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Southampton Science and Engineering Day 2025 | What's On
"Rise Higher" A Song of hope promoting good mental health
Experience the uplifting power of music with "Rise Higher: A Song of Hope Promoting Good Mental Health." Join Stevina Southwell and the Hidden Gems Hampshire group for a live perfo ...Read More
Highfield Campus
"Toastrack" vintage bus: 100 years of engineering in 1 ride!
Join us 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 being driven in a b ...Read More
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'People & Prosthetics' Public Engagement Activity
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 and g ...Read More
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30minute Yoga Class taster
Join us for a rejuvenating yoga session designed to help you unwind, improve your flexibility, and boost your mental well-being. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practit ...Read More
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A better world with lasers
We will provide an interactive experience of interdisciplinary research that uses lasers to explore transformative solutions for global issues. These range from detecting microplas ...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 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 transm ...Read More
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Adults are hopeless, children will change the world
Adults have messed up our environment, but children have shown they can fix it. Environmental scientists struggle to communicate research findings to the public in an effective and ...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 toliets? Surely not! But where does it come from? Why is it so unpleasant? And, finally, how can we reduce it? Visit our aeroacoustic ...Read More
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AI and Lasers: Control the Future of Manufacturing | Lab Tour
Step into the world of lasers and AI (artificial intelligence). Did you know lasers were probably used for cutting the glass on your phone screen and the welding of the metal in ...Read More
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AI Driven Story Writing on Climate Action
Discover the magic of story and GenAi with us. Join us to meet our interactive robot and explore climate action stories written by local students in collaboration with Generat ...Read More
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AI Musical Playground at Tuner Sims
Join the UoS Music Department, the Citizen-Centric AI Systems project and Turner Sims for an opportunity to play, explore and experiment with AI technology to create music. Through ...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 our special Anatomage table which uses real images of the human body to help us to understan ...Read More
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Are you smarter than artificial intelligence?
Challenge your mind with "Are You Smarter Than Artificial Intelligence?" Led by Sebastian Stein from the School of Electronics and Computer Science, this interactive exhibit invite ...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 use hard motors. In contrast, our own muscles, organs, and sensors in ...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 insects. ...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
Discover the incredible potential of waste with "Biorefinery: The Waste Transformation Journey"! Led by Assoc. Prof. Yongqiang Liu from the School of Engineering, this interactive ...Read More
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Black Hole Poetry Workshop
You will learn what black holes are, how astronomers learn about them and about the two different types of black holes (binary and supermassive) that astronomers look at. Learn ...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 predicts black holes? How do we detect and find these objects? What are the latest facts we kn ...Read More
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Board game legends: Mathematics and strategy unite
Unleash your strategic skills with "Board Game Legends: Mathematics and Strategy Unite"! Led by Ida Zadeh from the School of Mathematical Sciences, this interactive exhibit invites ...Read More
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Bonkers Biomaterials for Bones & 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
Are you ready to challenge yourself and have fun while climbing? Our climbing and bouldering wall session offers a unique opportunity to push your limits, improve your skills, and ...Read More
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Braintastic! Science: Am I Normal?
What do you think is normal? Does 'normal' even exist at all? In this fun, interactive show, we dive into statistics, genetics, evolution and brain plasticity as we discover what m ...Read More
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Build a bat box
Join us for a hands-on experience with "Build a Bat Box"! Led by Mac Ince from Sholing Valleys Study Centre, this interactive activity invites you to construct your very own bat bo ...Read More
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Build a LEGO Mosaic
Join Us at the Arts and Humanities Festival for a Unique Hands-On Experience! 🧱 Unearth History with Lego 🧱 Discover the wonders of archaeology in a whole new way ...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
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
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
Highfield Campus
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 and cervical cancer? In our activity you can learn more with a hands-on microscope showcase, card match up mini quiz and a story-telling inf ...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? Here you will find out the int ...Read More
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Chemistry Makes Scents!
Dive into the fascinating world of scents with "Chemistry Makes Scents!" Led by John Sampson, this interactive exhibit invites you to explore why things smell the way they do. Shar ...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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Come and see our working model of a steam engine!
