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TRANSIT OF VENUSTue 05 JuneCelebrate this hugely rare astronomical eventwith an all-night, worldwide event showcasingmusic, art and performance.
SCIENCE SUNDAYSUN 10 JuneJoin us for a fun packed day of demonstrations,workshops, activities and special guests. A day outthat the whole family will enjoy.
DESIGNER ATHLETES; Play Fair or Play FoulTue 12 JuneIn this Olympic year, join Dougie Donnellyas we take a look at the scientific and ethical issues surrounding performance enhancements.
BRIGHT CLUB COMEDY NIGHTThurs 14 JuneScientists do stand-up! Join Glasgow’s funniest academicsfor an evening of music, entertainment and laughter.
AEROLOCOS & SPINAL CHORDFri 15 JuneScience meets spectacular as the remarkably talented andthoroughly bendy performers of Aerolocos and Spinal Chordperform dazzling hoop and trapeze routines.
Programme Design by XY&Z Creative - www.xyandz.co.uk, Illustrations by Allan Deas - www.allandeas.com
Interactive /Hands-on
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Booking required, visit website orcall telephone number for details
Just drop in / no booking required All events are FREEunless otherwise stated
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Glasgow Science Festival is nothing less than a live wire to the future. However old you are, you’ll find events, live shows, talks and demonstrations to fire your discoveries. Get your hands on everything from coral reefto microchips.
We open the Festival in time to celebrate 2012’s Transit of Venus – come along to a starry party at the Glasgow Sculpture Studio featuring science, music and the visual arts.
Meet a real NASA astronaut. Knit your own brain. When is a frog not a frog? Get very far out indeed with an exoplanet.
Look out for Glasgow Science Festival setting molecules buzzing in some 30 venues across the city. Flip through this programme and you’ll find you can explore science through music, film, walks, telescopes and stories.
Dr. Deborah McNeillfestival director
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Public ProgrammeAll the events that are open to the public.Please note: some events require booking.
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Fold OutSchools ProgrammeAll the events that are open to school parties and teachers only.
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The Admiral Bar
Alliance de Francais
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Coats Observatory
George Square
Glasgow Caledonian University Arc Gym
Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow Sculpture Studios
Glasgow University Union
Kelvingrove Museumand Art Gallery
LEGUPCommunity Garden
Offshore
Palacerigg Country Park
Pearce Institute
People’s Palace
Riverside Museum
Southern General Hospital
St Enoch Centre
Tron Theatre
The Universal
University of Glasgow, Boyd Orr Building
University of Glasgow, Hunter Halls
University of Glasgow, Zoology Museum,Graham Kerr Building
University of Strathclyde, John Anderson Building
University of Strathclyde, The Barony Hall
University of theWest of Scotland, Hamilton Campus
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre,Eaglesham Moor
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Photograph Sciencein Glasgow
Knitting Microbes - Woolly Artwork
Glasgow Science Centreon Show
1952 - 2012: An Astronomical Jubilee
L’énergie: Quels Choix Pour Demain?/ Energy: What Choices For the Future?
Glasgow Science Centre Schools Programme
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Schools Programme
L’énergie: Quels Choix Pour Demain?/ Energy: What Choices For the Future? School Program
Transit of Venus 2012 Big Science Pub Quiz
Solar Investigators
The Human Body in Action
Glasgow Sculpture Studios presents The Clipperton Project: Artists & Scientists working together
University of Strathclyde: Research Day
Robots That CanHelp Us and Hurt Us
Solar Investigators
The Human Body in Action
Seeing is Believing
Seeing is Believing
Be a microbiologist at University of Glasgow
Celebration of Engineering and Science 2012
The Life of Corpses: Exploring the Ethical Issues of Exhibiting Human Remains
Whitelee Windfarm Science Special
Riverside Museum: Pushing the Boundaries
Astronomy for Beginners
Whitelee WindfarmScience Special
Astronomy for Beginners
Walking Tour: Science on the Streets
Zoo-fest at University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow: Science Sunday
Meet the Astronautsat Riverside Museum
Café Scientifique: Professor Einstein, You Can Relax.E Still Equals MC2. Probably...
