Inspiring | Creating | Engaging
Clouds don’t stand still. They are constantly shifting, changing their shape, challenging our imagination. They also reflect our dreams, feelings and emotions, and they can hide, or reveal, secrets. But our researchers don’t have their heads in the clouds: They have taken up the challenge of understanding ourselves, the way we feel and think, and how we use our knowledge. Join us in solving a 3D brain puzzle, understand intelligence by watching clever dogs, test your knowledge in the ‘How well do you know Scotland?’ challenge, or become a WikiEditor. (Computer Science, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology and Neuroscience)
Activities
Mirror Mirror: Hands on with Chirality!
Join us for a fun and interactive exploration of chirality, where you will learn about the fascinating world of mirror image molecules in chemistry. Through hands-on activities, you will discover that many everyday objects possess the unique property of chirality. You’ll learn how to detect this property, understand how it influences the behaviour of molecules, and appreciate its importance in medicine and bodily functions.
Science4All
The colouring pages showcase real chemists from the University of St Andrews, each with a unique story and background. Discover how science relates to your world and see how science is truly for everyone.
We Can Edit: St Andrews on WikiCommons!
WikiCommons needs you! Listed buildings across St Andrews are sadly lacking photos on WikiCommons; you can help change this. Sign up to become a Wiki Editor with the IDEA Network from the School of Computer Science then hunt down your favourite listed building in St Andrews. Think Pokémon Go but for grown-ups!
WikiCommons needs you! Listed buildings across St Andrews are sadly lacking photos on WikiCommons; you can help change this. Sign up to become a Wiki Editor with the IDEA Network from the School of Computer Science then hunt down your favourite listed building in St Andrews. Think Pokémon Go but for grown-ups!
Data, Data, Everywhere!
How well do you know Scotland? Learn how scientists find patterns and learn about the intimate relationship between humans and the world we live in in through data by joining in one of our family-friendly quizzes. Each quiz will have 3 short rounds: 1st round – The Scottish Society. 2nd round: Nature in Scotland. 3rd round: The World-at-Large. There will be 5 questions per round, each team should have 2-3 members, and the quiz is suitable for anyone aged 8+. There will be 3 sessions with a maximum of 16 participants per quiz. Timings: 11:30, 12:30, and 13:30.
How well do you know Scotland? Learn how scientists find patterns and learn about the intimate relationship between humans and the world we live in in through data by joining in one of our family-friendly quizzes. Each quiz will have 3 short rounds: 1st round – The Scottish Society. 2nd round: Nature in Scotland. 3rd round: The World-at-Large. There will be 5 questions per round, each team should have 2-3 members, and the quiz is suitable for anyone aged 8+. There will be 3 sessions with a maximum of 16 participants per quiz. Timings: 11:30, 12:30, and 13:30.
When science goes wrong!
Discover how science can go wrong and what we can do about it! Explore the file-drawer problem with spooky extra-sensory perception, conclude anything you want with p-hacking, and learn more ways science can go wrong!
Discover how science can go wrong and what we can do about it! Explore the file-drawer problem with spooky extra-sensory perception, conclude anything you want with p-hacking, and learn more ways science can go wrong!
Size Matters: Atoms and their Constituents!
Atoms are tiny! In your approximate daily intake of 5 grams of salt there are 100,000 billion billion atoms. Yet most of the atom is empty space! In this activity we will explore the scale of the universe, and what constitutes an atom.
Atoms are tiny! In your approximate daily intake of 5 grams of salt there are 100,000 billion billion atoms. Yet most of the atom is empty space! In this activity we will explore the scale of the universe, and what constitutes an atom.
Clever Dog!
Have you ever wondered how clever your dog is? Watch researchers present dogs with simple intelligence tests that you can try at home with your dog! If you are interested in testing your dog’s intelligence even further, you can sign your dog up to participate in more fun studies with the University of St Andrews’ PAWS (Pets Assisting With Science) Lab. You and your dog can participate from your own home or in the lab by signing up to our Mailing List.
Have you ever wondered how clever your dog is? Watch researchers present dogs with simple intelligence tests that you can try at home with your dog! If you are interested in testing your dog’s intelligence even further, you can sign your dog up to participate in more fun studies with the University of St Andrews’ PAWS (Pets Assisting With Science) Lab. You and your dog can participate from your own home or in the lab by signing up to our Mailing List.
Build-a-Brain Challenge!
Our brains are extremely important, but how well do you know what’s inside your own head? Race to show off your brain-building skills with our scale 3D puzzle and meet researchers from the School of Psychology and Neuroscience to learn more about the work we do to better understand memory and perception.
Our brains are extremely important, but how well do you know what’s inside your own head? Race to show off your brain-building skills with our scale 3D puzzle and meet researchers from the School of Psychology and Neuroscience to learn more about the work we do to better understand memory and perception.
To Trust or Not to Trust!
Join us for an engaging and fun game where kids can explore decision-making through an economic trust game. You can win several stickers – will you take the risk and trust us or play it safe? We’ll also have an iPad to show how other apes play this game, offering a unique evolutionary perspective of whether other animals show the concept of trust, too!
Join us for an engaging and fun game where kids can explore decision-making through an economic trust game. You can win several stickers – will you take the risk and trust us or play it safe? We’ll also have an iPad to show how other apes play this game, offering a unique evolutionary perspective of whether other animals show the concept of trust, too!
Once upon a time there was web…
As we rapidly move towards a digital-by-default society, many older adults are at risk of being excluded from access to essential services and resources, resulting in negative impact on their wellbeing and independence. The ‘Digital Inclusion in Later Life’ project at the School of Computer Science explores the barriers and enablers to improving digital inclusion from the perspectives of older adults, their support networks, service providers and software engineers. Research shows that younger people play a significant role in motivating, enabling and supporting older adults to adapt to a digital world, with mutually beneficial interactions. This poster summarises the insights gained from our work so far and plans for future research, including co-designing solutions with stakeholders.
As we rapidly move towards a digital-by-default society, many older adults are at risk of being excluded from access to essential services and resources, resulting in negative impact on their wellbeing and independence. The ‘Digital Inclusion in Later Life’ project at the School of Computer Science explores the barriers and enablers to improving digital inclusion from the perspectives of older adults, their support networks, service providers and software engineers. Research shows that younger people play a significant role in motivating, enabling and supporting older adults to adapt to a digital world, with mutually beneficial interactions. This poster summarises the insights gained from our work so far and plans for future research, including co-designing solutions with stakeholders.
Sparkle Amygdala Bottles
Learn how the brain works by creating Sparkle Amygdala Bottles! This fun activity for children helps explain how the amygdala in our brain works including how it helps keep us safe!
Learn how the brain works by creating Sparkle Amygdala Bottles! This fun activity for children helps explain how the amygdala in our brain works including how it helps keep us safe!