Afternoon events, Days out, Science

A new digital planetarium at Coats Observatory means you can view the stars at any time of day, with the ability to zoom in and out on high resolution images of the galaxies far beyond. Booking is essential.

After taking a look at the museum's collection of medical diaries and journals, artist Susie Wilson guides participants through the creation of their own books. Ages 16+.

Glasgow's natural history collections are regularly consulted by scientists for research. Find out how, in this special tour for the festival. Ages 8+.

Try out some fun scientific experiments.

Fun experiments using everyday kitchen items, with staff from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health.

A journey through the past inventions housed in the centre, then – if you're feeling brave – you can go up against the Science Shed judge with some innovative ideas of your own. Ages 7+.

All manner of spacey things are discussed at these monthly meetings, with the aim of promoting science to the general public (i.e., those of us without PhDs).

Kelvingrove Museum hosts a weekend of nature-inspired activities, including building your own spectroscope. For those who know one end of a cake tin from another, there's also a Big Science Bake-Off.

A series of talks at Langside Library covering a variety of topics.

Fairfield Farmhouse in Govan's Elder Park is one of the oldest buildings in the area and after lying derelict for 25 years it's being developed by the community. Celebrate its renovation through a day of outdoor activities.

Science-infused comedian Helen Arney, public engagement expert and marine biologist Dr Deborah McNeill and biologist-turned-presenter Simon Watt answer questions about careers in science communication and the media.

Dr Carol Trager-Cowan of University of Strathclyde leads a tour to uncover some of the strange history of science and engineering on the everyday streets of Glasgow.

A social get-together for Europe's oldest space politics society. All spacefans welcome!

Get a guided tour of the most interesting bits of the museum's collection, offering a closer look at all sorts of historical medical artefacts.

Entrepreneur Tom Walkinshaw discusses his plan to use revolutionary space technology to allow the public to launch cremated remains of their loved ones into space.

Themed tours of the collections, on a different subject each time.

Learn about the current research being conducted at the University of Strathclyde.