Seeing is Believing
Product DesignEngineering Tasterat University of Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art
Functional Fitness MOTs for Older People
Stitch and Bitch/ Meet the Researcher
Designer Athletes: Fair Play or Foul?
Bugs in Your Poo: Hands-on Hospital Science
The Ben Nevis Observatory and the Wilson Cloud Chamber
Lord Kelvin’s Legacy
Solar Investigators
The Human Body in Action
Chemistry Taster at University of Glasgow
Genetics: Blame Your Parents at University of Glasgow
From Sellotape® to Fireflies: Things That Glow in the Dark!
SSERC CPD for Primary and Secondary Teachers - From Reebops to Wizards
STEM Ambassadors/ Teacher Networking Event
Stitch and Bitch/ Meet the Researcher
Meet an Astronautat St. Enoch Centre
An Evening with NASASolar Investigators
Ask an Astronaut: GLOW Meet
The Human Body in Action The Beavers are Back
Seeing is Believing
Product DesignEngineering Taster at University of Glasgowand Glasgow School of Art
Engineering Taster at University of Glasgow
TeachMeet Glasgow Science Festival - Guerilla CPD
Glasgow Sculpture Studios Presents The Clipperton Project: Artists & Scientists Working Together
Functional Fitness MOTs for Older People
Bright Club Comedy Night
Solar Investigators
The Human Body in Action
The Beavers are Back
Using and Losing Bugs
Maths and Stats Taster at University of Glasgow
Teaching biodiversity with Beavers, - CPD, Scottish Beaver Trial
Contagion:Could it Really Happen?
Aereolocos and Spinal Chord presents: RE:action - Parallel worlds
The Beavers are Back
Product DesignEngineering Taster at University of Glasgowand Glasgow School of Art
Science in the City
Whitelee WindfarmScience Special
Astronomy for Beginners
Amphibian and Reptile Ramble
Science Safari: Explore Kelvingrove Museum
The Great GovanScience Reshuffle
Make and Draw Glasgow
LEGUP Community Garden
Whitelee WindfarmScience Special
Astronomy for Beginners
Science Safari: ExploreKelvingrove Museum
Create a Coral Reef
The Health of the City
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01 Photograph Sciencein Glasgow
Glasgow is a hotbed of science, research and industry. From ships to space, Glasgow excels. We’re looking for inspiring photographs which illustrate the theme ‘Science in Glasgow’ showing just what we have to offer. Each day we will display a ‘photo of the day’ on our website, Facebook and Twitter feeds. For full T&C’s please visit:glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk
02 Big Science Pub Quiz
Glasgow Science Festival brings you this light-hearted pub quiz all about science, with plenty of “what happens next?” live demos. Don’t worry if science isn’t your strong point – there’ll be lots of chances for inspired guesswork! The Universal, Sauchiehall LaneWed 06 June 20:00-23:00glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk
03 Glasgow Sculpture Studios presents The Clipperton Project: Artists & Scientists Working Together.
Two free lunchtime talks to introduce the dynamic collabo-ration between art and science that is The Clipperton Project. 20 artists & scientists went to Clipperton (a mid-Pacific island), aiming to spark debate around the social, cultural and ethical issues of contemporary science. Thur 07 June 13:00-14:00Katherine Dunlop (University of Glasgow, marine biologist)with Carlos Ranc (Visual Artist). Thurs 14 June 13:00-14:00Julie Morel (Visual Artist) withSocial Linguistic Researcher.Glasgow Sculpture Studios, The Whisky Bond, Dawson Road,Port [email protected]
04 University of Strathclyde: Research Day
Come along and find out what’s going on in current research being conducted at Strathclyde. There will be over 100 research-ers presenting their research in a friendly environment where members of the public can meet with them and discuss the research face to face. There will also be a Dragons Den style event where researchers pitch for research funding.University of Strathclyde,The Barony HallThurs 07 June 13:00-17:00strath.ac.uk/researchday
05 Robots That CanHelp Us and Hurt Us
A lively talk, touring the world of today's robots, their benefits and the ethical problems they could create. Robots are good at dull, dangerous, and dirty work: they do cleaning, harvesting fruit, pumping petrol, bomb disposal and surveillance. But how far would you trust robots to care for your children, mind your ageing parents, perform surgery, drive your car and fight your wars?University of Glasgow, Boyd Orr Lecture Theatre 1Thurs 7th June19:00-21:00Drop in
