Glasgow Science Centre

🤝 Last week, we took part in #DuoDay2024 during #InclusiveEmployersWeek and welcomed Ciaran, Liam and Khunsaa down to Glasgow Science Centre to join our Customer Service and HR teams for a day of job shadowing and work experience. Hosted by the Scottish Union of Supported Employment, DuoDay showcases the incredible contributions disabled people bring to the work we do. With support from DFN Project SEARCH , Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership and Enable Scotland, we were proud to take part in this important initiative.

🏆 Last night, we were delighted to win the Climate Action Award at VisitScotland's Scottish #ThistleAwards National Finals! ♻️ The prestigious award, which was sponsored by LNER LIMITED, celebrated a business, event or destination that had made demonstrable progress on their climate action journey to #NetZero. 💚 We were praised for the extensive range of measures we have taken to reduce carbon emissions; working closely with staff, customers, and the wider community. 🦆 This also included our excellent application and natural strengths in science communications to different audiences, as well as the investments we’ve made in making our building more eco-efficient and our commitment to providing nature-based solutions in our wetlands. 🎤 Here’s what our Director of Experience Development Gillian Lang had to say after our win:

🔭 This week, we hosted the final David Elder Lecture of 2024! 🪐 The David Elder Lectures are delivered in partnership with the Department of Physics, University of Strathclyde and has given us the opportunity to host insightful talks from high-profile and internationally renowned experts, such as Professor Jocelyn Bell-Burnell and Professor Chris Lintott. ☄️ Over the last 10 years, we have welcomed over 7000 audience members into our awe-inspiring planetarium, and heard from 55 experts, including astronauts, researchers and authors. 🌌 Click through the slides below to find out more about our journey with the David Elder lectures, and find out how you can book to attend one in the New Year here: https://lnkd.in/edKTtYjZ

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: STEM Innovation Hub & Exhibition at BAE Systems, Glasgow   Continuing our partnership with Glasgow Science Centre, we thoroughly enjoyed designing, manufacturing & installing the bespoke joinery elements in BAE Systems' £12m Shipbuilding Academy at their site in Scotstoun, Glasgow. Integrating eye-catching design features such as laser-etched patterns on both plywood and illuminated acrylic, this creates a dynamic and engaging space 🚢

🙋♂️Happy #InternationalMensDay2024! At Glasgow Science Centre, we work with men's groups in our local community, like the Glen Oaks Housing Association, to get them involved in science learning and engagement in a way that lets them build new skills and have fun with their friends while doing so.  These groups do invaluable work in supporting men who may be isolated or at risk of loneliness, and our partnership helps give them the opportunity to visit the Science Centre and experience new things. 🗣️ Kieran, the Project Manager from Glen Oaks Housing Association, said: "Coming to the Science Centre is an amazing opportunity for the men to get together and access workshops and learning experiences they don’t normally have; we can’t wait to come back." 🏡 To find out more about the amazing work our Community Learning and Development team does, visit: https://lnkd.in/eJimQtab Sports Forever Foundation Greater Pollok Services

📬 The latest Stakeholder Newsletter has dropped in our subscribers’ inboxes – announcing the strategic partnership between Glasgow Science Centre and the University of the West of Scotland. 🔬 Our Stakeholder Newsletter is a great way for our partners, investors and those interested in developing STEM education to keep up to date with our exciting new projects and endeavours. 💻 To make sure you don’t miss our latest news, you can sign up to receive our newsletters direct here: Glasgow Science Centre

🚀 We’re looking forward to our CEO Stephen Breslin delivering a presentation on Glasgow Science Centre’s Space Learning Pathway at this event later in month. 🎤 Our Board Member Craig Clark MBE FREng FRSE FIES will also be hosting a not-to-be-missed Q&A with Dr Andrew Aldrin on how we can harness the inspiration of space to inspire students. 💻 You can register to reserve your place here: https://lnkd.in/e_VnHwgN

✒️ This week, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of the West of Scotland. This memorandum formalises the strategic alliance between our two organisations; allowing us to continue to use our shared expertise and positions to raise science literacy, widen participation and help develop the future scientific workforce in Scotland and the UK. Both Glasgow Science Centre and the University of the West of Scotland share a vision for a Scotland where no young person faces barriers to participating in #STEMeducation. 🎥 Watch our video below to hear what our CEO Dr Stephen Breslin and Professor James Miller FRSE, Principal of UWS had to say at our signing event in the Science Centre.

🌁 This weekend, we’ll be welcoming GEMINOA: Glasgow Environmental Monitoring of Indoor and Outdoor Air to the Science Centre to lead an interactive family event exploring Glasgow’s air quality. Funded by the ICLEI Europe Action Fund 2.0, GEMINOA is a collaborative project between the University of Strathclyde, University of California, Berkeley, Glasgow City Council, SmartSTEMs and Glasgow Science Centre. Attendees this weekend will be able to learn about vital research the project is driving forward in understanding air pollution – and who will be affected by it within a city environment such as Glasgow. Brain Health Scotland and nooku will also be delivering activities, teaching families about the impact of air pollution on our perception, and how we can measure air quality in our homes. 📬 Sign up to our Public Engagement newsletter to keep up to date with our latest opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/eTSZnZm2

📢 We’re looking for a new Customer Experience Supervisor to join our team on a fixed-term basis! The successful candidate will assist the Customer Experience Management Team with the day-to-day management of the front of house operations for the Science Mall, IMAX Theatre & Tower. In this role you will lead by example ensuring that the customer experience team are meeting the required 5-⭐ standards to effectively deliver the Glasgow Science Centre Customer Service Promise. If you have leadership experience in a customer service-related position, and great communication skills – we want to hear from you! 💻 To find out more and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eY6EywbS