Details
- When: Sunday 27 September 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Admission: Admission Free
- Booking: Booking required
- Booking URL: https://abdn.eventsair.com/explorathon-2026/discovery-day/Site/Register
- Venue Name: Elphinstone Hall, University of Aberdeen
Information
University of Aberdeen researchers are back for 2026 with a fun-filled Discovery Day.
Get ready to explore, create and discover! We offer a fantastic programme of hands-on activities for children and families, giving everyone the chance to try new experiences and take part in exciting activities.
Elphinstone Hall
Throughout the day, join us in Elphinstone Hall for hands-on interactive activities.
Research groups and departments taking part include:
The Kiltie Lab – Fermenting Fibres
Aberlangs – Aberdeen: City of Languages
Psychology – Collecting Coins
Chemistry – Energy, Chemistry, and the Sustainable Future
TechFest
Tours of the Anne H Cruickshank Observatory
The Anne H Cruickshank Observatory (ACO) is the Department’s new astronomical observatory. Construction was completed in May 2026 within the grounds of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden and the observatory will be officially opened later in 2026.
As part of Explorathon, the Physics Department will be running hourly tours of the new facility.