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06 The Life of Corpses:Exploring the Ethical Issues of Exhibiting Human Remains
A one-day symposium presented in response to the artwork of Mexican artist Teresa Margolles, exploring the ethical issues around the display of human remains. A number of artistic and scientific professionals will discuss the complex interfer-ence existing between the artistic possibilities of human remains and the ethical responsibilities. Teresa Margolles currently has work on display at Glasgow Sculpture Studios.This event is supported bythe Wellcome Trust.Kelvingrove MuseumConference RoomSat 09 June 11:00-17:[email protected]
07 Café Scientifique: Professor Einstein, You Can Relax. E Still Equals MC2. Probably…
What are neutrinos? Why does nature need them? These enigmatic particles are now thought to be hugely important indeed. Professor Frank Close, author of nine popular bookson science, explains it all and speculates on neutrinos' rolein the early universe and their possible uses. Tron TheatreMon 11 June 19:00-21:00Drop in
08 Functional FitnessMOTs for Older People
Are you an older adult? Do you want to know how your fitness and activity levels compare to others? Or how you can improve your fitness and ability to maintain independence? Come and have a fitness MOT with professionals from the Schoolof Health, Glasgow Caledonian University.Glasgow CaledonianUniversity, ARC Gym Tues 12 June 09:00-12:00Thurs 14 June 09:00-12:00Drop in
09 Stitch and Bitch/Meet the Researcher
Join us at Scotland's only dedicated Knitting Café, learnto knit and have a science natter. You'll meet fellow knitters and medical researchers will be on hand to chat about their research. Funded by the Medical Research Council.Yarn Cake, Queen Margaret DriveTues 12 June 18:00-22:00Wed 13 June 15:00-18:000141 946 5305
10 Designer Athletes: Fair Play or Foul?
Imagine the sporting champions of the future: humans so enhanced by pharmaceuticalsand prosthetics that they smash world records. Should our sporting champions rely on their natural ability, or be allowed to embrace enhancements? The Physiological Society invites you to discuss with speakers fromboth science and ethics.Chaired by Dougie Donnelly.University of Glasgow,Boyd Orr Lt 2Tues 12 June 19:30-21:00glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk
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11 Bugs in Your Poo:Hands-on Hospital Science
Ever wondered how doctors know which bacteria or virus is causing an infection? What exactly is a superbug? How do thousands of samples get processed so that the results are reliable and in time for treatment to make a difference? Come along to find out at our brand new, state of the art NHS Microbiology lab at the Southern General Hospital where you will meet the staff who really put science into action. Southern General Hospital, Microbiology Lab Tues 12 June 15:00-16:00Tues 12 June 16:00-17:00glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk
12 The Ben Nevis Observatory and the Wilson Cloud Chamber
The meteorological observatory on the summit of Ben Nevis was manned continuously from 1883 to 1904. CTR Wilson's scientific path, culminating in the Nobel- winning invention of the cloud chamber, began there in 1894. We recall these two linked stories from Scottish scientific history.University of Glasgow Tues 12 June 11:00 - 12:000141 330 1860
13 Lord Kelvin’s Legacy
William Thomson (Lord Kelvin) was Professor of Natural Philosophy in Glasgow all through the second half of the 19th century. He was a brilliant mathematical physicist, a pioneer of transatlantic telegraphy, and all in all one of the major scientific figures of his time. During this talk we will look at his life and legacy.University of GlasgowTues 12 June 14:00-15:00 0141 330 1860
14 Bright Club Comedy Night
Expect the unexpected asGlasgow academics take to the stage to blend banter with quite brilliant science. Bright Club isa unique comedy night where scientists do stand up. With live music and plenty of laughs. Compered by Sian Bevan. Full line up on GSF website.The Admiral Bar, 72 Waterloo Street Thurs 14 June 19:30-23:00glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk£3.50 + booking fee
15 Contagion:Could it Really Happen?
Could a deadly virus really wipe out the human race, or is this Hollywood fantasy? Hosted as part of the Glasgow Science Festival 2012, join us for a screening of the 2011 blockbuster movie Contagion plus a Q&A session with a panel of experts from the fields of infectious disease where we'll discuss the science behind the movies. Centre for Contemporary ArtsFri 15 June 18.30-21:00www.cca-glasgow.com/home£5 (concession £3)
16 Aereolocos and Spinal Chord Presents: RE:Action - Parallel Worlds
The acrobatic artists from Aereolocos and Spinal Chord unfurl biology in this aerial display show. See colourful science interpreted on hoop and trapeze. Marvel at the dexterous nature of human biology. You’ll be left questioning your understanding of thelaws of physics.Glasgow University Union,Debates ChamberFri 15 June 19:30-21:00spinalchord.com£8 before 01 June, £10 thereafter.£12 on door. £8 students.
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17 Science in the City
To celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day 2012 come along to the CCA to knit and chat about health and wellbeing. Learn to knit whilst chatting to medical researchers. Learn about microbes and take part in small group discussions about health science in the news. Funded by the Medical Research Council.Centre for Contemporary Arts CaféSat 16 June 12:00-16:00Drop in
18 Knitting Microbes -Woolly Artwork
Knitting Microbes is an art project from the University of Glasgow and the Yarn Cake. Knitters across Scotland are invited to create woolly microbes to make a fabulous artwork, at Scotland’s only dedicated knitting cafe. Visit the Festival website for suggested knitting patterns, then bring them along to The Yarn Cake café to add to the infectious display.Yarn Cake, Queen Margaret DriveTues 05 - Sun 17 JuneDrop in
19 Glasgow ScienceCentre on Show
Discover 3 floors of interactive science exhibits, games, illusions and experiences, including ‘MindWorks’, the ‘Be Creative’ zone and the spectacular planetarium and IMAX Cinema. You can meet the experts while exploring the science behind the lives we lead today. Enjoy live shows, learn startling stuff in our workshops and see the world in a new light.Glasgow Science CentreTues 05 - Sun 17 June 10:00-17:000141 420 5000Adults £9:95, (concession £7.95). Planetarium £2.50 supplement pp.IMAX Science Film:£2.50 supplement pp
20 Transit of Venus 2012
Early morning on the 6th of June the planet Venus will transit the Sun. This exceedingly rare event has an illustrious history: the 1769 transit, observed by Captain Cook, helped determine the distance from the Earth to the Sun. Join us for a unique celebration of the 2012 Transit of Venus, as we launch the Glasgow Science Festival with an all-night extravaganza of science, music and the visual arts, with live link-ups to transit observers around the world. Culminating at dawn with observations of the transit in Glasgow.Glasgow Sculpture Studios,The Whisky Bond, Dawson Road,Port DundasTues 05 June 21:00 throughout the nightglasgowsciencefestival.org.uk
21 1952 - 2012: An Astronomical Jubilee
In the past 60 years our understanding of the Universe has been transformed by advances in technology that have opened entire new windows on the cosmos, leading to exciting discoveries in every field of astronomy. In this exhibition we showcase the wonders of the Universe, exploring the remarkable developments in astronomy since 1952.Offshore: Mon 09 April - Sun 17 Apriland show at various locations throughout Juneview online at glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk
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22 L’énergie: Quels Choix Pour Demain? / Energy: What Choices For The Future?
