What's On

Tuesday, 3 August 2010 11:00am

Dr Death and the Medi-Evil Medicine Show - 11am

Sneezes, wheezes, sickness and diseases are never welcome. But in the past some so-called treatments could be worse than the underlying illness! Join the time travelling ‘Doctor Death’ Simon Watt to see if he can ‘cure’ you.

Tuesday, 3 August 2010 2:00pm

Dr Death and the Medi-Evil Medicine Show - 2pm

Sneezes, wheezes, sickness and diseases are never welcome. But in the past some so-called treatments could be worse than the underlying illness! Join the time travelling ‘Doctor Death’ Simon Watt to see if he can ‘cure’ you.

Tuesday, 3 August 2010 6:30pm

Dissections Uncut

Channel 4’s “Inside Nature’s Giants” went under the skin of 4 massive animals to figure out what made them tick. Join presenter Simon Watt as we look at some of the fascinating science that didn’t make the final cut.

Wednesday, 4 August 2010 11:00am

The Bubble Show - 11am

Delight in the amazing behaviour of Bubbles! Explorer Dome is well known for its inflatable planetarium which tours schools across Oxfordshire, but this is your chance to come and see their most popular show, featuring bubbles that float and sink, grow and shrink, burn and even explode!

Wednesday, 4 August 2010 2:00pm

The Bubble Show - 2pm

Delight in the amazing behaviour of Bubbles! Explorer Dome is well known for its inflatable planetarium which tours schools across Oxfordshire, but this is your chance to come and see their most popular show, featuring bubbles that float and sink, grow and shrink, burn and even explode!

Wednesday, 4 August 2010 3:30pm

The Bubble Show - 3.30pm

Delight in the amazing behaviour of Bubbles! Explorer Dome is well known for its inflatable planetarium which tours schools across Oxfordshire, but this is your chance to come and see their most popular show, featuring bubbles that float and sink, grow and shrink, burn and even explode!

Thursday, 5 August 2010 7:30pm

Decoding Human History

Joining us at Science Oxford Live will be Prof Gil McVean, who researches how humanity’s genetic makeup has changed over history. Together we will explore how and why different modern human populations…

Wednesday, 11 August 2010 11:00am

The Human Zoo - Session 1

Dr Mike Leahy, presenter of National Geographic’s “Bite Me with Dr Mike” will be at Science Oxford to explore the wierd and wonderful world of the bugs that live on – and in – our own bodies!

Wednesday, 11 August 2010 2:00pm

The Human Zoo - Session 2

Dr Mike Leahy, presenter of National Geographic’s “Bite Me with Dr Mike” will be at Science Oxford to explore the wierd and wonderful world of the bugs that live on – and in – our own bodies!

Thursday, 12 August 2010 7:30pm

The Law of the Beehive

Just like humans, bees live in “cities” of thousands of individuals, each with a tightly defined social role. Can they tell us anything about our own society? Local beekeeper Chris Richmond will round off our “Identity”…

Wednesday, 18 August 2010 11:00am

Cartoon Science - Session 1

Ever been shot from a cannon? Or hit on the head by an anvil? Science Oxford Live will explain how the laws of science in cartoons are different to those we find in the real world – and show you that sometimes things aren’t always as simple they seem…

Wednesday, 18 August 2010 2:00pm

Cartoon Science - Session 2

Ever been shot from a cannon? Or hit on the head by an anvil? Science Oxford Live will explain how the laws of science in cartoons are different to those we find in the real world – and show you that sometimes things aren’t always as simple they seem…

Wednesday, 18 August 2010 3:30pm

Cartoon Science - Session 3

Ever been shot from a cannon? Or hit on the head by an anvil? Science Oxford Live will explain how the laws of science in cartoons are different to those we find in the real world – and show you that sometimes things aren’t always as simple they seem…

Thursday, 19 August 2010 11:00am

Bollywood, Bodies and Boogie! - Session 1

Do you love dancing? Come along to a dance lesson with a difference! Join Rupa Chandarana – dance teacher, scientist and extra in the movie ‘Bride & Prejudice’ – as she shows you how to do the latest Bollywood moves, and explains what’s happening to your body as you strut your stuff!

Thursday, 19 August 2010 2:00pm

Bollywood, Bodies and Boogie! - Session 2

Do you love dancing? Come along to a dance lesson with a difference! Join Rupa Chandarana – dance teacher, scientist and extra in the movie ‘Bride & Prejudice’ – as she shows you how to do the latest Bollywood moves, and explains what’s happening to your body as you strut your stuff!

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 11:00am

Make & Take Animals

Come along to the discovery zone to take part in our Animal Make & Take activity. We’ll help you to make some cool creatures which you can take home with you afterwards!
Suitable for 5+

Thursday, 26 August 2010 11:00am

Space Make & Take

Join us in the discovery zone for a day of astro arts and cosmic crafts! Make some space-themed crafts and decorations which you can take home with you afterwards!
Suitable for 5+