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Schools and groups

We welcome schools and groups to our unique learning environments in Whitechapel, where you can book and engage in our shows and workshops. We offer a wide range of our shows and workshops as outreach where we can bring the science to you in your school or community space. Book Now and start discovering more through science.

STEM Pod experience

STEM Pod experience

Our unique STEM Pod experience uses innovative technology, video, interactive games, mesmerizing projection, and intriguing objects, suspended above the working laboratories of the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London.

Dive into science like never before.
Neuron Pod

Neuron Pod

Step inside our giant neuron and enjoy one of our shows or workshops that illustrate the research of our labs below. Inspired by the research of Queen Mary University of London, we work with leading scientists to design and deliver fun interactive shows and workshops for you.

Be inspired, step into and take part in our fun learning.
Outreach

Outreach

Cant make it to us, we’ll come to you. Many of our science shows and workshops can be brought to your school or community space. By visiting you, you can take advantage of hosting multiple shows or workshops in a day. We also offer whole school programmes to reach every child in every year with key stage specific content.

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Key Stage Title Suitable for Desription Onsite Outreach
KS1 A Mummy for Melissa EYFS – Yr 2 Exploring DNA, cells and family through a story and puppetry. x x
KS2 The Genes & Evolution Show Yr 3 -Yr 6 An interactive show exploring DNA, our links to animals and how evolution has shaped animals to survive in their environments. x x
KS2 In a Heartbeat Yr 4 -Yr 6 An interactive show demonstrating the human circulatory system. x x
KS2 Primary Careers Day Yr 4 -Yr 6 Two presenter-led experiences that introduce lab skills and help you to solve a medical mystery, plus our STEM Pod Experience. x
KS2 CELLebration Yr 4 – Yr 6 Presenter-led experience exploring the past, present, and future of cell biology. x
KS2/3 Gut Feeling Yr 3 – Yr 7 The story of food as it journeys through our digestive system. x x
KS2/3 Snot, Sick & Scabs Yr 4 -Yr 8 A favourite of many – some of our body’s grossest defences against microbes that make us sick. x x
KS3 The Ingenious Genes & Evolution show Yr 7 -Yr  9 Understand DNA, how our genes make us who we are, and how our bodies react to our environment and the choices we make. x x
KS3/4/5 Careers in Science & Health Yr 9 – Yr 13 Tabletop activities around the world of working in science,  including a Q&A on careers. x
KS4/5 Ingenious Genes Yr 10 – Yr 13 Exploring genes, RNA, protein synthesis, and mutations. x x
KS4/5 Invasion! Infection & Immunity Yr 10 – Yr 13 Tabletop activities exploring the human body’s immunological responses. x

Events

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 inquisitive minds, evening lectures, discussion events and shows & workshops. You can find us in the community as well, we take part in a number of external events, look out for us there.

CELLebration

CELLebration & STEM Pod experience

Skin Deep and STEM Pod Experience
Dendritic cell and T-lymphocytes, illustration

Invasion! Infection and Immunity workshop
A Mummy for Melissa

A Mummy for Melissa
Inside the pod at Centre of the Cell

Venue hire

If you are looking for a truly unique space to wow your guests look no further. Our Neuron Pod can host your event with up to 55 attendees in a variety of configurations. Whether you’re looking to hold a meeting or conference, an away day or a seminar, celebration or launch, the Neuron Pod delivers an inspiring, comfortable and welcoming experience for all types of events.

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