The Alliance Française de Glasgow is hosting a bilingual exhibition focused on energy and sustainable development. A chance to explore through two languages and beautiful images the crucial difficulty of balancing human energy needs against the environmental protection of the Earth. This imaginatively presented exhibition includes a short documentary film and an exploration of all the different sources of energy.Alliance de Française, Park CircusWed 06 June - 17 JuneMon - Thurs 10:00-21:00Fri 10:00-16:00Sat 10:00-13:00Drop in
23 Whitelee WindfarmScience Special
Welcome to Whitelee where you can visit the renewable power exhibition and walk through the windfarm. You can take a trip on an electric bus, join in workshops to build your own land yacht, experiment with turbine design, or explore the many curious and useful things we’ve learned from wildlife and nature.Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Eaglesham MoorSat 09 June 10:00-17:00Sun 10 June 10:00-17:00Sat 16 June 10:00-17:00Sun 17 June 10:00-17:000141 568 5480
24 Riverside Museum:Pushing the Boundaries
Pushing the Boundaries displays Glasgow’s rich industrial heritage to create opportunities for you to make, explore and experi-ment. Join the Glasgow Science Festival and Riverside Museum teams to find out just how Scotland has been Pushing the Boundaries of technology in the past and how we’re still at it today. From tall ships to public transport, from flying machines to a giant steam locomotive.Riverside MuseumSat 09 June 11:00-16:00Drop in
25 Astronomy for Beginners
Explore the universe at Coats Observatory at Paisley Museum! Curious astrological activities will be the order of the day. The Museum garden provides the ideal place to do some sun and cloud spotting, and we’ll help you make your very own sun- spotter to take home (1 hour workshop).Coats Observatory, PaisleySat 09 June 12:00; 13:00; 14:00Sun 10 June 15:00. 16:00Sat 16 June 12:00; 13:00; 14:00Sun 17 June 15:00. 16:00Drop in
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26 Walking Tour: Science on the Streets
Join the tour to uncover some of the strangest history of science and engineering on the everyday streets of Glasgow. Find out how two Glasgow scientists attempted to bring an executed murderer back to life using electricity. See the 'tape measure' in George Square, and discover how a brainwave on Glasgow Green enabled James Watt to kickstart the Industrial Revolution. http://scienceonstreets.phys.strath.ac.uk George Square South West Corner, James Watt StatueSun 10 June 14:00-15:00www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk
27 Zoo-fest atUniversity of Glasgow
A special opening of the Hunterian Zoology Museum as part of University of Glasgow: Science Sunday. Book your places for the Live Exotic Animal Show 'Creatures Great and Small'. Get up close and personal with alien invaders and minibeasts (with the Clyde River Foundation). Follow quiz trails and drop in for butterfly-themed craft activity. University of Glasgow, Zoology Museum, Graham Kerr BldSun 10 June 11:00-16:00Drop in
28 University of Glasgow: Science Sunday
Welcome to the 6th annual Science Sunday extravaganza at the University of Glasgow. Our staff and students have devised a whirl of activities to shortcut you into the vast range of world-class research that goes on here on campus. You’ll find science shows, workshops, equipment and almost endless opportunities to get hands-on. There’s a special opening of the Hunterian Zoology Museum - brace yourselves to face everything from Glaswegian fish to alien species – and don’t miss out on the exotic animal handling show. All brought to you from the Glasgow Science Festival team and our specially invited guests. University of Glasgow, Hunter HallsSun 10 June 10:00-16:00Drop in
29 Meet the Astronauts atRiverside Museum
Drop in to hear NASA Astronaut Ron Garan and NASA Engineer Heather Paul in conversation about the world’s most advanced form of transport. Ron has logged 178 days in space and completed four spacewalks. So if you’ve ever wondered what it takes to live in space or what it’s really like on the space shuttle, this one’s for you.Riverside MuseumSun 10 June 14:00-15:30Drop in
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30 Meet an Astronautat St. Enoch Centre
NASA Astronaut Ron Garan and NASA Engineer Heather Paul will be docking briefly in the St. Enoch Centre to meet shoppers and talk about shuttles, anti-gravity suits and life in space. Drop by to have your questions answered and take part in some fun space activities.St. Enoch CentreWed 13 June 14:00-15:30Drop in
31 An Evening with NASA
Come along to hear NASA Astronaut Ron Garan talk about his career as an astronaut and show video footage of his long duration space flight on board the International Space Station. NASA Engineer Heather Paul will be describing how she supports the astronauts during space-walks and her own aspirations to become an astronaut.University of Strathclyde, John Anderson Bld, Room K325 Wed 13 June 18:30-20:00scottishspaceschool.org.uk
32 Amphibian and Reptile Ramble
When is a frog tadpole a toad? Spot the difference between a lizard and a newt? Curious creatures will be unveiled for you on Froglife’s ramble through Palacerigg Country Park. With luck you’ll see some of these secretive animals up close. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Appropriate outdoor shoes/clothes are recommended. Palacerigg Country Park Sat 16 June 10:00-12:30Drop in
33 Science Safari: Explore Kelvingrove Museum
