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Southampton Science and Engineering Day 2025 | What's On
"Toastrack" vintage bus: 100 years of engineering in 1 ride!
Join the Toastrack team on a unique tour around Highfield and Boldrewood Campuses in the University's own 96-year-old bus! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a first-hand experience of ...Read More
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A better world with lasers
Lasers are cool - but can they save the world? Come and find out! *Become a 'coral detective' in our interactive 'coral reef' and see how lasers are helping us understand the im ...Read More
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A fetus' guide to lifelong health
Why is keeping healthy so tough for some of us, but seems easy for others? And why is it that the so-called 'non-communicable' diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes st ...Read More
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Acoustic chambers and the jet noise lab | Lab Tour
Visit the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research laboratories and experience the strange environments of an anechoic chamber and a reverberation chamber! In these 10-minute ...Read More
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Acoustic metamaterials
We demonstrate acoustic metamaterials (AMM) as a lightweight and compact solution for low-frequency sound insulation. You will observe how different materials transmit sound tr ...Read More
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Adults are hopeless, children will change the world | Workshop
Environmental scientists struggle to communicate research findings to the public in an effective and understandable fashion. This happens for a range of reasons, including the domi ...Read More
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Advancing the field of environmental biotechnology
Engineering and biology might sound like very different subjects - but by putting together we can do so much more, and we'd love to share this with you! The Environmental Biotec ...Read More
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Aeroacoustics: noise from flowing air
Do you like the sound of hand dryers in public toilets? Surely not?! But where does the noise come from? Why is it so unpleasant? And, finally, how can we reduce it? Come a ...Read More
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AI and Lasers: Control the Future of Manufacturing | Lab Tour
Visit the Smart Fibre-Optic High Power Photonics (HiPPo) laboratory and step into the world of lasers and AI (artificial intelligence)! Did you know lasers were probably used fo ...Read More
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AI Driven Story Writing on Climate Action
Discover the magic of story and GenAi with the Centre for Music Education and Social Justice! Meet our interactive robot and explore climate action stories written by local stu ...Read More
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AI@Southampton: AI in Action
AI@Southampton, brought to you by the University of Southampton's Web Science Institute, brings together the latest research and expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) from acro ...Read More
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Anatomage: the human body digitised
Ever wondered just what a human liver looks like? Come to this session and have a go on the special Anatomage table at the School of Health Sciences. The system uses real i ...Read More
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Are you smarter than artificial intelligence?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us - it shows you engaging posts on social media, it helps you find your destination on car journeys and it can converse with you via cha ...Read More
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Are you smarter than artificial intelligence? | Talk
Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us - it shows you engaging posts on social media, it helps you find your destination on car journeys and it can converse with you via cha ...Read More
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Art and Media Technology Showcase
Come and see work and research from Winchester School of Art, Department of Art & Media Technology. Play games, engage with creative technology (VR / AR) and interactive digital me ...Read More
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Artificial muscles and sensors for robots
When we look at the machines and robots in today's world, they are generally rigid, made of hard materials and using hard motors. In contrast, our own muscles, organs, and sensors ...Read More
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Atoms, Crystals and Diffraction: Probing the Structures of Materials
Get hands-on with these exciting activities exploring the atomically small world of crystallography! Come and meet Dr. Vicki Greenacre and other Chemistry researchers, and have ...Read More
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Aurora Art | Workshop
Become an Aurora Zoo citizen scientist and take home your very own scientifically accurate aurora themed art work. Participants will also learn about the plight of the polar be ...Read More
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Aurora Zoo
How does nature create such a beautiful show? Come and do real aurora science, by looking at pictures of the northern lights nobody has ever seen before and telling us what you see ...Read More
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Back in Time
Our world is changing rapidly, but how do we know what the past looked like? Use a microscope to see and learn to identify a range of fossils, including fossil pollen and insec ...Read More
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Biofilms: Microbial communities in action
Microscopic life is all around us. Whether in the natural environment or within our own bodies, these tiny organisms group together to form microbial communities, that we call biof ...Read More
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Biological breakthroughs with the next generation of researchers
This exciting exhibition will showcase the creative and engaging outreach projects developed by the 2025 Master's students from the School of Biological Sciences. Students will pre ...Read More
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Biorefinery: The waste transformation journey
Did you know that the UK generate about 9.5 million tonnes of food waste each year, worthing around £14 billion? Join members of the Water and Environmental Engineering group t ...Read More
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Black Hole Poetry | Workshop
Get creative with all the amazing language involved in black hole astronomy research and make your own found poem! You will learn what black holes are, how astronomers learn abo ...Read More
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Black Holes and Einstein's Gravity!
