T-Wrecks is a fast-paced cycling game where players power their dinosaur by pedalling a real bicycle. Set in a vibrant, colourful city, players must dodge hazards, collect coins, and defeat the end-of-level boss in this lane-changing runner game. Designed as part of an ongoing research project into cycling exergames, T-Wrecks…
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the fastest pipette in Dundee? Grab a real lab pipette and race against the clock to fill a 96-well plate as quickly and accurately as possible! Learn how scientists use precision and speed in real diagnostic tests! Recommended ages 6+ 👨👩👧👦…
Step into the fascinating world of neuroscience with the University of Dundee. Learn about the brain and how it works through interactive games and activities, with neuroscience researchers from the School of Medicine and Psychology. Explore topics such as dementia, learning & memory, and early life adversity, and…
Understanding the properties of magnets is central to the energy industry and to many aspects of our daily lives. In this hands-on investigative workshop, working in small teams, pupils discover the properties and uses of magnets and magnetism and are introduced to the amazing phenomenon of electromagnetism. 👨👩👧👦 Public…
Did you know a healthy mouth can help you keep a healthy body? Learn about good oral health practise and how diet affects your oral hygiene at this interactive session! 👨👩👧👦 Public Programme Details 👨👩👧👦 Dates: Saturday 14 & Saturday 21 February 2026 Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14…
Try your hand at being a dentist using low-cost 3D printed tools! Learn the story about how these were developed in Dundee, and the potential other applications of this technology. Recommended ages 10+ 👨👩👧👦 Public Programme Details 👨👩👧👦 Date: Wednesday 11 & Saturday 21 February 2026 Location: Dundee…
Explore a range of scientific models and puzzles with SHARE – a register of people, aged 11 and over, who are interested in taking part in health research projects. Be part of Medical Research and join 300,000 Scots who are helping health research in Scotland. 👨👩👧👦 Public Programme…
Join the team from the Chemistry Department at the University of St. Andrews for a range of interactive activities – all using Chemistry! 👨👩👧👦 Public Programme Details 👨👩👧👦 Date: Saturday 21 February 2026 Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Booking Details: To attend this event, please purchase…
Join the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science from the University of Dundee for a day of investigation. Learn about the ways in which robotics and machine learning are being used to change the landscape of forensic science and get hands-on with a variety of activities suitable for the whole…
An interactive series of displays showing how science and music are connected. We’ll be answering questions such as: What is musical sound? How do musical instruments work? How can music be created digitally? Is AI a good thing for music? The exhibit will include demonstrations of instruments, music being created,…
Science4All was created to motivate and inspire young minds in STEM, one colouring page at a time. The main aim of the colouring pages on Science4All is to show budding minds that science is for all by helping them relate their lives, interests, and backgrounds with people working in science.
An educational game developed by Abertay University academics and Konglomerate Games, designed to educate young people on the dangers of mobile phone scams. Gone Smishing aims to enhance public awareness about the dangers of phishing emails and SMS messages, commonly referred to as ‘smishing.’ These messages often employ deceptive tactics…
Join us for an interactive Raingarden activity. Learn how water flows in our communities and how we are working with nature to make our city better for people and the planet. Project partners: Abertay University, Scottish Water, and Dundee City Council 👨👩👧👦 Public Programme Details 👨👩👧👦 Dates: Monday 9,…
Shoot aliens for science! This prototype uses the same camouflage techniques that are used by animals in the wild to hide from predators. In order to better understand how humans perceive deceptive visual patterns, we are studying how easily different types of patterns can be spotted. We will take what…
Come along to learn about the world of microbes and how they help humans. 👨👩👧👦 Public Programme Details 👨👩👧👦 Date: Friday, 13th February 2026 Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Booking Details: To attend this event, please purchase a Dundee Science Centre Exhibition ticket for the event date,…
Hands-on artefacts and engagement linked to the animals at the Scottish Deer Centre! 👨👩👧👦 Public Programme Details 👨👩👧👦 Dates: Saturday 14, Sunday 15, Saturday 21, and Sunday 22 February 2026 Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Booking Details: To attend this event, please purchase a Dundee Science…