Journey through Kelvingrove Museum with Glasgow Science Festival and friends. Armed with your map, explore the exhibits to find our hands-on activities. Loads of hands-on fun with a wildlife and environment theme. Kelvingrove Museum & Art GallerySat 16 June 11:00-16:00Sun 17 June 11:00-16:00Drop in
34 The Great GovanScience Reshuffle
Family science activities in and around the Pearce Institute, Govan Cross, and the LEGUP community garden. Learn about how Glasgow’s environment impacts health and fitness within the city. Explore the relationship between a healthy environment and healthy citizens. Meet energy experts, medical researchers and take fitness tests. Sponsored by the Medical Research Council. Pearce institute, GovanSat 16 June 11:00-17:00Drop in
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35 Make and Draw Glasgow
A chance for all ages and abilities to talk and draw and make models of the city. Create its past, record its present or predict its future. Reach for a pencil or modelling materials to capture buildings, people, streets, parks, parties, weather, memories, stories and whatever else springs to mind. Bring along pictures, photos, objects or ideas so we can make records in drawings and models about our city. Materials provided.Village Square, Pearce Institute, GovanSat 16 June 12:00-14:00Drop in
36 LEGUP Community Garden
Fun in the LEGUP community garden. Build solar power and wind turbine models and find out how a spot of gardening can give us more energy and cheer us up. LEGUP Community Garden, GovanSat 16 June 11:00-17:00Drop in
37 Create a Coral Reef
Take a close look at coral, and all the extraordinary inhabitants of a reef. In this hands-on workshop, sculptor Charles Engebretsen and Marine Biologist Katherine Dunlop help you to use clay and plaster casting to create your own coral reef. Glasgow Sculpture Studios, The Whisky Bond, Dawson Road,Port DundasSun 17 June 14:00-16:[email protected]
38 The Health of the City
In the People’s Palace, built for the industrial poor of Glasgow’s East End, find out the unnerving truth about the city’s public health in days gone by. Experts will be there to discuss the efforts made to improve the wellbeing of Glasgow residents, view film footage and dynamic activities will be on hand to complete this fascinating experience.People’s Palace, Glasgow GreenSun 17 June 12:00-16:00Drop in
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41 The Human Body in Action
Pull a body apart and put it together again; compare a human skeleton with the skeletons of bats, cats and reptiles; investi-gate how your own lungs, heart and muscles work. This laboratory workshop will take you on a journey of discovery through the wonders of the living body.Glasgow Caledonian University
Wed 06 June 10:00-11:30Thurs 07 June 10:00-11:30Tues 12 June 10:00-11:30Wed 13 June 10:00-11:30Thurs 14 June 10:00-11:300141 330 5370
40 Solar Investigators
In this early years workshop children will use solar telescopes to safely view the Sun and learn about its features before exploring the importance of the Sun to life on earth. There will also be an opportunity to take in a planetarium show and explore Coats Observatory. Meets CfE learning outcome SCN 0-06a.Coats Observatory Garden, PaisleyNursery Wed 06 June 11:00Thurs 07 June 11:00Tues 12 June 11:00Wed 13 June 11:00Thurs 14 June 11:000141 889 3151 or e-mail [email protected]
39 Glasgow Science Centre Schools Programme
A range of science education themes and subjects designed for schools and to cover all age groups from P1 through to S6. Depending on the choices made a visit may consist of live shows, IMAX films, participatory workshops, lab time and free time to explore the three floors of public exhibit space. All programmed activities are aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence. Glasgow Science Centre
Wed 06 - Fri 08 June various timesMon 11 - Fri 15 June various times0141 420 5000
£4 per student forscience mall + 1 activity
£6 per student forscience mall + 2 activities
42 Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Schools Programme
Tour the visitor centre, and choose one of two workshops:(1) Windworks - investigate the design of wind turbines and test four different blade shapes to discover which gives the greatest output OR (2) Wind, rain or shine - investigate how we use natural resources to generate electricityand explore three renewable energies; wind, hydro and solar.Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Eaglesham Moor
Wed 06 - Fri 08 June 10:00-12:00Wed 06 - Fri 08 June 12:30-14:30Mon 11 - Fri 15 June 10:00-12:00Mon 11 - Fri 15 June 12:30-14:300141 568 5480£2pp, minimum group of 10
43 Ask an Astronaut:GLOW Meet
Making use of live questions and a Live Rover Challenge, the Scottish Space School is going all out to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. NASA astronaut Ron Garan and NASA Engineer Heather Paul will present to 4000 pupils in 60 schools across Scotland about what it’s like to live in space on the International Space Station and how they support Space Walkers. GLOW- Education Scotland Website
Wed 13 June 10:00-11:00glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk
45 Using and Losing Bugs
There are more types of microorganisms (or bugs) than you can imagine, and they turn up in every place you can think of. In this workshop session we’ll find out how easy it is to use bugs to make something useful for humans by using an extract from their cells to produce fruit juice. We will then see how easy it is to lose them by trying to get rid of a simulated germ from our own skins. How much do we really need to wash to get “clean”? University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton Campus