Step back in time and marvel at the engineering prowess of the Victorian era with "Come and See Our Working Model of a Steam Engine!" Led by Odette Jacobs-Headspith from The Brickw ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
Computed Tomography: real life X-ray vision | Lab Tour
(this is last minute - please contact us for more details - hope to have this arranged in the next few days) ...Read More
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Crack the Code: A Materials Engineering Escape Room Experience
Professor Nogood has stolen an nC2 bag and locked it in her safe box. Luckily for us, the Professor is very forgetful and has left a series of clues to remind herself of the lock c ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
Creative Workshop with Tracey Bush
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 redescribed the Dodo, demonstrated the increased diversi ...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 (especia ...Read More
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Discover Wessex Medical Research
Our main objective is to support and encourage early career researchers by offering PhD studentships (currently 5 pa) and Innovation Grants (currently 6 pa) to immediate post-docs. ...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
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
Drones in Action: Transforming Medical Logistics | Talk
Join us for an engaging talk that delves into the fascinating world of drones and their role in transforming medical logistics. This introduction to drone technology highlights the ...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 require renewable energy electricity ...Read More
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Electronic Construction
Build and take home a simple MadLab gadget. You will learn how to work on a printed circuit board and how to solder. ...Read More
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Electronic Textiles
Fabrics can think, smell and talk. They can do much more than just provide passive protection and aesthetics to the human body. At UoS, we are not only thinking this but we already ...Read More
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Engage with the Southampton Libraries and Archives
Discover the wealth of resources available at "Engage with the Southampton Libraries and Archives"! Led by Dean Wilson, this interactive exhibit showcases the diverse offerings of ...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
Experience virtual acoustic reality in our 3D audio lab. Learn what we do to make people think they are in very distant worlds, surrounded by a rich collection of sounds. ...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?
How often do you think about your hearing? Have you ever checked how good your hearing is? Have you ever had a hearing test? When was the last time you had a hearing test ...Read More
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Find a Match: Stem Cell Awareness
Want to know more about stem cells and how finding a matching pair can save someone's life? Come and try out our 'find a match' duck game to understand more about the process of fi ...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 r ...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, these re ...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 nature ...Read More
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Flight Simulation Experience
Join us to have a hands on experience with the university's own flight simulators. ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
Flying Solutions: Exploring UK's Future of Medical Logistics with Drones.
Get ready to explore the future of medical logistics with "Flying Solutions: Exploring UK's Future of Medical Logistics with Drones"! Led by Tom Cherrett from the School of Enginee ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
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 come ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Games with Board in the City!
Join the fun with "Games with Board in the City!" Led by Aaron Garrett, this interactive exhibit brings the excitement of Southampton's first-ever Board Game Cafe to the Science an ...Read More
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Green engineering with bio-microreactors (BioMirs)
This exhibition will showcase how to test for pollutants in water using microsized reactors that fluoresce. We will also show how you can use microreactors to make particles with ...Read More
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Grow Your First Hydroponic System with Seeds for Thought
Discover the future of farming with our hands-on hydroponics workshop! You'll learn how to grow plants using water instead of soil - an innovative and sustainable method perfect fo ...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 will gather stem ...Read More
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Guess The Gas
Our Physics Undergraduate students will lead you in this science experiment where you use pair of rainbow glasses to figure out which gases are in the three gas tubes. If you get a ...Read More
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Gummy Bear Colour Hero
Who can sort the most Gummy Bears by their colour? Even if it might sound easy to you at first sight, challenge yourself in our Gummy Bear sorting competition, because our special ...Read More
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Our work aims to create a Wilder Future. Our work is focused on protecting and enhancing wild places across Hampshire, the Island and our local seas. Encouraging more people on ...Read More
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Hampshire Bat Group
Discover the fascinating world of bats with the Hampshire Bat Group! Led by Ann Evans, this interactive exhibit aims to promote and support bat conservation in Hampshire while rais ...Read More
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High Speed Railways: Can You Optimise Their Earthworks?
