UPCOMING EVENTS
Public events
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Stardust Hunters
Have you ever seen a shooting star? These bright streaks of light aren’t stars at all but tiny bits of space dust burning up in Earth’s atmosphere. In this workshop, discover where they come from, why they matter, and how YOU can find them!
Designed and delivered by Trustee Sarah Roberts.
📅 Thursday 27th February at 3 PM
Suitable for curious minds of all ages.
Book your FREE place HERE .
Particle Physics for Sports Fans
Using sporting analogies, bike tools, and pieces of rope, Chris will unravel the wonders of particle physics. Discover how the tiniest particles interact, what makes the Higgs boson so special, and how it all connects to the universe—perfect for sports fans and curious minds alike!
Designed and delivered by Trustee Chris Allton.
📅 Thursday 27th February at 4:30 PM
Suitable for curious minds of all ages.
Book your FREE place HERE .
We’re delighted to announce the Green Infrastructure workshop series, hosted by Oriel Science in collaboration with Urban Foundry and proudly funded by the UK Government.
These free, hands-on workshops showcase how science and innovation can create
a greener, more sustainable future for all.
Design your Perfect Neighbourhood
Join our interactive workshop inspired by one of our most popular exhibits! This workshop will explore how living near green spaces can boost health and wellbeing.
Through fun, hands-on activities, families will design their own 'perfect neighbourhoods," tackling challenges like climate change and health together. The workshop features interactive activity stations and brief presentations, ensuring a fun, engaging experience for curious minds of all ages.
Be ready for a bit of mess, and don’t forget to bring a change of clothes for the little ones!
📅 Saturday 22nd February
Session 1: 11:00 Book your FREE place HERE.
Session 2: 13:00 Book your FREE place HERE.
Biophilic Buildings: Green-ifying Our Built Environment
Discover how nature and architecture come together in Swansea University's Biophilic Living project. Inspired by the innovative building replacing the old Woolworth’s store, this workshop explores how features like green rooftops, urban farms, and aquaponics support sustainable urban living.
Through hands-on activities, participants will learn how integrating plants, water, and natural elements into design can create healthier, more resilient communities, tackling environmental challenges while fostering harmony between nature and city life.
📅 Wednesday 26th February
Session 1: 11:00 Book your FREE place HERE.
Session 2: 13:00 Book your FREE place HERE.
Green Solutions:
How Natural Products Power Everyday Lives
Discover the amazing potential of natural products at this hands-on workshop with Swansea University's Natural Products BioHUB! Dive into the fascinating world of microbes, algae, and fungi, and learn how these tiny organisms are shaping sustainable, eco-friendly solutions for the future.
Perfect for families, young learners, and curious minds, this interactive session will inspire practical ways to support environmental innovation and a greener planet.
📅 Thursday 27th February
Session 1: 11:00 Book your FREE place HERE.
Session 2: 13:00 Book your FREE place HERE.
Mumbles Seawall
Dive into the fascinating world of coastal ecology at this engaging workshop hosted by Oriel Science! Explore how the specially designed textures of the Mumbles seawall create vital habitats for shore life while safeguarding our coastline.
Get hands-on and unleash your creativity by crafting your very own clay sea-hive panel, inspired by nature. Learn how science and nature come together to build sustainable, biodiverse coastal defences.
This workshop is perfect for families, curious minds, and learners of all ages. Join us in celebrating greener, smarter solutions for healthier, more vibrant shores!
📅 Friday 28th February
Session 1: 11:00 Book your FREE place HERE.
Session 2: 13:00 Book your FREE place HERE.
Exploring the Cosmos with the Royal Observatory
Ever wondered about the smell of the moon? Or what the wind on Venus sounds like?
The Royal Observatory Greenwich team will be at Oriel Science on Tuesday the 25th of February, to help you explore space and time through the senses!
Learn all about light and black holes and design your own exoplanet to take home. You’ll have the chance to ask our team all your burning questions about space and learn about the incredible history of the Royal Observatory.
Join us for crafts and a sensory trip through the cosmos!
📅 Tuesday 25th February
Session 1: 11:00 Book your FREE place HERE.
Session 2: 14:00 Book your FREE place HERE.
Welsh Dark Skies Week
Join us for an unforgettable journey into space!
Stardust Hunters Workshops – Every year, 3,000 tons of cosmic dust lands on Earth! Help hunt for micrometeorites and uncover secrets of our early Solar System.
Session 1: 11:00 - 11:45
Session 2: 12:30 - 13:15
Session 3: 13:45 - 14:30
Faulkes Telescope Workshops – Take control of a telescope in Hawaii and observe the universe in real time with Swansea University scientists!
Session 1: 09:45 - 10:15
Session 2: 15:15 - 15:45
All workshops are suitable for all ages! (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.)
📅 Saturday 1st March
Book your FREE place HERE.
Exploring the Cosmos with the Royal Observatory
Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich team for crafts and a sensory trip through the cosmos!
📅 Saturday 25th February 10 AM - 4 PM