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A gloved hand places a test sample in a test tube rack
  • 8 and over
  • Careers
  • Medicines
  • Microscopic

A Biomedical Scientist’s Journey

What goes on behind the scenes of an NHS laboratory? Join Claire, a biomedical sceitnist, to find out and explore how you can become a biomedical scientist too!
A gloved hand places a test sample in a test tube rack
  • 8 and over
  • Immune System
  • Medicines
  • Microscopic

Viruses & Me

What can bacteria and viruses tell us about our health? Join this session to find out more and hear about Nyo's career journey so far.
A photograph shows a range of orthotics
  • 8 and over
  • Careers
  • Medicines
  • Muscles and Bones
  • Technology

The Power of Prosthetics

Hear how orthotists and prosthetists work with patients to create devices that can best help them, and Suzanne's journey to becoming a university lecturer.
A visualisation of a virus
  • 8 and over
  • Immune System
  • Medicines
  • Microbes and Parasites
  • Microscopic

How Well Do You Know Viruses?

Covid-19 is not the first virus to touch human lives and it most likely won't be the last. What do we know about viruses and what mechanisms does the human body have to fight infections?
An illustration of a detective with sunglasses, hat and magnifying glass.
  • 8 and over
  • Microbes and Parasites
  • Microscopic
  • Technology
  • Medicines

Find Me If You Can!

The smallest bacteria: mycoplasma. Join me to uncover what mycoplasma is, how clever it is for such a small organism, and see if we can find it!
  • 8 and over
  • DNA
  • Medicines

What Does DNA Mean To Me?

Everyone is the same and yet completely unique. How can this be? The answer is DNA! Join Jennifer Murphy from Merck to find out more about DNA.
  • 8 and over
  • DNA
  • Medicines

A Scientist Journey: DNA and Biosafety Testing

Everyone is unique and we have a special code within all our cells, what do you know about this code and how we use DNA in the lab? Join our Scientist journey to hear more about DNA and Biosafety testing!
An illustration of viruses
  • 8 and over
  • Immune System
  • Medicines
  • Microbes and Parasites

Our Journey with Germs

How much do you know about germs? And what does Glasgow have to do with them? Join Kirsty Earley from the RCPSG to learn about our unique relationship with germs!
  • 8 and over
  • Immune System
  • Medicines

The Immune System – A Battle Royale Within Your Body!

Are you curious about how your body fights germs? If the answer is yes, find out more with Alba Urena Rusillo from Merck in this recorded live session!