Have you ever wondered how black holes work? How does Einstein's theory of gravity predict black holes? How do we detect and find these objects? What are the latest facts we kno ...Read More
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Board game legends: Mathematics and strategy unite
Explore the board games Dobble and SET, where quick thinking meets mathematical brilliance. These exciting and widely loved games are not only great fun but also hold fascinating m ...Read More
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Bonkers Biomaterials for bones and bacteria
Bones are very important in the body as they help provide structure, allow us to move, and protect our vital organs such as the brain, heart, & lungs. Bones are also incredibly str ...Read More
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Bouldering and Climbing | Taster Session
Are you ready to challenge yourself and have fun while climbing? The Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre climbing and bouldering wall session offers a unique opportunity to pus ...Read More
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Braintastic! Science: Am I Normal? | Show
What do you think is normal? Does 'normal' even exist at all? In this fun, interactive show by Braintastic! Science, dive into statistics, genetics, evolution and brain pla ...Read More
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Build a bat box
Join Sholing Valleys Study Centre to build your very own bat box and learn why bats are special! You'll get to take your bat box home for free and find out the best places to h ...Read More
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Build a LEGO Mosaic
Dive into the wonders of archaeology and build a stunning LEGO mosaics! This activity combines creativity with historical exploration, allowing you to recreate scenes from anci ...Read More
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Build your own Airplane!
In this hands-on activity you can construct your own paper airplane. We have a set of suggested designs for you to try out, but of course you can also develop your own! We have ple ...Read More
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Can you hear the shape of a drum?
Can two drums with different shapes make the same sound? This question was posed long ago and is surprisingly difficult to answer. Come and try for yourself! Our Mathematicians ...Read More
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Can you test the hearing of a baby?
Explore a simulator of the measurement method we use to test hearing in babies - the 'Auditory Brainstem Response'. Try changing the test level (and frequency) to see how responses ...Read More
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Cell Hijack!
Do you know about the link between HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer? Anyone with a cervix can get cervical cancer, and it is one of the most common cancers in women u ...Read More
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Charge Up! The Body Heat Energy Expedition
Do you know your body heat is an energy source that can be turned into electricity? Can you light up the LED just by using the energy from your palm? Find out the interesti ...Read More
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Chemical Engineering | Lab Tour
Visit the Chemical Engineering Teaching Laboratory at the School of Chemistry and learn about what chemical engineers do! The 21st Century brings new challenges with growing dem ...Read More
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Chemistry makes Scents!
Why do things smell? Share your favourite and least favourite smells, and learn about the molecules that make chemistry make scents. Join the team from the Royal Society of ...Read More
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Code your own Robot!
This unique activity will give you the opportunity to get hands-on with autonomous robots, and discover the world of navigation and control. Place yourself in the shoes of a roboti ...Read More
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Colouring with Southampton Greenpeace
Come and colour in some illustrations of deep sea animals and learn more about them and why they are at threat from deep sea mining, or take part in a fun quiz about plastics and f ...Read More
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Computed Tomography: real life X-ray vision | Lab Tour
Join our X-ray CT Mystery Tour! Are you ready to become scientific sleuths and use the phenomenal power of your mind's eye to decode what's hiding in our "light box"? Or, if yo ...Read More
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Crack the Code: A Materials Engineering Escape Room experience
Join the nC2 Engineering Consultancy from the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences to investigate Professor Nogood, who has stolen an nC2 bag and locked it in her safe box. ...Read More
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Creative Workshop with Tracey Bush by John Hansard Gallery
Professional book artist, Tracey Bush, will be delivering a drop-in workshop inspired by Kathy Prendergast's exhibition at John Hansard Gallery. Irish artist, Kathy Prendergast, ...Read More
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Darwin, Dodos and Dinosaurs
Scientists form the EvoPalaeoLab will be on hand to explain the research they have undertaken this year. This year we have re-described the Dodo, demonstrated the increased divers ...Read More
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Design your own para-sheet with Southampton Spaceflight!
We at Southampton Spaceflight love all things space! From designing rockets to building all terrain rovers, we like to challenge ourselves. A key part of any launch system (esp ...Read More
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Domestication: What Happened to the Plants?
Long, long ago in a faraway land somewhere near modern day Turkey, Neolithic people did something that would change our lives forever... They started growing food alongside their s ...Read More
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Drone simulator flying experience
See if you have what it takes to pilot a research drone from our state of the art ground control station. Using a simulation of the real drone you can get a feel for how to fly a l ...Read More
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Drones in Action: transforming medical logistics | Talk
Join Professor Tom Cherrett and the Transportation Research Group for an engaging talk that delves into the fascinating world of drones and their role in transforming medical logis ...Read More
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Electric Vehicles: Charging Stations of the Future
Electric vehicles are a key element of a future net-zero transport system, crucially producing zero exhaust emissions or particulates, however they require renewable energy electri ...Read More
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Electronic Construction
Join the Southampton University Wireless Society and get hands-on building your very own MadLab gadget to take home! You'll dive into the world of electronics by learning how to w ...Read More
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Electronic Textiles
Fabrics can think, smell and talk. They can do much more than just provide protection and aesthetics to the human body. At the University of Southampton, we are not only thinking t ...Read More
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Engage with the Southampton Libraries and Archives
Come and meet the Southampton Libraries and Archives team and learn about everything on offer in your local library, that extends to far more than just books! Learn about some ...Read More
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Experience the R. J. Mitchell Wind Tunnel | Lab Tour
The Mitchell wind tunnel has a long history in aerodynamics in the UK, initially in its birthplace of Farnborough but subsequently here in Southampton. Being used for everything fr ...Read More
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Explore the world of immersive audio | Lab Tour
Come and experience virtual acoustic reality in our 3D audio lab at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research! Through our tour of the 3D audio lab and listening rooms, you ...Read More
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Exploring Neutron Stars!
Imagine an object so dense and heavy in our universe that one teaspoon volume of it weighs 10 million tons! Neutron stars are some of the densest and heaviest objects in our Unive ...Read More
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Fancy a free hearing check?
Using the online Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) hearing check, you can discover the importance of regular hearing checks and see how good your hearing is. How ...Read More
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Finding cures and making medicines
Can you solve the clues and help us find a breakthrough? In this 'escape room' style activity you'll need to piece together the evidence, solve creative puzzles and think like a ...Read More
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Fish-on-a-chip
Fish are used in toxicity tests for chemical regulation and in environmental monitoring programmes. The use of animals poses an ethical challenge for society. IN addition, thes ...Read More
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Flexible Nanoelectronics
Future electronics will be smart, flexible, bendable, made from sustainable, not-toxic materials and will be easy to recycle. We use nanotechnology and draw inspiration from na ...Read More
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Flight Simulation Experience
Experience flight in the Boeing Flight Simulator Laboratory at Boldrewood Innovation Campus! You will get to fly aircraft ranging from passenger jets to fighter jets in excitin ...Read More
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Flying Solutions: Exploring UK's future of medical logistics with drones
Experience the fascinating world of drones and their transformative potential in medical logistics! Join the Transportation Research Group team and step into their virtual real ...Read More
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Fruit Friends Size Game
Welcome to this short game to help you understand how big babies are at different stages in the womb! Of course to guide you through the game are our funny fruit friends that c ...Read More
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Games with Board in the City!
Come and meet the team from Southampton's first ever Board Game Café! We recently celebrated our 9th birthday and we have over 1,000 board games! We are delighted to be at the ...Read More
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Grow your first Hydroponic System with Seeds for Thought | Workshop
Discover the future of farming with this hands-on hydroponics workshop! You'll learn how to grow plants using water instead of soil - an innovative and sustainable method perfect f ...Read More
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Grow your own organoids
Do you want to learn how we grow organoids, or mini organs, in the lab, and what they are used for? Come and learn how to make organoids by 'growing your own'. You'll have the ...Read More
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Guess The Gas
Astronomers learn about gases in space by looking at light. Different gases produce different spectra of light - also known as rainbows! Join us in a spectroscopy experiment from o ...Read More
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Gummy Bear Colour Hero
Who can sort the most Gummy Bears by their colour? Doesn't sound too difficult? Then come and put your perceptions to the test in our Gummy Bear sorting competition, where our spec ...Read More
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Join the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust in creating a Wilder Future! For over 60 years Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have protected the wildlife and wild pl ...Read More
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Hampshire Bat Group
Discover the fascinating world of bats with the Hampshire Bat Group! This interactive exhibit aims to promote and support bat conservation in Hampshire while raising public awarene ...Read More
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High Speed Railways: can you optimise their earthworks?
