Centre of the Cell
@centreofthecell.bsky.social
The first informal education centre to be located in working biomedical research labs.
🗓️ Our next Big Question is next week!
📍 26th November 6pm
🍄 Find out all about fungi from Dr Eleonora Moratto
Get tickets here: buff.ly/GW8omDU
📍 26th November 6pm
🍄 Find out all about fungi from Dr Eleonora Moratto
Get tickets here: buff.ly/GW8omDU
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🗓️ Our next Big Question is next week!
📍 26th November 6pm
🍄 Find out all about fungi from Dr Eleonora Moratto
Get tickets here: buff.ly/GW8omDU
📍 26th November 6pm
🍄 Find out all about fungi from Dr Eleonora Moratto
Get tickets here: buff.ly/GW8omDU
❔🧪 Our latest science question is ready to read!
⚕️ Student Explainer Anoushka has been teling us what she's learnt about Basic life support (BLS)
You can find it here:
⚕️ Student Explainer Anoushka has been teling us what she's learnt about Basic life support (BLS)
You can find it here:
What is BLS - Centre of the Cell
What is BLS
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November 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
❔🧪 Our latest science question is ready to read!
⚕️ Student Explainer Anoushka has been teling us what she's learnt about Basic life support (BLS)
You can find it here:
⚕️ Student Explainer Anoushka has been teling us what she's learnt about Basic life support (BLS)
You can find it here:
🔬 Have you got tickets to our next Big Question yet?
🍄 We'll be learning all about fungi from Dr Eleonora Moratto
📍 26th November 6pm
🎫 More info here:
🍄 We'll be learning all about fungi from Dr Eleonora Moratto
📍 26th November 6pm
🎫 More info here:
November - Plants, Pathogens, and Pirouettes? - Centre of the Cell
Many people enjoy eating mushrooms, the fruits of filamentous fungi, as they are packed with nutrients. But if we look underground, it gets more interesting. Filamentous fungi can act as 'highways'.…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🔬 Have you got tickets to our next Big Question yet?
🍄 We'll be learning all about fungi from Dr Eleonora Moratto
📍 26th November 6pm
🎫 More info here:
🍄 We'll be learning all about fungi from Dr Eleonora Moratto
📍 26th November 6pm
🎫 More info here:
🔬 Join us for our next Big Question.
🍄 This time it's all about the incredible world of fungi!
📍 26th November 6pm
🎫 Tickets here:
🍄 This time it's all about the incredible world of fungi!
📍 26th November 6pm
🎫 Tickets here:
November - Plants, Pathogens, and Pirouettes? - Centre of the Cell
Many people enjoy eating mushrooms, the fruits of filamentous fungi, as they are packed with nutrients. But if we look underground, it gets more interesting. Filamentous fungi can act as 'highways'.…
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November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🔬 Join us for our next Big Question.
🍄 This time it's all about the incredible world of fungi!
📍 26th November 6pm
🎫 Tickets here:
🍄 This time it's all about the incredible world of fungi!
📍 26th November 6pm
🎫 Tickets here:
Find out about immunosupressent medicines in our newest Science Question Story from student Explainer Roberta
What do immunosuppressive drugs do? - Centre of the Cell
What do immunosuppressive drugs do?
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November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Find out about immunosupressent medicines in our newest Science Question Story from student Explainer Roberta
Read our latest blog - what is an endoscopy? buff.ly/IjtULjX
October 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Read our latest blog - what is an endoscopy? buff.ly/IjtULjX
Our director and founder has been named one of the top 100 female scientists for the fourth year in a row - way to go Fran!
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our director and founder has been named one of the top 100 female scientists for the fourth year in a row - way to go Fran!
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One month to go until the @timeshighered.bsky.social Awards 2025, and we're nominated for University of the Year.
Find out why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2P0...
Find out why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2P0...
Queen Mary University of London shortlisted for THE University of the Year
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October 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
One month to go until the @timeshighered.bsky.social Awards 2025, and we're nominated for University of the Year.
Find out why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2P0...
Find out why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2P0...
Our next Big Question is 'Plants, Pathogens, and Pirouettes?' - all about fungus and how we can use dance to communicate various scientific concepts. Get your ticket today! buff.ly/0TWSKcH
October 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Our next Big Question is 'Plants, Pathogens, and Pirouettes?' - all about fungus and how we can use dance to communicate various scientific concepts. Get your ticket today! buff.ly/0TWSKcH
#OTD César Milstein was born in 1927. Milstein discovered how monoclonal antibodies, one of our bodies defences, are produced. Antibodies are specifically shaped to bind to antigens - if it isn't the right shape, it won't attach!
October 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
#OTD César Milstein was born in 1927. Milstein discovered how monoclonal antibodies, one of our bodies defences, are produced. Antibodies are specifically shaped to bind to antigens - if it isn't the right shape, it won't attach!
Have you bought tickets to our #OctoberHalfTerm events yet? We have A Mummy for Melissa for the littlies and some Spooky Science 👻 for the older ones - get your tickets today!
Events - Centre of the Cell
Our programme of events is open to all. Throughout the year we host and deliver a range of family friendly shows and workshops that will delight all ages. We have intriguing and fun events for all…
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October 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Have you bought tickets to our #OctoberHalfTerm events yet? We have A Mummy for Melissa for the littlies and some Spooky Science 👻 for the older ones - get your tickets today!