Join Research Data Scotland for a hands-on dive into the world of antimicrobial resistance! Explore how data helps us understand and outsmart bacteria that no longer respond to antibiotics through two interactive activities: Lego Challenge Step into the shoes of a real-life researcher racing…
Learn more about the fight to protect woods and trees by the Woodland Trust to build a healthier future for everyone, in both the UK and around Dundee. Find out more about the charity and how you can get involved. 👨👩👧👦 Public Programme Details 👨👩👧👦 Date: Sunday 22nd February…
Explore the wonder of curious phenomena through several interactive Mathematical activities, with the Mathematics department from the University of Dundee. Have a go at solving problems mathematically using soap bubbles and drinks cans. You can even make your own Kaleidoscope using polarised films! 👨👩👧👦 Public Programme Details 👨👩👧👦 Dates:…
De-Pict Dunkeld is a game in which the player explores the picturesque town of Dunkeld through a series of dioramas that depict 1300 years of Scottish history. The player can travel between these different eras, explore and compare the locations as they change over time, & interact with multiple different…
In partnership with Scottish Water, discover the journey of water through two hands-on activities! Build your own mini water cycle in a box, and watch the process of evaporation, condensation, and rainfall unfold real-time, before having a go at filtering water yourself – using household items. Discover the science behind…
In an exciting off-Earth challenge, take on a lunar racecourse as you guide a rover across the Moon’s surface, using live telemetry to track speed, movement, and performance against the clock. Along the way, explore how scientists and engineers use data from sensors to understand unfamiliar environments and overcome the…
Discover the world of water in Dundee. Carry out your own lab tests on water samples, find out how much water you use through daily tasks, what happens to wastewater, and test your flushing knowledge. Celebrate Scotland’s water with Scottish Water. 👨👩👧👦 Public Programme Details 👨👩👧👦 Dates: Friday…
Want to bring careers to life in your classroom? Kickstart your pupils’ career journey with our practical and fun activities, led by experts. We bring careers education to you! My World of Work Live helps young people learn about careers through interactive sessions using exciting technology. Virtual Games Design Workshops…
Join us at the Science Futures stand to learn more about the exciting world of science through hands-on activities, and chat to scientists to find out about the range of careers science can offer. 🚌 Schools Programme Details 🚌 School Dates: Monday 2, Tuesday 3 (STEM Expo), Wednesday 4…
It’s been 70 years since trams left the streets of Dundee. We’ll look at trams through historic objects and images, and wonder whether they could ever return… 🚌 Schools Programme Details 🚌 School Dates: Tuesday 3 (STEM Expo) & Wednesday 4 (STEM Expo) February 2026 Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14…
Take part in hands-on STEM activities from the Civil Engineering department at the University of Dundee: Clean Water – Learn about how Civil Engineers help deliver clean water and how water treatment plants work. Build your own water filter and test it to see how well it performs! Renewable Energy…
Kitsune: The Lost Way is a virtual reality game that draws upon inspiration from Japanese folklore (of the “kitsune”) and iconography of environments and the code of the samurai. The game is an action-filled adventure in which players overcome enemies and confront deities. The game was co-developed alongside BRAG Enterprises,…
How do we defend historic places under attack from modern threats like climate change? Learn how we can protect them for future generations through science and conservation work. 👨👩👧👦 Public Programme Details 👨👩👧👦 Dates: Friday 13th February 2026 Location: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB Booking Details: To attend…
CyberRunner is a 2D puzzle game based on principles of cyberresilience and maintaining safety in the online world. The game positions the player as an agent within a mainframe and tasked with protecting the systems from harm, such as hacking and phishing. The game includes puzzles, tower-defense minigames, and quizzes…
Rennie Room Decorator (RRD) is a 3D room decorator game based on the V&A Oak Room exhibit, in which players are in charge of decorating The Oak Room based on the briefs and requests of various clients. Delivering a mix of authenticity and accuracy by bringing historical clients to life,…
Join Eden Project for a ‘wonder’ through Dundee Botanic Garden, taking a creative journey to imagine a near future, Dundee in 2040. Together, we’ll explore the idea of creating a “time capsule for the future” — preserving what we cherish and feeling a sense of nostalgia for the future. During our walk through…