Bold Futures for Cambridge Science Centre – a statement from our CEO, John Bull “It’s impossible to foretell the future, but one thing is certain – today’s young people will be living and shaping it. I’m optimistic that they can steer us to a place where we can thrive, infuriatingly though not everyone has the same opportunity to contribute. Bold Futures Grant I’m certain that the world will be a better place if every young person has an equal chance to play a role in the global transformation towards a more sustainable future. It’s fabulous to be part of the team at Cambridge Science Centre ..read more

We are delighted to welcome Bruntwood SciTech as our sponsors for the following weekend’s events at The Grand Arcade in Cambridge. 26th/27th November 3rd/4th December 10th/11th December As a charity, we are grateful to Bruntwood SciTech for their kind sponsorship which allows us to hold our interactive STEM-based shows and activities over these weekends. Our PopUpScience Centre can be found on Floor 1 and is open from 10am – 5pm on a Saturday and 11am – 5pm each Sunday. Entry is free ..read more

We were lucky enough to be invited to the recent Cambridge Rare Diseases Network event on Saturday 26 November at The Guild Hall in Cambridge. Science Communicators, Mario and Amy went along with our brand new game, EvoLOOTion – and what a success! Apparently it was better than Minecraft! It is always a pleasure to do something a little different and to showcase how exciting science can be to different audiences. We were delighted to be involved with our good friends at CRDN, who do outstanding work in our local community ..read more

We are delighted to welcome Citrix as our sponsors for the following weekend’s events at The Grand Arcade in Cambridge. 5th & 6th November 12th & 13th November 19th & 20th November As a charity, we are grateful to Citrix for their kind sponsorship which allows us to hold our interactive STEM-based shows and activities over these weekends. Our PopUpScience Centre can be found on Floor 1 and is open from 10am – 5pm on a Saturday and 11am – 5pm each Sunday. Entry is free ..read more

We are delighted to bring our PopUpScience Centre back to The Grand Arcade, Floor 1, for this October half-term. We will be joining others who will be using The Grand Arcade as a platform to showcase some of the best circular economy initiatives from across Cambridgeshire through a programme of interactive workshops and an exhibition space over the half-term week. Choose from a range of workshops and activities focusing on repairing, recycling and reusing. Why not find out more about ‘Let’s Go Circular! We are open every day from 10.00am to 5.00pm, except Sunday when we open at 11.00am. We wi ..read more

Cambridge Science Centre will be bringing science to Queensgate between 13th and 21st August with a PopUpScience roadshow aimed at young people and their families.  Free to attend and open every day, families can explore and discover science through our interactive activities, busking science and hands-on exhibits. Anglia Ruskin University Peterborough have been instrumental in making this event happen.  Rebecca Porter, Head of Development at Cambridge Science Centre said: “We are grateful to those on the ARU Peterborough team for their support with this important event. This suppor ..read more

WORKSHOP EvoLOOTion Evolution involves a lot of randomness, but how can that change a population? In this workshop, we will explore the concepts of evolution and variation. Have a look at cats and kittens and the variations that may be inherited, and play a board game that examines how random changes occur. Book your School Visit now - Fill in our Booking Form ..read more

WORKSHOP On the Road Ever thought about the ground under your feet? Get on the road for this interactive workshop about making roads, using real-life examples from the A14 along the way. In this three-part hands on-workshop, you’ll go on an inspiring journey to learn all about road building. Play the role of an engineer, a materials scientist and an environmental scientist to probe the layers of materials that make up a road. Then, working in teams, explore how to minimise the environmental impact of road building – learning practical skills including measuring, weighing and engineering as ..read more

WORKSHOP Eye on Evolution Have you ever wondered how our eyes actually see? This hands-on workshop explores the way we think human eyes have evolved. Follow the likely stages of the evolution of the human eye while making a pinhole viewer to highlight the crucial steps – from how we tell light from dark to focusing with a lens. This is an illuminating introduction to the anatomy of the eye will highlight the different types of eyes we see in animals today. Book your School Visit now - Fill in our Booking Form ..read more

WORKSHOP Skills for Space Have you got what it takes to be an astronaut or a space scientist, a mission controller or space engineer? Put your skills to the test in interactive workshop preparing you to become part of an imaginary space mission. It takes a whole galaxy of people to send an astronaut into space – from scientists to mission controllers and from doctors to engineers. In this interactive workshop, young explorers can find out what it’s like to work in the space industry – preparing the next generation of inter-galactic adventurers. Working in small groups to solve problems, you ..read more