#OTD Florence Seibert was born in 1897. Seibert developed the tuberculosis skin test, a test still used today to check for tuberculosis! Tuberculosis is an infection of the chest and lungs, most often causing coughing fits.
October 6, 2025 at 12:27 PM
#OTD Florence Seibert was born in 1897. Seibert developed the tuberculosis skin test, a test still used today to check for tuberculosis! Tuberculosis is an infection of the chest and lungs, most often causing coughing fits.
#OTD in 1716 James Lind was born. Lind was instrumental in eradicating scurvy in sailors by prescribing them fresh citrus fruit - full of vitamin C!
October 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
#OTD in 1716 James Lind was born. Lind was instrumental in eradicating scurvy in sailors by prescribing them fresh citrus fruit - full of vitamin C!
#OTD in 1916 Frank Pantridge was born. Pantridge developed the portable defibrillator - a device used routinely to to reset the normal beating pattern of a heart.
October 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
#OTD in 1916 Frank Pantridge was born. Pantridge developed the portable defibrillator - a device used routinely to to reset the normal beating pattern of a heart.
It's #NationalCholesterolMonth - a month dedicated to raising awareness of maintaining a healthy cholesterol level which is good for our hearts. Too much cholesterol can lead to heart problems or even strokes!
October 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It's #NationalCholesterolMonth - a month dedicated to raising awareness of maintaining a healthy cholesterol level which is good for our hearts. Too much cholesterol can lead to heart problems or even strokes!
It's #NationalVegetarianWeek! Fruits and vegetables contain loads of essential nutrients like fiber and vitamins that help us to lead healthy lives. Why not try a new vegetarian dish this week?
October 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It's #NationalVegetarianWeek! Fruits and vegetables contain loads of essential nutrients like fiber and vitamins that help us to lead healthy lives. Why not try a new vegetarian dish this week?
Find out if our skeletons are alive in our newest story from student Explainer Roberta
Is my skeleton alive? - Centre of the Cell
Is my skeleton alive?
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September 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Find out if our skeletons are alive in our newest story from student Explainer Roberta
Join us on Thursday for our next #BigQuestion - Cancer: Can our cells do more?
18th September at 6pm
Tickets here: buff.ly/c5Wgq6P
18th September at 6pm
Tickets here: buff.ly/c5Wgq6P
September 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Join us on Thursday for our next #BigQuestion - Cancer: Can our cells do more?
18th September at 6pm
Tickets here: buff.ly/c5Wgq6P
18th September at 6pm
Tickets here: buff.ly/c5Wgq6P
Find out how to use an inhaler from our student Explainer Anoushka
What is an inhaler? - Centre of the Cell
What is an inhaler?
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September 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Find out how to use an inhaler from our student Explainer Anoushka
Next week is our next #BigQuestion - Cancer: Can our cells do more?
18th September at 6pm
Tickets here:
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18th September at 6pm
Tickets here:
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September 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Next week is our next #BigQuestion - Cancer: Can our cells do more?
18th September at 6pm
Tickets here:
buff.ly/c5Wgq6P
18th September at 6pm
Tickets here:
buff.ly/c5Wgq6P
Wondering what a medicine interview is like? Find out from our student Explainer Roberta
What is a medicine interview like? - Centre of the Cell
What is a medicine interview like?
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September 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Wondering what a medicine interview is like? Find out from our student Explainer Roberta
Find out more about cancer treatment from Dr Jonathan Fisher in our next #BigQuestion - Cancer: Can our cells do more?
18th September at 6pm
Tickets here:
18th September at 6pm
Tickets here:
September - Cancer: Can our cells do more? - Centre of the Cell
Cancer is a condition which can affect any one of us. It can happen for many different reasons, but it is always the result of our cells getting out of control and dividing too much. Every day more…
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September 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Find out more about cancer treatment from Dr Jonathan Fisher in our next #BigQuestion - Cancer: Can our cells do more?
18th September at 6pm
Tickets here:
18th September at 6pm
Tickets here:
Find out about the ABCDE assessment medical professionals use in our blog from student Explainer Anoushka
What is ABCDE assessment? - Centre of the Cell
What is ABCDE assessment?
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September 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Find out about the ABCDE assessment medical professionals use in our blog from student Explainer Anoushka
We had a great time at our Science Fun Day on 20th August! 🧪
Visitors explored science games, shows, films & hands-on activities with @QMUL scientists 👩🔬🎲🎥
Thanks to everyone who joined us! 👨👧👧
#ScienceFunDay #STEM #QMUL #FamilyScience
Visitors explored science games, shows, films & hands-on activities with @QMUL scientists 👩🔬🎲🎥
Thanks to everyone who joined us! 👨👧👧
#ScienceFunDay #STEM #QMUL #FamilyScience
September 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We had a great time at our Science Fun Day on 20th August! 🧪
Visitors explored science games, shows, films & hands-on activities with @QMUL scientists 👩🔬🎲🎥
Thanks to everyone who joined us! 👨👧👧
#ScienceFunDay #STEM #QMUL #FamilyScience
Visitors explored science games, shows, films & hands-on activities with @QMUL scientists 👩🔬🎲🎥
Thanks to everyone who joined us! 👨👧👧
#ScienceFunDay #STEM #QMUL #FamilyScience