Dundee Science Centre Blog
Five Science Trends to Watch Out for in 2022
Date 1 January 2022
Find out what #STEM developments you should keep an eye out for over the next year.
CONNECT-ing Communities with STEM
Date 13 December 2021
Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Higher Education joined us to celebrate the results of our redevelopment project.
Temperatures Rise on Dundee Schools’ Climate Change Drive
Date 26 November 2021
The Minister for Children and Young People visited the centre as part of COP26 Legacy Week.
Get Ready for Dundee Science Festival 2021
Date 22 October 2021
The programme for the 11th Dundee Science Festival officially launches today!
Dundee Science Centre Celebrate Living Wage Accreditation
Date 4 October 2021
Dundee Science Centre has become accredited as a Living Wage employer
Scotland's Climate Week - Reasons to be Positive!
Date 16 September 2021
DSC's Issi takes us through her top 5 reasons to be proud of Scotland's climate actions.
Going For Gold on Green Tourism
Date 4 June 2021
We are delighted to have secured a Gold ‘Green Tourism’ award!
We Are Reopening!
Date 26 April 2021
We are excited to say we will be re-opening to schools from 17th May 2021 and the public from Saturday 26th June 2021.
Warddykes Primary School's Climate Mission!
Date 23 March 2021
Primary 4 at Warddykes Primary School are creating a film for The L.A.B Scotland.
Project Inspire
Date 16 March 2021
Dundee Science Centre has been selected for a national community engagement project aimed at engaging under-served and under-represented communities.
Women in STEM
Date 8 March 2021
This week the University of Dundee is contributing to our home learning programme to introduce some of the women working in STEM.
CONNECT: Co-Creation Benches
Date 26 January 2021
Take a glimpse of your very own illustrations displayed in our new community hub in our centre.
DSC Home Learning Is Back!
Date 8 January 2021
We have some great news for you! DSC Home Learning is back for Monday 11th January, and we are very much looking forward to finding out lots of new facts and keeping busy with fun activities.
CONNECT Project Update
Date 16 December 2020
Thank you for all your invaluable support, take a look at our CONNECT Project's update.
City Trail Marks Launch of Dundee Science Festival
Date 9 November 2020
Embark on a solar system trail across Dundee.
Science@Home For October Holidays
Date 27 September 2020
Dundee Science Centre have created more Science@Home Kits to give to Dundee's most deserving children over school holidays.
CONNECT Refurbishment - Construction Underway
Date 14 August 2020
Our centre's construction is underway as we embark on our CONNECT refurbishment programme, including the removal of our giant iconic model head!
CONNECT Project: Turning Beer into Furniture with Draff
Date 14 July 2020
Dundee-based French furniture designer commissioned to design and make tables and chairs for the CONNECT project gallery.
Reaching Out To Dundee's Children
Date 1 July 2020
We are celebrating its 20th birthday by reaching out to some of the city’s most deserving children.
Celebrating Our 20 Years Anniversary
Date 1 July 2020
We're celebrating our 20th birthday by celebrating over 1 million visitors during this time!
Local Firm Appointed for Ambitious Refurbishment
Date 4 May 2020
We have appointed a local business to turn our ambitious refurbishment plans into a reality.
What Does Science Mean To You and Our Community?
Date 27 January 2020
The gathering Place in our CONNECT project will be an important hub within our centre.
Let It Snow At Dundee Science Centre
Date 27 November 2019
Snowfall at the science centre. Workshops and festive creative sessions in a winter wonderland grotto.
10th Dundee Science Festival Gets Underway
Date 23 October 2019
The programme for the 10th Dundee Science Festival was officially launched on Wednesday 2 October 2019.
Early Explorers: TinkerTots
Date 28 September 2019
Local toddlers will get the chance to be TinkerTots next week. Children aged three to five years old discover through play, asking questions and exploration.
DSC Welcomes Breastfeeding Mothers
Date 11 September 2019
Dundee Science Centre has been awarded a special accreditation for its commitment to breastfeeding mothers.
Medieval Mechanics
Date 28 August 2019
From the basic bow and arrow through to gunpowder, a family show showcasing Medieval Mechanics has been launched in Dundee.
Blast-off For Local Astotots!
Date 22 August 2019
As part of its Early Explorers programme, Dundee Science Centre is inviting children ages 3 to 5 years old to learn about space travel.
Dundee Science Centre Takes Off On Mars Odyssey
Date 7 August 2019
A brand new family show is taking off in Dundee to explain how we might get people to Mars one day.
DSC Secures Prestigious Design Award
Date 28 June 2019
A multi-million pound exhibition on the top floor of Dundee Science Centre has won a prestigious design award.?
Medical Marvels To Go On Display At DSC
Date 6 November 2018
DSC's new Medical Marvels exhibition and science learning suite, the result of a £2M fundraising campaign.
Design Team Announced For Redevelopment Project
Date 7 August 2018
The team behind the ambitious refurbishment of Dundee Science Centre has been appointed.