Explorathon at Glasgow Doors Open Day

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane | Glasgow, SC

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🔬🎭 From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits as part of the Scotland-wide “Explorathon” festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open Days.
ℹ Find out more at: https://www.explorathon.co.uk/events-programme/explorathon-at-glasgow-doors-open-day/
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🆓 This event is free and all hands-on activities are drop-in, no booking needed. Additional workshops require booking online, see details below:
🗓️ Sat 20 September - LANGUAGE TASTER: TRADITIONAL FLAVOURS & RECIPES IN CATALONIA, SPAIN & ITALY, 11:00-12:00
Join us for an interactive workshop to discover the origin and traditions around a selection of popular dishes enjoyed in each season of the year in Catalonia, Spain and Italy.
Book online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/language-taster-traditional-flavors-recipes-in-catalonia-spain-italy-tickets-1449379425879
🗓️ Sat 20 / Sun 21 September - RESEARCHERS AT WORK: TOURS OF THE ARC, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30
Come along and see our researchers in action! We’re hosting small group tours showcasing the world-class research going on in the ARC.
Book online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researchers-at-work-tours-of-the-arc-tickets-1460446497789
🗓️ Sun 21 September - SUPERHERO SCIENCE, 11:00-12:00
Ever wondered if superpowers could be real? Join our Agents of Awesome for Superhero Science to explore the amazing science behind superhuman abilities!
Book online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/superhero-science-tickets-1431572575109
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University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane, 38 Church Street, Glasgow, G11 5, United Kingdom

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