Thurs 14 June 10:00- 12:000141 330 5370
46 L’énergie: Quels Choix Pour Demain?/ Energy: What Choices For the Future?
The Alliance Française de Glasgow is hosting a bilingual exhibition (French – English) focused on energy and sustainable development. A chance to explore through two languages and beautiful images the crucial difficulty of balancing human energy needs against the environmental protection of the Earth. Alliance de Française, Park Circus
Wed 06 - Sun 17 JuneMon - Thurs 10:00-21:00Fri 10:00-16:00Sat 10:00-13:000141 331 4080 or e-mail [email protected]
44 The Beavers are Back
Scottish Beaver Trail staff present this interactive cross-curricular workshop for P7 pupils learning about biodiver-sity, beavers and their reintro-duction into the wild in Britain. Pupils get to grips identifying beaver skulls, pelts, feeding signs and tracks. They then test their dam-building abilities against each other by taking part in a dam-building challenge. Will your class be as good as the beavers at building? Includes teacher pack and visit to University of Glasgow Zoology Museum. University of Glasgow, Zoology Museum
Wed 13 June 10:00-11.30, 12.30-14:00Thurs 14 June 10:00-11.30, 12.30-14:00Fri 15 June 10:00-11.30, 12.30-14:000141 330 5370
47 Seeing is Believing
Your eyes are one of the most crucial of all organs. Without them, it’s difficult to make sense of the world around you. The workshop you’re about to take part in will test the way you see the world – and that’s both the one around you, and the world inside your head. Intriguing tests will demonstrate to you how your eyes and your brain work together for your benefit. We’ll show you what amazing tools your eyes are!Glasgow Caledonian University
Thurs 07 June 10:00-12:00Fri 08 June 10:00-12:00Mon 11 June 10:00-12:00Wed 13 June 10:00-12:000141 330 5370
48 Be a Microbiologist at University of Glasgow
A hands-on diagnostics lab looking at infectious diseases caused by bacteria, parasites and viruses. Pupils will explore several microbial diseases before trying to diagnose a ‘patient’ by analysing their recent medical history and by performing simple microscopicand biochemical tests on blood or stool samples taken fromthe patient.University of Glasgow
Fri 08 June 9:45-11:30, Fri 08 June 12:45-14:300141 330 5370
49 Celebration of Engineering and Science 2012
This event celebrates the achievements of the Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s network of over 500 Young Engineers and Science Clubs across Scotland. Clubs will showcase their STEM projects and compete in a series of challenges and competitions. The event will also host the Junior Green Energy and Junior Saltire Prize Awards. Showcasing is by invitation only but visiting groups welcome as spectators.Glasgow Science Centre
Fri 08 June 9:00-15:[email protected]
50 Product DesignEngineering Taster at University of Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art
Use your design flair to generate ideas and then translate them into reality at this event which aims to give you a flavour of life on the Product Design Engineering course run by Glasgow University (Mech. Eng.) and Glasgow School of Art. Pupils will take part in an idea- generation activity and a design- and-build challenge, and current undergraduates will talk about the projects they’re working on.Glasgow School of Art -Skypark SP5, 45 Finneston Street, Glasgow
Mon 11 June 12:30-14:30Wed 13 June 12:30-14:30Fri 15 June 12:30-14:300141 330 5370