Please can you use the text and images from last year? Apologies for this, but I don't seem to have them - the event was originally set up by someone who has left the institution. ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
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
Highfield Campus
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! Try your hand at hacking some of the UK's most ...Read More
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In Search of the Black Oasis
The deep seas of our blue planet hold many secrets. Beneath the waves, an almost entirely alien world of creatures hidden in the cold, dark, depths. But fear not brave explorers, f ...Read More
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Inside Story: Making a theatre production environmentally friendly
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 us for 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 ic ...Read More
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Learn CPR to save a life
Have you ever wondered what it takes to save a life? Join us for an interactive session on basic life support and CPR, where you'll learn hands-on skills using our state-of-the-art ...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 can ...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 ag ...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, interactive show. You will find out how lasers work, and how they can be used to produce beautiful shows, set t ...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? What if we can make the invisible, visible? Come along ...Read More
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Making Waves: Exploring the World
You will 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 and how to build your o ...Read More
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Mars-Bar Bridge Building Challenge
Civil engineers use a range of materials and shapes of structure to create the buildings and infrastructure around us. New materials and smart structural concepts are being enginee ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
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
There are many unwanted sounds around us, and we often call them noise. What can we do to eliminate them? Come and explore one of the intelligent ways to achieve that. You will lea ...Read More
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Maths with a twist
Dive into the fascinating world of fluid dynamics with "Maths with a Twist"! Led by Nils Andersson from the School of Mathematical Sciences, this interactive exhibit offers hands-o ...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 conse ...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
Step into Action: Fun Challenges for Better Mobility Mobility is vital for maintaining independence, health, and quality of life, yet millions face challenges that impact their ...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. Jo ...Read More
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NeuroKids
Dive into the wonders of the brain with "NeuroKids"! Led by Rina Cianfaglione from the School of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, this interactive exhibit offers fun and engagin ...Read More
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New Forest: Forest to City
Discover the hidden treasures of the New Forest with "New Forest: Forest to City"! Led by Jim Mitchell, this interactive exhibit brings together the New Forest National Park Author ...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 on nurses' working conditions that is conducted here at Southampton? We will be showcasing an interactive computer simul ...Read More
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Ocean engineering: clean energy, internet and much much more
Did you know that 99% of internet communications traffic travels through submarine cables across our oceans? or that 90% of global world trade - that is all the stuff we consume - ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
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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Place those sensors!
Artificial intelligence (especially Machine Learning) is used in a wide variety of applications and is becoming commonplace in our day-to-day life. In Aerospace Engineering, we us ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
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, we will unravel the mysteries behind how circuits operate and how they power the devices we ...Read More
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Powering tomorrow: Discover Fuel Cell & Green Energy
Embark on a journey into the future of green energy! This exciting activity explores renewable energy sources like solar power, wind turbines, and kinetic energy, alongside advance ...Read More
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Primary Engineer: Can you sort your recycling quicker than AI?
Primary Engineer asks primary school pupils, 'If you were an engineer, what would you do?' Amongst thousands of ideas submitted in 2023-24, several pupils across the South region ...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? Explore our LEGO train demo and learn how we can protect buildings from vibration. ...Read More
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Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement
You can make a difference in healthcare research with "Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement"! Led by Lucy Green from the School of Human Development and Health, this inter ...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! This is an introduction to the competitive sport of Radio Orienteering, but don't worr ...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 set of he ...Read More
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Rejected TED Talks: Science Comedy | Show
Live, laugh, learn - welcome to the Ted Talks that would hit the cutting room floor. At Southampton University, we have been looking for ways to engage with the public on a new lev ...Read More
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Science with Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature with "Science with Sir Harold Hillier Gardens"! Led by Carla Thomas-Buffin, this interactive exhibit offers a hands-on experience with var ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
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 invisible ...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, dodecah ...Read More
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Slime Time!