Join the Infrastructure Research Group to discover how civil engineers design infrastructure such as High Speed Railways. You will have a chance to build your own model embankm ...Read More
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Human Powered Submarine: Mini-Submarine Activity
The Southampton University Human Powered Submarine Society is excited to offer you the opportunity to take part in our first-ever 'Water-bottle Submarine Races'! Pick and choose ...Read More
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ID Card Hacking
Get hands-on with the science behind ID cards, where you'll have the opportunity to try out equipment used by security professionals! Come and try hacking some of the UK's most ...Read More
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Inside Story: Making a theatre production environmentally friendly | Workshop
Small touring musical shows face significant challenges in minimizing their environmental impacts due to limited resources and tight budgets. They can't afford eco-friendly technol ...Read More
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Journeying through the world's bridges and uncovering the maths within
Join a journey back in time to the city of Konigsberg and its famous bridges! In this hands-on adventure, you will uncover the mathematical secrets behind journeying this iconic ci ...Read More
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Learn CPR to save a life
Have you ever wondered what it takes to save a life? Join members of the Health Sciences team for an interactive session on basic life support and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscit ...Read More
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Levitation with sound
Sound helps us communicate and entertains us. We can use sound to see through our bodies (ultrasound), but did you know we can move objects with sound? Come and see how objects ...Read More
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LifeLab Healthy Bones
Come and visit the LifeLab team to discover how to keep your bones healthy with our top tips for strong bones! We have fun, hands on, engaging and interactive activities for all a ...Read More
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Light Detectives: Saving the world with Microchips
Can you solve the puzzle of what's making someone ill or what's polluting the seas? Want to see how we build tiny laboratories onto microchips? Through our interactive and hands-on ...Read More
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Light Express | Laser Show
Join Southampton scientists to explore the world of lasers in a fun, exciting, interactive show! Watch the laser show and enjoy multiple demonstrations of key photonics concepts ...Read More
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Make waves to save our coasts!
Imagine your local seaside town is flooding and the beach is being washed into the sea during storms and high tides. What would you do to help stop this from happening? With climat ...Read More
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Making the invisible, visible!
Have you ever wondered if there is more around us than the eye can, see? How do rainbows in the sky appear and then disappear? Come along and discover secret colours that a ...Read More
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Making Waves: Exploring the World
Join the SUSU Physics Society to go on a journey to explore the world of light and sound through interactive and exciting experiments! First, come to see what a wave looks like ...Read More
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Mars-Bar Bridge Building Challenge
Where will you end up on the leader board? Will your structure be a Tay Bridge failure or a Tower Bridge triumph? You only have paper and tape as building materials, and the loa ...Read More
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Marvellous Microscopes Roadshow
Explore the world of marvellous microscopes! Come join staff from the Biomedical Imaging Unit to get a hands-on microscopy experience, using advanced and hobby grade microsco ...Read More
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Master the noise: active control of sound and vibration
With the growing popularity of noise-cancelling headphones, active noise control is quickly becoming a well-known technology. There are many unwanted sounds around us, and we o ...Read More
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Maths with a twist
Dive into the fascinating world of fluid dynamics! Fluid dynamics is a subject with a long history - a virtual parade of famous mathematicians have explored the subject. Yet, w ...Read More
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Measuring blood flow with ultrasound
Learn how sound enables quick and accessible blood flow monitoring. A simple demonstrator will guide you through the basic facts about blood flow, its nature and the possible c ...Read More
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Metal circular economy: Turning metal waste into bespoke products
We all use things with metals in them - from cars to laptops to tins of food - and machining the metal parts creates waste or 'swarf'. What if we could turn that waste into someth ...Read More
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Move It to Prove It! Walk, Stretch, and Discover Mobility
Mobility is vital for maintaining independence, health, and quality of life, yet millions face challenges that impact their ability to move freely. Whether due to injury, aging, or ...Read More
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MRI, in Action! | Lab Tour
Do you want to discover one of the most powerful and safe ways scientists and doctors have developed and use to look inside materials, plants, insects, animals, and indeed the huma ...Read More
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Mud, Microscopes, and Measuring the Unmeasurable
Hidden beneath and between each tide lies a world wholly unto itself; an exciting frontier for the world of science, and home to some of the most under-rated organisms on Earth. ...Read More
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NeuroKids
The brain...the most important organ, it controls everything from thinking, moving, smelling, and even breathing! The brain is like a very powerful and very fast supercomputer that ...Read More
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New Forest: Forest to City