53 From Sellotape® toFireflies: Things ThatGlow in the Dark!
Explore all things that shine in these entertaining scientific demonstrations. What do fireflies and glow-worms have in common with disposable nappies? Find out why your clothes glow under the lights in a disco, and why the skinof the 'Blue People' of Trouble-some Creek was indeed blue. Fun demonstrations look at where light might be produced or utilised in chemical, physical and biological settings.University of Glasgow, Tues 12 June 13:30-14:300141 330 5370
54 Engineering Taster at University of Glasgow
Learn about how engineering has shaped the modern world and how engineers are working to address the grand challenges we face today. Take part in a talk and one of three workshops with University of Glasgow engineers. Workshop 1: Choco-late Engineering- test the structural properties of chocolate bars with the Mechanical Engineers or Workshop 2: Solar Cars- design, build and race your solar powered cars with the Aeronau-tical Engineers or Workshop 3: build your very own electronic bagpipes with the Electronic and Nanoscale Engineers.University of Glasgow
Wed 13 June 10:00-12:000141 330 5370
52 Genetics: Blame Your Parents at University of Glasgow
Ever wondered why you look and behave the way you do? Your parents provided the genes (nature) and the environment (nuture). Join Dr Kevin O’Dell at the University of Glasgow for a lab session and discussion around genetics, inheritance and how it’s all your parents fault!University of Glasgow
Tues 12 June 10:00-12:00Tues 12 June 12:30-14:300141 330 5370
51 Chemistry Taster atUniversity of Glasgow
The case of the missing mutt. Join staff in the University of Glasgow chemistry labs to make use of CSI Forensics to discover who pinched Penelope the Prized Pooch. After the workshop comes a chance to take part in an interactive lecture-demo.University of Glasgow
Tues 12 June 10:00-12:00 Tues 12 June 12:30-14:300141 330 5370
55 Maths and Stats Tasterat University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow staff in the School of Maths and Stats brings you an afternoon of activities designed to challenge your pupils. The ‘Funmaths show’ focuses on mathematical enjoyment, with interactive puzzles to help develop pupils’ mathematical skills (logic, numeracy and decision making). In the stats lab ‘Getting into Shape: How to Tell the Boys from the Girls’, size measurement data is used to distinguish the sexes in species that aren’t visually distinct. Explore what it is that makes human faces different betweenthe sexes.University of Glasgow
Thurs 14 June 12:30-14:300141 330 5370
57 STEM Ambassadors /Teacher Networking Event
This event offers teachers and STEM Ambassadors the opportunity to meet informally and discuss how STEM Ambassa-dors can work effectively within a school, with the aim of inspiring and enthusing pupilsin the STEM subjects.TBCTues 12 June 16:00-18:00Invite only
58 TeachMeet Glasgow Science Festival - Guerilla CPD
‘Guerrilla’ CPD means you deliver the training as well as receive it. When you sign up, you’ll be invited to volunteer to give a short talk (7 minutes or just 2 minutes) on something you’ve been doing or discovering in your science teaching. University of GlasgowWed 13 June 16:30-18:30http://teachmeet.pbworks.comor 0141 330 5370
59 Teaching Biodiversitywith Beavers - CPD,Scottish Beaver Trial
A cross-curricular CPD training event for primary and secondary teachers. Bring biodiversity into the classroom with a range of curriculum-linked activities. Learn more about the first formal trial reintroduction of a mammal into the wild in Britain. This event includes a training workshop and pack and a visit to Zoology Museum.University of Glasgow,Zoology MuseumThurs 14 June 16:00-18:000141 330 5370
56 SSERC CPD for Primary and Secondary Teachers - From Reebops to Wizards
This free course features workshops focused on Inheritance at levels 2 & 3 (some from previous SSERC residential courses). We’re looking for pairs of primary and secondary practitioners from the same learning community so that we can devote time and guidance to help them develop transition activities. Delegates will receive resources to take back to use in their clusters.University of GlasgowTues 12 June 16:30-18:300141 330 5370
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Do you know about the 'Bearsden Shark'? This 330 million year old shark was found in a stream in the north west of Glasgow, and can be seen today on display in the Hunterian Museum. Or Attend Zoo-fest to learn about some special Glaswegian fish. You can also help us build a Coral Reef at the Glasgow Sculpture Studio and learn about all the fishy inhabitants.
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