Internships at Dundee Science Centre
29 June 2023 News

Four Dundee school pupils have taken their first steps into a STEM career by completing internships at Dundee Science Centre. Sixth-year pupils Katya Walls (Morgan Academy), Zuzanna Liro (Braeview Academy), Rae Garvock (Craigie High School) and Charlie Henderson (Baldragon Academy) completed a four-week, paid internship through the Career Ready programme.

4 October 2023 News

The devastation caused by mobile phone scams is highlighted at a new exhibit in Dundee. Dundee Science Centre has installed ‘Gone Smishing’, designed by the city’s Konglomerate Games in conjunction with Abertay University’s School of Design and Informatics. Phishing emails or SMS texts (‘smishing’) attempt to persuade recipients to reveal private…

2 March 2026 News

Last week, Dundee Science Centre welcomed Girl Guides, Brownies, and Rainbows from across Dundee, Angus, Fife, and Perth & Kinross, for a very special space-themed takeover event. Exclusively open to uniformed groups, the centre opened its doors after usual public hours on Monday and Thursday evenings, giving girls the unique…

Rainbow Guides with Exhibitor at Girl Guides in STEM Event
11 March 2024 News

Over 150 Dundee Brownies, Rainbows and Guides gained an insight into the countless careers in STEM during a special event at Dundee Science Centre. Held on Friday 8 March, International Women’s Day, the event gave youngsters aged six to 14 a chance to enjoy a range of exciting activities and…

6 February 2026 News

Primary and secondary school pupils from across Dundee & Angus were invited to attend STEM Expo here at Dundee Science Centre on Tuesday, 3rd and Wednesday, 4th February. Over the two days, we welcomed over 400 students (from P1-S2) who participated in a range of interactive STEM activities designed to…

11 February 2025 News Upcoming

The 15th Dundee Science Festival is set to captivate thousands of people across the city next week, bringing science to life like never before, from the streets of Dundee to the mysteries of Mars. Running from Monday 10th to Sunday 23rd February 2025 the festival will bring a host of…

20 January 2026 News

Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence (AI) really works – and what it could mean for you? Launching on Saturday, 24 January and running daily until the end of March, step into the world of AI at our live interactive family show, where we’ll demystify, decode, and discover the…

19 March 2026 News

Get ready because a brand new science show is launching this spring at Dundee Science Centre! Another twist on our popular FACT or FICTION show series – Marvellous Motion is a live, interactive family show that brings the science of movement to life! Step into an exciting world…

26 June 2025 News

Dundee Science Centre is inviting families to separate science fact from fiction in a brand-new interactive show packed with fun, surprises and discovery. Running from Saturday 28 June to Sunday 17 August, the ‘FACT or FICTION’ show will challenge visitors to explore the weird, the wonderful and the just plain…

Nicola Stanley-Wall FRSE with the Royal Society of Edinburgh Senior Public Engagement Medal
30 November 2023 News

A Dundee microbiologist has won a prestigious award for sharing her knowledge with local schools. Professor Nicola Stanley-Wall FRSE, Professor of Microbiology at the University of Dundee, was awarded the Royal Society of Edinburgh Senior Public Engagement Medal at Dundee Science Centre today. Professor Nicola Stanley-Wall at…

3 February 2026 News

Dundee Science Festival is officially up and running, kicking off with an exclusive schools week at Dundee Science Centre. Throughout the week, hundreds of pupils from across the region are set to visit the Centre to explore hands-on exhibitions and take part in a wide range of interactive…

1 December 2025 News

Dundee Science Festival is back — bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever! Running from Monday 9th February to Sunday 22nd February, this city-wide celebration of science, technology, and creativity offers opportunities for everyone to get involved in a vibrant programme of events that spark curiosity and inspire people of all…

25 February 2026 News

Dundee Science Festival came to a close on Sunday, marking the end of three weeks of inspiring science engagement at Dundee Science Centre. Dundee Science Festival is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), rooted in the Science Centre’s mission to make science accessible to all. The…

Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce Logo
10 July 2024 News

We are delighted to announce that Dundee Science Centre has been shortlisted for the Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce awards in two prestigious categories: the Impact Award and the Future Skills Award. This recognition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to making a significant positive impact on our…

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