Join the New Forest National Park Authority team to uncover the secrets of the special habitats on Southampton's doorstep! Discover the hidden value of heathlands in facing the ...Read More
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Nurses, exciting cutting-edge science and working conditions
Would you like to find out about the world-leading research the University of Southampton are doing on nurses' working conditions? Visit our exhibit and try an interactive compu ...Read More
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Ocean Engineering: clean energy, internet and much more
Have you ever sent an email? Or bought something made in another country? Did you know they travelled through the ocean to get to you? *99% of internet communications travel thro ...Read More
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Ocean Time Machine: Explore reef fossils and ancient climates
You may know that coral reefs are incredible habitats today, but did you know reefs have an over 540-million-year evolutionary history? Dive into the history of Earth's reefs at ou ...Read More
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Organ-ise Me
Do you know your liver from your lungs? Your brain from your bone? Join us with our interactive exhibit to have a go at organising the organs of the body, and see what our organs l ...Read More
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People and Prosthetics
Have you ever thought what it would be like to do the things you do every day if you did not have two hands? Would it be harder to do everyday activities, like preparing food a ...Read More
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Place those sensors!
Artificial intelligence (especially Machine Learning) is used in a wide variety of applications and is common in our everyday life. In Aerospace Engineering, we use it to help ...Read More
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Play with Light!
Welcome to a world of wonders - all created by light! Our scientists have some very exciting activities for you to try... *Play a laser harp! *Enter the infinity mirror! *Meet ...Read More
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Power On! The Circuit Blocks Exploration
Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of circuits? In this exciting activity, a team from the Sustainable Electronic Technologies group will unravel the mysteries be ...Read More
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Powering tomorrow: Discover fuel cell and green energy
Embark on a journey into the future of green energy with the Sustainability and Materials Group! This exciting activity explores renewable energy sources like solar power, wind ...Read More
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Primary Engineer: Can you sort your recycling quicker than AI?
"If you were an engineer, what would you do?" Meet our final year undergraduate engineering students who were inspired by a primary pupil's concept to design a smart bin. A ...Read More
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Protecting buildings from vibration: learning with a LEGO train
Have you ever lived next to a railway line? Or above an underground one? What did you notice about the effect on your home? Come and explore our LEGO train demo and learn how w ...Read More
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Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement
People like you have an important voice in research so come and find out how you can shape our research and support our work at the forefront of healthcare research and innovation! ...Read More
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Putting the fun in organ function
Our body is formed from many individual organs. They function together to keep us at a steady equilibrium throughout our lives but also allow us to do incredible things on the way ...Read More
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Radio direction finding
Borrow a direction-finding radio and search the Highfield Campus for the hidden transmitters! ...Read More
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Real-time audio effects
Audio effects are a must-have part of many devices we use every day. But what do they really do? Explore our real-time audio signal processing demonstrator! With a simple s ...Read More
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Rejected TED Talks: Science Comedy | Show
Join us in our underground laboratory / comedy venue for an hour of science-themed stand-up, stories, and silliness from some of the University of Southampton's funniest and nerdie ...Read More
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Rise Higher: songs of hope promoting good mental health
Hidden Gems Hampshire is a group of diverse individuals from Southampton and the New Forest. They came together with poetry, songwriting and musical talent; donating their time ...Read More
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Science with Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Use digital microscopes to immerse yourself in the wonders of nature with the team from Sir Harold Hillier Gardens! Uncover secrets of the natural world. Search for microscopic ...Read More
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See the invisible! The Power from Infrared Light
The real world extends far beyond what we can see with our eyes. Did you know that we are all constantly emitting light? Animals can see or sense types of light that are invisi ...Read More
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Send sound to nowhere: acoustic black holes
As surprising as it may sound, black holes exist not only in space. There is a way to stop sound waves, which resembles the phenomenon known in astrophysics. In this demo, you will ...Read More
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Seren and the Polar Bear Cub: children's fiction book
Get your free signed copy of the children's fiction book written by astronomer Dr Sadie Jones - and meet Sadie! The book is about a young girl called Seren who is neurodivergent ...Read More
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Shape shifters: building 3D shapes and exploring Platonic Solids
Get hands-on with geometry! In this activity you will build models of 3D shapes called Platonic solids. You will construct 3D versions of the tetrahedron, cube, octahedron, dod ...Read More
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Slime Time!
