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Explorathon - Making Research Real
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Celebrating all research in Scotland and beyond! Join us to make research real in 2025. Funded by the European Commission and UKRI.

Visit https://www.explorathon.co.uk/
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🎬 It’s a wrap!

Over 10,000 people joined Explorathon 2025 events across Scotland to celebrate the power of research. 💡

Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers, uni teams & partners! 💛

@uofglasgow.bsky.social @dundee.ac.uk @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
@insuhi.bsky.social

#MakingResearchReal
October 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happening tomorrow in Dundee 👇
Family Fun Day at @scrapantics.bsky.social, 11am–3pm.

Free games, experiments and crafts with teams from @dundee.ac.uk and @abertayuni.bsky.social

No booking required – just drop in!

More info: www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

#Explorathon25 #DundeeEvents
October 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This Sunday, Explorathon is part of Doors Open Days at Bayes Centre and Inspace, Edinburgh.

Guided tours with Windows to the Past, Doors to the Future, plus the brand new Inspace Artist Residencies exhibition.

Learn more: www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Dundee has a packed Explorathon line-up in the next two weeks.

Wild Maths for S5/6 pupils this Wed, Life, Music & Art at Doors Open Day on Sun, then our big Explore and Discover Family Fun Day on Sat 4 Oct.

Full details: www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

@dundee.ac.uk
#Explorathon25 #Dundee
September 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Explorathon is taking over Glasgow this weekend! From superhero science and ARC tours to language tasters and workshops, there’s loads to explore. We’re even part of Glasgow Doors Open Days! All free, some ticketed 👉 www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

@uofglasgow.bsky.social #Explorathon25
September 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Sneak peek at what’s happening this weekend in Glasgow 👀 Explorathon is taking over the ARC on Saturday and Sunday as part of Doors Open Days.

More info to follow 🙌

@uofglasgow.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
James Simon from @insuhi.bsky.social will explore how Stevenson’s reputation shifted, from “children’s author” to one of Scotland’s most enduring literary figures.

A brilliant chance to see RLS in a new light.

Register here 👉 www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

#Explorathon25
September 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🚀 Explorathon is in full swing! Across Scotland you’ll find inspiring talks, hands-on workshops & family fun happening over the next few weeks. Don’t miss out – see what’s on near you 👇

www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

#Explorathon25
September 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This Sunday, 11–4 in Aberdeen, Discovery Day is back 🚀. A full day of free family fun awaits – explore Ice Age adventures, see rockets launch, enjoy light shows, and meet a Marie Curie living statue.

👉 www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
What’s on next week at #Explorathon25?

☕ Wed 10 Sept – Café Sci @ Aberdeen Art Gallery
❄️ Wed 10 Sept – Arctic Pedagogy (online)
🚀 Sun 14 Sept – Discovery Day @ Elphinstone Hall

All free (some booking needed) 👉 www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social @insuhi.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🧪 This Saturday, explore the Institute of Medical Sciences!

Free, family-friendly, 10am–4pm. No booking needed.

👉 www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social

#Explorathon25 #DoorsOpenDays
September 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🌊🐋 Dive into September with For the Love of Whales!

Meet Hope the inflatable Humpback, hear real whale songs & meet the experts protecting these giants.

📅 1st–30th Sept | Oban

🔗 Full details: www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

#Explorathon25

@insuhi.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Research isn’t just in labs, it’s in everyday life.

This September, #Explorathon25 makes research real across Scotland with family-friendly events and hands-on activities.

See what’s coming up 👉 www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...
August 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Quick reminder! ✨

Explorathon is nearly here, and events are popping up all over Scotland.

Take a minute to see what’s happening in your area 👉https://www.explorathon.co.uk/events-programme/

#Explorathon25
August 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We loved catching up with Prof. David Archibald in Glasgow. He spoke about his research, what he's doing at Explorathon this year and why you should come along.

#Explorathon25 #MakingResearchReal

@uofglasgow.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Get ready for an exciting adventure this September as Explorathon 2025 is coming your way!🚀

Read more 👉 www.explorathon.co.uk/news/2025-ne...

#Explorathon25 #MakingResearchReal

@uofglasgow.bsky.social | @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social | @dundee.ac.uk | @insuhi.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
August 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Explorathon is back!

Through a packed calendar of events across Scotland, Explorathon examines the incredible variety of research and how it touches our lives.

The month-long festival offers a unique opportunity to discover what makes research so exciting.

www.explorathon.co.uk/news/explora...
June 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM