Centre of the Cell
@centreofthecell.bsky.social
The first informal education centre to be located in working biomedical research labs.
👩🔬 Looking for things to do with your 7-13 year old this half term? 🧪 Why not try our Spooky Science workshop? 🎫 Get tickets here:
October - Spooky Science and STEM Pod Experience - Centre of the Cell
Uncover the secrets of monster teeth, bring to life your own Frankestein's monster*, discover why blood is a freaky fluid, and even more! *Life has been used as a loose term... Plus Our unique…
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🚨 Tickets are available for our next Big Question talk 🧟♂️ Professor Greg Towers will discuss whether a viral zombie apocalypse is possible! ⏰️ Tuesday 27th October 6pm Get tickets here:
October - Zombies: Fact or Fiction. Should we prepare for a Zombie Apocalypse? - Centre of the Cell
Zombie apocalypse: a popular science fiction theme, but could it really happen? We already know that viruses can change human behaviour, but how far could this go - is a human rage virus possible?…
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🍌 If I share 50% of my DNA with a banana, does that make me half banana? ❓ Find out in our Science Story 👩🏻🔬 From student Explainer Roberta buff.ly/NoLn9Tx
If I share 50% of my DNA with a banana, does that make me half banana? - Centre of the Cell
If I share 50% of my DNA with a banana, does that make me half banana?
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❤️🩹 Tomorrow is our Big Question talk exploring why cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world 🕕 Join us at 6pm 🎫 Get tickets here: buff.ly/HwFb9PN
September - Why is cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death in the world? - Centre of the Cell
The heart is an organ essential to the human body, pumping our blood around to provide oxygen for all of our cells. However, for many different reasons, we can develop heart disease. Heart disease…
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❤️🩹 Looking forward to our Big Question talk about why cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world? 🎫 Don't forget to get tickets 🕕 29th September at 6pm buff.ly/x3ezl27
September - Why is cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death in the world? - Centre of the Cell
The heart is an organ essential to the human body, pumping our blood around to provide oxygen for all of our cells. However, for many different reasons, we can develop heart disease. Heart disease…
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We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a @royalsociety Science Community Grant. This will allow us to support hands-on investigative STEM projects in local schools over the next 3 years. A big thank you to the Royal Society and the generous funding from The Julia Rausing Trust.
🦷 Thinking about applying for dental school? 🪥 FInd out more about the process 👩🏽🎓 From dental student Zainab buff.ly/Au5TnIp
Applying to Dental School - Centre of the Cell
Applying to Dental School
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Tickets are still available for our #BigQuestion Lecture Join Professor Dunja Aksentijevic as she explores why cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. 🫀 ⌚️ 29th September, 6pm Get tickets below! buff.ly/8oABgvp
September - Why is cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death in the world? - Centre of the Cell
The heart is an organ essential to the human body, pumping our blood around to provide oxygen for all of our cells. However, for many different reasons, we can develop heart disease. Heart disease…
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👩⚕️ Wondering what a medicine interview is like? ⭐️ Find out from our student Explainer Roberta ➡️ buff.ly/8WeCBtd
What is a medicine interview like? - Centre of the Cell
What is a medicine interview like?
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☀️ Welcome back from the summer holidays! 👩🏫 Are you a teacher looking for an interactive #schooltrip exploring the world of cells? 🦠 Take a look at the shows & experiences we have on offer here: buff.ly/srUhXWs
Schools and groups - Centre of the Cell
We support pupils learning with our interactive STEM pod experience, as well as workshops, shows, and school visits.
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One month until our next #BigQuestion! Join Professor Dunja Aksentijevic as she explores why cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. 🫀 ⌚️ 29th September, 6pm Get tickets below! buff.ly/8oABgvp
September - Why is cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death in the world? - Centre of the Cell
The heart is an organ essential to the human body, pumping our blood around to provide oxygen for all of our cells. However, for many different reasons, we can develop heart disease. Heart disease…
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🫘 Ever wondered how dialysis works? ❓ FInd out in out newest Science Quesiton 👩🏽🔬 From student Explainer Anoushka buff.ly/5Dnwo33
What is dialysis? - Centre of the Cell
What is dialysis?