The University of Southampton's Chemistry Society invites you to make colourful, stringy slime with them! Come and chat with current chemistry students to discover the wonders o ...Read More
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Snakes and Ladders for a healthy body and brain
Almost 1 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with dementia, with the majority due to Alzheimer's Disease. A recent study, shows that 14 modifiable risk factors account for ...Read More
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So Make It - Southampton's Maker Space
Join the 'So Make It' team, a community space in Freemantle for all makers. Dive into the woodworking and metalworking workshops, check out the clean room with 3D printers, and ...Read More
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Solar System Extravaganza!
Calling all budding young astronomers! We have some exciting, hands-on activities for our youngest visitors, all based on the planets. Join our Astrophysics students to... *Mak ...Read More
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Soton Astrodome Mobile Planetarium | Show
Join our astronomers in our inflatable planetarium to learn about astronomy research and the night sky. A planetarium show featuring a visually awesome film called 'We are Astro ...Read More
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Southampton Archaeology Finds
Join the Archaeology team at the University of Southampton to explore replicas or images of archaeological artefacts, including pottery, tools, jewellery, and sculptures from diver ...Read More
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Southampton Mineral and Fossil Society
Discover the wonders of geology with the Southampton Mineral & Fossil Society! As one of the oldest amateur societies in the UK, SMFS has been fostering interest and expertise ...Read More
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Southampton University Formula Student Team
Southampton University Formula Student Team (SUFST) is a student-run organisation made up of students studying all sorts of subjects and in all years of their study. The team desig ...Read More
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Southampton University Human Powered Aircraft Display
Be amazed by one of three flying Human Powered Aircraft in the UK, an aircraft powered entirely by the pilot's cycling! See and learn the secrets of one of the rarest types of a ...Read More
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Spectroscopy in a suitcase!
Did you know molecules dance? The bonds that link atoms together to make molecules, can vibrate like a spring, releasing energy. This energy is different for every molecule - w ...Read More
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Step into the world of health research
Welcome to the world of health research, where everyone can get involved and help improve our future healthcare! Over 15,000 people take part in research every year in a partner ...Read More
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Sugar Fibre: Make your own optical fibre
Websites, videos, messages, social media - it all travels over optical fibre. These are normally made from glass, but you can have a go making them from sugar. We'll show you how t ...Read More
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Taking the Ocean's Temperature
Did you know that our oceans cover 70% of the planet but only 25% has been explored? Dive into the fascinating world of oceanography as we uncover how scientists measure the temp ...Read More
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Teacher Support and Study at the University of Southampton
Come and speak to us and find out more about how we support teachers who advise students on their higher education options, including information on our upcoming teachers conferenc ...Read More
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Teddy Bear Hospital
Bring your teddy bear to Science and Engineering Day for a fun and educational experience. Nursing students will provide care, advice, and a fun introduction to the world of nursin ...Read More
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The Green Hour Project
Experience the beauty of Southampton's green spaces with "The Green Hour Project"! Imagine how you would spend a 'green hour' prescribed by your GP. Explore the curated walks on th ...Read More
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The Jovian-1 mission
The Jovian-1 mission is a collaboration between the Universities of Southampton, Portsmouth and Surrey to build and launch a cubesat into space! Come along and find out more ab ...Read More
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The mathematics of soap bubbles
Why are soap bubbles round? In a web of bubbles, why do soap films always meet in groups of 3? Find out the answers in this hands-on activity and create your own bubbles with our s ...Read More
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The Phage Collection Project
Phages are a diverse group of viruses which infect and kill bacteria. They are the greatest biological entity on Earth which can be found in any environment where bacteria reside, ...Read More
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The power of your ears
Curious how the world sounds to someone with hearing loss? Step into our sound booth for an ear-opening experience! You'll listen to sounds captured by special microphones on a ...Read More
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The Role of a Mental Health Nurse | Workshop
Join this interactive and insightful workshop exploring the Role of a Mental Health Nurse! The session will provide a deep dive into the essential work mental health nurses do ...Read More
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The Science and Engineering of Ships | Lab Tour
Ever wondered how do we design and test boats, ships, offshore structures, and ocean renewable energy? How do sail boats work? How do robots explore the oceans? How is maritime red ...Read More
