Dundee Science Centre

We’ve been having lots of fun preparing for ‘Our World From Space’ activities for this Summer holidays! Check out the video below for a taste of what is to come 🚀 Association for Science and Discovery Centres UK Space Agency Dylan Drummond Claire Grainger

We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for two fantastic awards by the Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce Awards in both the ‘Future Skills’ and ‘Impact’ categories! These nominations highlight our commitment to sharing knowledge and opportunities within STEM, empowering future generations with the skills they need, and making a significant impact in our community. Thank you to our incredible team, partners, and supporters who make all we do possible and to Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce for this wonderful nomination! 🌟

Dundee Science Centre is currently looking for a creative, motivated, and driven individual for the position of Marketing Assistant. Click here for more information: ➡️bit.ly/3ShEYxc (Closing date: 5pm 23/06/24)

With Dundee’s Low Emission Zone coming into force today, we made a video recently for the public to share information about what a LEZ is, some of the benefits and reasons behind it. 🌟 Over the last few weeks we have also been proud to host a brand-new Air Quality Exhibition from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. It's important for Science Centres to bridge the gap between global science and local events. What do you think about Dundee’s new Low Emission Zone? 🚗 Find out further information, visit: ➡️ bit.ly/4buhVYg #lowemissionzone #LEZ #airquality WWF Scotland Dundee City Council

Dundee Science Centre is currently looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic and dynamic individual for the position of Visitor Experience Leader. Click here for more information: ➡️ bit.ly/3ShEYxc (Closing date: 5pm on 26/05/2024)

#LearningAtWorkWeek At Dundee Science Centre, we're all about continuous learning and actively supporting our team through training, and this week is no exception! Yesterday, our team delved into the world of Science Capital with some insightful training from our STEM Development Lead, Caitlin MacInnes! The session focused on enriching our understanding of how we can make science accessible and engaging for everyone. George Wickenden our Marketing and Audience Development Lead recently completed a CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma of Professional Marketing, adding even more expertise and creativity to our promotions! Mark, our Facilities and Safety Procedures Lead, is currently midway through multiple NEBOSH and The CPD Certification Service courses, sharpening his skills to ensure our centre operates smoothly and efficiently. We're incredibly proud of our teams dedication to continuous improvement. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to learn and grow centre wide! Campaign for Learning

Dundee Science Centre is currently looking for an outgoing, dynamic, confident, exceptional communicator to join our team to fulfil the key role of Science Communicator in a full-time capacity. You will be part of a team responsible for the smooth operation of Dundee Science Centre’s programmes and services on a daily basis. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/ep9Ea9Sn

Yesterday we visited St Mary’s Primary School in Dundee for a FANTASTIC collaborative career’s event called ‘Explore Your Universe’. 🛰 At this visit, we brought along many of our much-loved activities, including infrared thermal heat cameras, diffraction glasses and seed bomb making. Massive thanks to Aerospace Kinross ,St Andrew’s Planetarium (University of St Andrews) and Stuart Rogers (Cerebal Ape) who supported this visit alongside us and many other incredible organisations. This visit was part of our “Explore Your Universe: Valuing Inclusion,” project focusing on expanding science capital in children and families from the most underserved communities in the UK. To find out more about this impactful programme, visit: https://lnkd.in/gTPDy3sT Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Dundee Science Centre is currently looking for an outgoing, dynamic, confident, exceptional communicator to join our team to fulfil the key role of Science Communicator in a full-time capacity. You will be part of a team responsible for the smooth operation of Dundee Science Centre’s programmes and services on a daily basis Find out more at https://lnkd.in/ep9Ea9Sn

Exciting News for Schools 🏫 Our Learning Lab 'Powering the Future' programme has been a huge success so far, engaging approximately 2,500 pupils across 35 local schools in its first year! This fantastic initiative offers hands-on experiments, teacher training, and career insights with a focus on renewable energy. There is still time for schools from Dundee and surrounding regions to get involved in the 2025 programme. 💡 To read the full article and find out more, click here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6D9wYgg