University of Southampton's Chemistry Society invites you to make colourful stringy slime with them. Chat with current chemistry students to discover the wonders of chemistry and t ...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
Unleash your creativity at "So Make It - Southampton's Maker Space"! Led by Dr. John C Bullas, this interactive exhibit highlights the vibrant community space in Freemantle where m ...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
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
Step into the fascinating world of ancient civilizations with this hands-on activity, perfect for history enthusiasts of all ages! Participants will explore replicas or images of a ...Read More
Avenue Campus
Southampton Girlguiding
Join Southampton Girlguiding for a day of fun and learning with their exciting STEM activities! Led by Anna Remnant, this interactive exhibit offers a taste of the engaging and edu ...Read More
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Southampton Mineral & 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 in t ...Read More
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Southampton University Formula Student Team
Southampton University Formula Student Team ("SUFST") is a student-run organisation comprised of undergraduates across multiple disciplines, from all years of study. The team desig ...Read More
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Southampton University Human Powered Aircraft Display
You will have the opportunity to see and learn the secrets of one of the rarest types of aircraft in existence, and only one of three flying examples in the UK. You'll also have th ...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 - we ca ...Read More
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Sport Science Talk
This is your opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in sports, from the science of training to the real-world applications that lead to success. Whe ...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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TBC Southampton Voluntary Experience
Explore the impact of volunteering with "Southampton Voluntary Experience"! Led by Joe Jenness, this exhibit will showcase the diverse opportunities available for volunteering in S ...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, including information on our upcoming teachers conferences ...Read More
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Teddy Bear Hospital
Does your teddy bear need a check-up? Bring them along to our Teddy Bear Hospital, where nursing students are ready to give them the best care! This fun, interactive activity is pe ...Read More
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The Green Hour Project
Experience the beauty of Southampton's green spaces with "The Green Hour Project"! Led by Claudia Murg, this interactive exhibit invites you to imagine how you would spend a 'green ...Read More
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The Jovian-1 mission
Embark on an exciting space adventure with "The Jovian-1 Mission"! Led by Dr. Jen Gupta, this interactive exhibit showcases a collaborative effort between the Universities of South ...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? In this activity you will learn the mathematics and physics by which nature arranges ...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 found in any environment where bacteria reside, suc ...Read More
Highfield Campus
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
Highfield Campus
The role of a mental health nurse
Understanding what a mental health nurse does is crucial for several reasons • Promoting Mental Health Awareness Mental health nurses play a vital role in reducing stigma around ...Read More
Highfield Campus
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
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
The University of Southampton: A Place of Refuge
This exhibition explores the lives of eight European refugees who fled persecution in the 1930s and 1940s, settling in Great Britain and eventually establishing academic careers at ...Read More
Highfield Campus
The world of hearing and cochlear implants
How often do you think about your ears and how you hear? What sounds are TOO loud? Do you know what you can do to protect your ears? Do you know what a cochlear implant can do? ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Tour of acoustic chambers and the jet noise lab
Experience the strange environments of an anechoic and a reverberation chamber. Have a play with some acoustic toys and see if you can work out how each produces sound. ...Read More
Highfield Campus
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
Sir James Matthews Building
Try out invisible headphones: tracking cross-talk cancellation soundbar
Explore our smart technology for immersive audio. The innovative soundbar tracks the position of your head to maximise the 3D sound experience. Supported by Audioscenic. ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Unlocking Aerospace Resonance: Live Vibration Testing Demonstrations
(1) Demonstrate what is the resonance of the structure and how it is important to aerospace engineering. It will be done using sweeping shaking vibration testing using an aircraft ...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. You ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Urban Aerodynamics and Wind Engineering at the Recirculating Water Tunnel
Aerodynamics is important for more than just aircraft and racecars! Come visit us at the Recirculating Water Tunnel Lab used to study the aerodynamics of environmental flows. Explo ...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"! Led by Claudia Murg, this activity invites you to discover one of the six wel ...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 wit ...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 am ...Read More
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
What makes drones noisy?
Drones' propellers produce quite a bit of noise. Learn what makes the noise stronger and possible ways to minimise the unwanted effect. ` ...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% of ...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
Boldrewood Innovation 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 interact ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Wonderseekers presents: Duel of the fuels
Get ready for an explosive adventure with "Wonderseekers presents: Duel of the Fuels"! Join Andy Keenan and the team from Wonderseekers, the charity behind Winchester Science Centr ...Read More
Highfield Campus
Zepler Cleanrooms Tour: visit the unseen
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