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The University of Southampton: A Place of Refuge
Join Research Institute - The Parkes Institute for an exhibition exploring the lives of eight European refugees who fled persecution in the 1930's and 1940's, settling in Great Bri ...Read More
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The world of hearing and cochlear implants
How often do you think about your ears and how you hear? What sounds are too loud? Discover what you can do to protect your ears and learn about the incredible technology o ...Read More
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TRI-SoMe Chicken: Feeding your Chicken
What do you need to 'build' a chicken to eat as meat? What has making chicken for meat got to do with resilience - of the UK food system and of individual consumers (human and avia ...Read More
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Try out invisible headphones: tracking cross-talk cancellation soundbar
Explore our smart technology for immersive audio with our invisible headphones! The innovative soundbar technology uses computer vision to track the position of your head and sends ...Read More
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Turner Sims presents 'AI Music Explore'
Don't miss your chance to see AI technology in action and how it can bring new creative ways to compose music! Experts from University of Southampton Music Department and the C ...Read More
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Turner Sims presents 'AI Orchestra'
Come and join the AI Orchestra! Led by the University of Southampton Music Department and the Citizen-Centric AI Systems Project. You don't need an instrument or any experi ...Read More
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Turner Sims presents 'Music Making Workshop'
Join a family music making workshop in the Turner Sims foyer. Drop in any time to make music with your family. The Turner Sims bar will be open selling hot and cold drinks and ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Turner Sims presents: Sensory Space
A calm creative space at Turner Sims for those that might need a sensory break before rejoining the next activity. ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Unlocking Aerospace Resonance: Live Vibration Testing Demonstrations
Come along to find out about vibration in aircraft and why it is important for aerospace engineering .Get hands-on experience of resonance in aircraft structures and find out about ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
Unlocking mathematical secrets through the ages and around the globe
Step into an escape room that will challenge your critical thinking and mathematical skills! Collaborate to solve puzzle and decipher clues from different areas of mathematics. ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Urban Aerodynamics and Wind Engineering at the Recirculating Water Tunnel | Lab tour
Aerodynamics is important for more than just aircraft and race cars! Come and visit us at the Recirculating Water Tunnel Lab which is used to study the aerodynamics of environm ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
Valley Gardens Walk with The Green Hour Project
Get ready to explore the beauty of Southampton with "Valley Gardens Walk with The Green Hour Project" and discover one of the six well-loved Southampton walks curated by We Make So ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Video Otoscopy
Have you ever wondered what's inside your ear? Join us for a fascinating journey into the world of sound and hearing! You'll get to see the inside of your own ear with a spec ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Vortex Ring Cannon
What do smoke rings, mushroom clouds and squid have in common? Vortex rings! Get hands on to win a prize at our vortex ring cannon "coconut" shy. Come by to see and discover the ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
Wessex Medical Research
Visit our stall to find out more about our aim to fund, support and encourage early career researchers by offering PhD studentships and Innovation Grants to immediate post-docs. O ...Read More
Highfield Campus
What makes drones noisy?
Have you ever wondered what makes drones so noisy? Drones' propellers produce quite a bit of noise. Come and see our demonstration to learn what makes the noise stronger and possib ...Read More
Highfield Campus
What's in your smartphone?
Around 1.5 million smartphones are sold worldwide every year and recent estimates suggest there are nearly as many smartphones as people on the planet. Containing around 80% o ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Who is in your family?
Families come in different shapes and sizes. Some parents are mums. Other parents are dads. Some parents are nomies or rens. There are lots of different names for grandparents: t ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Wonders of the Solent with the Solent Seascape Project
The Solent Seascape Project is a local project aiming to restore the four habitats of seagrass, saltmarsh, native oyster reefs and coastal bird habitats. Come and find our inter ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Wonderseekers presents: Duel of the fuels | Show
Wonderseekers (the charity that runs Winchester Science Centre) are testing out new fuels to power a rocketship - and they need your help! Watch as fire, dry ice and air make t ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Working model of a steam engine!
Step back in time and marvel at the engineering prowess of the Victorian era with The Brickworks Museum! Watch and learn how the fly wheel and piston in our model, now powered b ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Zepler Cleanrooms Tour: visit the unseen | Lab Tour
The Zepler Cleanrooms brings together leading researchers in photonics, electronics and computer science, physics, life sciences, engineering and medicine. Within these cutting-edg ...Read More
Highfield Campus
