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Inspiring science for all...

From hands-on robot programming to iconic explosion demonstrations, our education service is here to provide inspiring science and technology experiences for our schools and community.

 



Introduction

As a member of the Scottish Science Centre Network, Dundee Science Centre is an HMIE-inspected educational organisation.  We exist to offer inspiring science experiences for learners of all ages, supporting school and community education, and Curriculum for Excellence.

DinoDig is coming back! DinoDig is coming back!
Our DinoDig pit will return on 28th January for public shows, school workshops and birthday parties.

Meet the Scientist days Meet the Scientist days
On 16th and 17th March we will be running our next Meet the Scientist event with a range of researchers from University of Dundee, University of Abertay, University of St Andrews and James Hutton Institute (previously SCRI) showcasing their research!

Magnificent Microbes 2012! Magnificent Microbes 2012!
Magnificent Microbes was an extremely successful event of 2010 and we are very excited to have it returning to Dundee Science Centre in March!

Careers Speed Networking Careers Speed Networking
With the season for careers fairs fast approaching the Dundee Science Centre would like to offer a fun, FREE, exciting opportunity to your school: a Careers Speed Networking event. As STEM Ambassador contract holders for the North East of Scotland we have many motivated volunteers who would love to come into schools to talk about their careers and how they got to be where they are today, and the Careers Speed Dating event is the perfect way to get a wide range of careers representatives in one room at the same time.

Early Explorers Early Explorers
In February's Early Explorers we'll be using our DinoDig to dig out a stegasaurus!

Solids, Liquids and Gases workshop Solids, Liquids and Gases workshop
We are pleased to announce that we will be running our Solids, Liquids and Gases workshop from 6th – 19th February over the mid-term period for both schools and public audiences.

Travel subsidy available for school visits Travel subsidy available for school visits
Additional funds are now available to contribute to the transport costs of school visits made to centre until the end of term! This funding is limited so please get in touch ASAP if you would like to secure yours!

CPD sessions for 2011/2012 CPD sessions for 2011/2012
Dundee Science Centre is a great place to bring your school kids, so why not come along and explore the centre for yourselves first! Our CPD sessions give you the chance to learn some new science activities, build confidence in specific science topics, experience a workshop, see the centre and enjoy coffee and a cake while you meet some other teachers.

We have FREE places available for all teachers - book your places now!

Loan Boxes Loan Boxes
These fun and exciting loan boxes contain resources, materials and a teacher pack full of ideas, for you to use in the classroom for a week.

On Yer Bike! On Yer Bike!
Dundee Science Centre is making life easier for those travelling on two wheels. The Centre has instigated the installation of new cycle lockers, with a total of 14 installed

New STEM programmes at Dundee Science Centre New STEM programmes at Dundee Science Centre
We are pleased to announce that, with effect from 1st July 2011, Dundee Science Centre is the new STEMNET contract holder for North East Scotland.

Lots of free support for schools for 2011 Lots of free support for schools for 2011
We are delighted to offer a variety of free programmes for primary and secondary schools, teachers, and other educators.

Come and have fun - as often as you like Come and have fun - as often as you like
At Dundee Science Centre, Sensation, we have introduced a very special offer for the 2011 holiday season.

Dundee Science Centre Roadshows Dundee Science Centre Roadshows
Shoppers can find out more about what’s on at Dundee Science Centre, Sensation this year when we take part in six roadshow events... at major shopping centres around Scotland.

Early Explorers Special Offer! Early Explorers Special Offer!
Book in for five Early Explorer Sessions and get one FREE!!

IN WITH THE OLD, AND THE NEW! IN WITH THE OLD, AND THE NEW!
Dundee Science Centre welcomed their youngest and oldest visitors when they paid us a visit...

Scientists on Tour - FREE Secondary school outreach visits available! Scientists on Tour - FREE Secondary school outreach visits available!
A limited number of FREE outreach visits are available to book now! Take advantage of this special offer for visits until the end of May 2011.

Free places for Dundee Schools Free places for Dundee Schools
If you are a Dundee City Council school we are able to offer you free admission for your class visit to Dundee Science Centre

Dundee Science Centre celebrates national award-winning team member! Dundee Science Centre celebrates national award-winning team member!
We are delighted that our own Coffee Shop Supervisor, Sam Wallace, has been announced winner of a national tourism industry award: the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions' 'Rising Star' award.

Free places for Perth and Kinross Council Schools Free places for Perth and Kinross Council Schools
If you are a Perth and Kinross Council school we are able to offer you free admission for your class visit to Dundee Science Centre.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
You can now follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Our workshops and shows offer inspiring science for all. From nursery, to primary school and through to secondary...

 


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