This exhibition uncovers the history and cultural resistance against The Sovoloki Camp, the ‘first Gulag’ labour camp of the USSR. Join the Exhibition Launch, live on 30th October then browse the virtual exhibition throughout Explorathon.

Everyone loves a good ghost story, need we say more?

Learn how computers can help save lives with kidney exchange programmes. Test out your skills with the kidney exchange game – can you identify all the transplants?

Have a watch as our experts answer questions about climate and space.

What was the coolest Greek god? Why did the Romans not conquer Scotland? Find out in this collection of answers!

Quilts 4 Cancer is a Royal Society of Chemistry supported project designed by Clare Hoskins and Kirsty Ross. Q4C aims to create quilts for adult patients with pancreatic cancer, with quilt designs inspired by the chemistry research that is currently happening in universities to understand and treat pancreatic cancer.

Can we solve the problem of climate change?

Many space movies have hit our screens relaying drama, adventure, and scientific discovery…

How do corals build the skeletons that make up reefs and how is this process affected by climate change?

Each day we take a short look down the microscope at microscopic life

Join us as we have a closer look at your organs!

This online lunchtime ‘Question Time’ style discussion brings together heritage sector professionals to reflect on responses to the COVID-19 lockdown.

How many bones do you have? Why do we not get giant bugs? Find out in this collection of answers to questions sent in by the public.

Ever wondered what a physics lab looks like? Join us for a quick peek!

What can we learn from a headstrong donkey determined to drop its rider into a ditch? On the Miniatures podcast we show that the big picture in history is best seen through a collage of such individual and local stories. In this live episode, University of St Andrews researchers share their favourite ‘miniatures’ & explore what these isolated, unusual, and perhaps even whimsical stories from the past can tell us about the texture and fascination of history.

Uncover the world of microorganisms by growing your own!

Period poverty is a global issue. We’ll be releasing a video each day on the 19, 20 and 21st exploring this topic.

Join James as he shows us some of the creatures that live in UK rock pools.

Join us as we take a look around St Andrews Botanic Gardens.

What can science tell us about sea monsters? Are they real?

Join us as we show off how fun Chemistry can be!

They have 3 minutes to convince you who is the most inspirational female researcher.

If you missed the live event of Sat 21st watch here! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjOhx6N2Xlrl0RR8FdQcHnfCfHM7m6feC

Join an Edinburgh based researcher to discuss their work or something they find interesting in science. All in accessible terms thanks to our strictly  “No Jargon” rule!

Take a break!

Join the University of Aberdeen each day of Explorathon Week at midday for our daily podcast. Hear about current research projects going on within the University of Aberdeen.

Join us each day as we take a short look at a mythological or historical figure and find out why research into them is important.

Join the University of Glasgow to explore the weird and wonderful world of illusions!

Join University of Glasgow engineers to learn how to make your own microscope, using a smartphone, water and other household items.

Can we use engineering to find bombs using bees? Find out in this collection of answers.

Meaning “chit chat” in Japanese, join some of Scotland’s researchers at this fast-paced and lively event showcasing research projects happening right now.

This interactive Zoom workshop led by Glasgow Caledonian University aims to bring together stakeholders locally and from across the globe to share experiences of social innovation.

The Scottish Network for Able Pupils (SNAP) and the TILE Network bring together experts from Scotland, Sweden and Germany to explore how we can support highly able mathematicians in our classrooms.

Who  doesn’t like dolphins? Find out how you can help them with your smartphone.

Meaning “chit chat” in Japanese, join some of Scotland’s researchers at this fast-paced and lively event showcasing research projects happening right now.

Register for this FREE maths-themed knitting event and receive a knitting kit in the post

Pain isn’t always bad for us but what can we do about it? Join Glasgow Caledonian University researchers for talks and demonstrations about the psychological and physiological aspects of pain

Join the University of Glasgow for a laboratory tour and experiment exploring brain rehabilitation techniques.

Pain is something that almost everyone has had experience with, from stubbing our toes to getting a headache. This type of pain normally fades as we heal or goes away after taking pain killers. But what about pain that doesn’t go away or isn’t stopped by pain killers? Join the University of Glasgow for an engaging talk exploring what pain looks like in the brain.

Glasgow Museums has a superb collection of over 600 ship models – an incomparable resource for research and enjoyment.  Join us for a light-hearted look at a sectioned model of RMS Aquitania, one of most elegant ocean liners ever to steam across the Atlantic.

As part of Explorathon 2020, the University of St Andrews and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland present a concert of new music, the result of creative collaborations between St Andrews researchers and RCS composers

Join us for a screening of the film Cooked: Survival by Zip Code by Judith Helfand, followed by a Q/A session where we explore climate change from an Arts and Humanities perspective.

What is planetary protection? Is it even important? Space scientist Dr Jennifer Wadsworth presents an engaging talk as part of the Skeptics in the Pub Online series

This workshop introduces video game writers, creators, and developers to Trope Informed Design: a new approach to interactive dialogue.

Be inspired by viewing the Scottish Research Showcase, taking place on Twitter all day!

Researchers at the University of Glasgow host a Facebook Live event aimed at anyone who wants to learn and talk about pain and arthritis.

The event will include the screening of short videos from researchers, an interactive quiz and a discussion about coping with pain.

This workshop will show you how structures thinner than a human hair can have properties that you may not have imagined. It will take you on a journey of discovery through a short presentation, after which you can test your knowledge in a quiz, and then put forward your views on how researchers and scientists can manage the unknown.

Follow Ted’s woodland trail at Newbattle!

Lots of experiments for young scientists to get involved in at home!

Take three top academics, three dangerous ideas, add one comedian and it’s the force of nature that is the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas (CODI).

Take a sneak peak behind the scenes of Aberdeen University’s Institute of Medical Sciences, and meet the researchers involved in vital health research.

Have you cared for a virtual pet, mourned a favourite character, or agonised over which video game character to date? If so, this event is for you!

Join the University of Glasgow for a festive language taster and culture session.

Come and get creative with Monkey Sox and make your own neuron model out of sweets or recycling

Join an Edinburgh based researcher to discuss their work or something they find interesting in science. All in accessible terms thanks to our strictly  “No Jargon” rule!

Take three top academics, three dangerous ideas, add one comedian and it’s the force of nature that is the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas (CODI).

Join us for an online screening and Q&A with participatory films made in the Pacific which support gender equality and highlight community-led responses to gender-based violence.