Vote for us!
Voting is now open for this year’s Swansea Life Awards! Please spare a few minutes to vote for Oriel Science’s “Super Science Sunday” event as Best Event in Swansea in 2019, by clicking the link below: https://form.jotformeu.com/91182681881363 Simply enter: Your…
Oriel Science asks: what are we doing to raise the aspirations of young people and equip them with the skills they need for exciting careers?
The Regional Skills & Talent Agenda - Oriel Science asks: what are we doing to raise the aspirations of young people and equip them with the skills they need for exciting careers? If you type “skills needed for a job”…
Super Science Sunday 2019 Review!
“Super Science Sunday” 2019 Almost 3,600 visitors attended “Super Science Sunday”, as part of British Science Week, on Sunday 10th March at the National Waterfront Museum, an increase of 80% from “Super Science Saturday” in March 2018. The event was…
Sam Gregson, The Bad Boy of Science!
Don't miss your chance to see Sam Gregson give his famous "Hunting the Higgs" talk at Super Science Sunday, this Sunday! Sam, "The Bad Boy of Science" will be giving his talk at 12pm! If you know anyone in secondary…
Teddy Bear Hospital at Super Science Sunday!
If you're bringing your children to Super Science Sunday, why not bring their teddy too? Make sure to visit the Teddy Bear Hospital at Super Science Sunday! The aim of the Teddy Bear hospital is to teach local children about…
Super Science Sunday Public Talks!
Coming to Super Science Sunday, march 10th, 11am-4pm? Then check our public talks on all day and book your place now! Seeing with Atoms – Paul Dastoor. The Mind-Body connection – using Hypnosis for Reproductive Health and Well being Maggots…
Oriel Science returns to Waterfront Museum for Super Science Sunday
Swansea University’s Oriel Science will be returning to the National Waterfront Museum on Sunday, 10th March to host “Super Science Sunday” during British Science Week. From 11am-4pm, visitors of all ages can enjoy over 20 interactive science exhibits in…
Science outreach in Borneo!
Both Oriel Science and S4 outreach programmes promote ‘Science for All’ by sharing research-led, hands-on science that is accessible, informative and interactive. This visit to Sabah is the first international programme and participants were students, young adults and members of the…
Oriel Science’s Spooktacular!
Once again Oriel Science brought out some spooky science for their Halloween events, and introduced their new skeleton friends to the public, who were kindly loaned to us by the department of human health sciences, here at Swansea University! They…
Oriel Science Cafe – Prof Geraint Lewis
We have a special Oriel Science café, at the National Waterfront, Swansea, on the 14th September with special guest Prof Geraint Lewis, from the University of Sydney. He has given multiple lectures at the famous Royal Institute in London, and…
Best Animal Facts show, Swansea University July 12th 2018.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a dinosaur met one of the animals that are alive today? Hundreds of local schoolchildren were encouraged to wonder out loud about this and lots more fascinating animal facts at a special…
Swansea University Race Engineering (SURE) to launch the S18 Race Car / Tîm Peirianneg Rasio Prifysgol Abertawe yn lansio Car Rasio S18
Swansea University’s Oriel Science are delighted to support Swansea University Race Engineering (SURE) at the launch of their new Formula Student race car at the National Waterfront Museum on Friday 15th June. From 12:30-3pm, visitors and invited guests will see…
Oriel Science headlines the Jamborî Weekend Family Festival!
Visit Swansea University’s exciting Oriel Science exhibition at the Jamborî family festival in the TechHub Café for an afternoon of science fun for all the family. Make goo, create clouds in a bottle and discover the energy of vortex cannons, at this free event…
Super Science Saturday!
Swansea University’s Oriel Science successfully hosted “Super Science Saturday”, as part of British Science Week, at the National Waterfront Museum on Saturday 10th March. In less than five hours, the event attracted almost 2,000 visitors, an increase of 96% from…
When the Cabinet Secretary for Education came to visit.
Earlier this year Kirsty Williams, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, came to see what Swansea University had been working on. Various departments from across the university came together to demonstrate their work in a STEM outreach showcase. Of course, we…
Nick Baker’s Weird Creatures
For their Christmas event, Oriel Science hosted the exceptional Nick Baker, who presented “Weird Creatures” at the Talesin. The Oriel Science team organised two shows, offering schools (Years 5, 6, and 7) the chance to see just accessible science can…
Oriel Science Halloween and Weird Science!
Halloween is a very fun time for scientists, and 2017 was no different. Oriel Science hosted Weird Science in the National Waterfront Museum. The fantastic ambassadors of Oriel Science hosted a range of activities for the children and families who…
We’re now on twitter
As part of The Story of Time, we hosted a Future Wall, where visitors could write down their ideas of what the future would be like. Now that the exhibition is over, you can check out some of these responses…