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🍕How do UPFs affect our health? ⭐️ The recording of our previous #BigQuestion lecture from Professor Chris van Tulleken is now available to watch on our website. 👉️ Watch here: buff.ly/Ew7jzGn
❓ Want to know if there's a link between your gut and your mental health? 😨🦋 Or why certain situations make you feel nauseous or give you butterflies? 👩🔬 Find out the answer to this science question from student Explainer Roberta buff.ly/yqY6tyW
Can my gut health affect my mental health? - Centre of the Cell
Can my gut health affect my mental health?
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Air pollution stunts children’s lung growth. New Queen Mary research found that improvements in air quality after the introduction of London’s ULEZ are associated with accelerated lung growth in children. Read more: shorturl.at/Jx86o
@qmul.bsky.social research into the effect of ULEZ on children's lung growth has just been published 🎉 The Centre of the Cell team really enjoyed developing hands-on STEM activities that supported delivery of the project in primary schools 👩🔬 🔬 🧪 👉️ Read more about the study here: buff.ly/n8FlnYH
1 week to go! 👶💚 Meet Melissa—a friendly little monster searching for her mummy! Along the way she'll discover the wonderful world of cells, DNA and families in this fun, interactive adventure for younger children. 🕙 25th August, 10am buff.ly/Z2wc9Cz
August - A Mummy for Melissa - Centre of the Cell
Meet Melissa, a newborn monster who is trying to find her mummy! Along the way she meets lots of new friends who teach her about the wonderful world of living things, cells and DNA! Created in…
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🚨 A few tickets remaining for our CELLebration shows next week! 🎉🧬Join us to explore the amazing history of cell discovery, see how scientists study cells today and discover how to shape the future of medicine 🔬👩🏽🔬 🕐 17th August 1pm 🕐 21st August 1pm buff.ly/2D82tIe
August - CELLebration & STEM Pod Experience - Centre of the Cell
Step into the past, present, and future of cell biology with us, and explore how science and lab work continue to evolve over time. Challenge yourself with some hands-on laboratory-themed tasks in…
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🤞⭐️Good luck to everyone receiving their A-Level results tomorrow!⭐️🤞 If you are wondering about the transition from A-Levels to Medical School, read about Safiya's experience on our blog:
The transition from A Levels to Medical School - Centre of the Cell
The transition from A Levels to Medical School
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🫘 Ever wondered how your Kidneys work? ❓ Find out in our new Science Question 👩🏽🔬 From student Explainer Anoushka buff.ly/zEEzsmK
How do kidneys work? - Centre of the Cell
How do kidneys work?
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We still have tickets available for our Summer Events on our website. We have something for the whole family - book yourself in now for a hands on science session full of learning and fun. 🔬 🧪 👩🔬 buff.ly/h2us2gk #LondonWithKids #FamilyDaysOutLondon #VisitLondon
👶💚 Meet Melissa—a friendly little monster searching for her mummy! Along the way she'll discover the wonderful world of cells, DNA and families in this fun, interactive adventure for younger children. 🕙 25th August, 10am
August - A Mummy for Melissa - Centre of the Cell
Meet Melissa, a newborn monster who is trying to find her mummy! Along the way she meets lots of new friends who teach her about the wonderful world of living things, cells and DNA! Created in…
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💎 Ever wondered why some piercings don't heal? ❓ Find out in our new Science Question 👩🏻🔬 From Work Experience student Kalli
Why do some piercings not heal? - Centre of the Cell
Why do some piercings not heal?
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🎉🧬Every living thing is made of cells! Join us for CELLebration to explore the amazing history of cell discovery, see how scientists study cells today and discover how to shape the future of medicine 🔬👩🏽🔬 🕐 17th August 🕙 19th August 🕐 21st August
August - CELLebration & STEM Pod Experience - Centre of the Cell
Step into the past, present, and future of cell biology with us, and explore how science and lab work continue to evolve over time. Challenge yourself with some hands-on laboratory-themed tasks in…
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🩸 Blood is amazing – but how much do you really know about it? Join us for Brilliant Blood and discover what blood does, why it's so important, and explore the incredible things it does inside your body. ❤️🔬 🕙 10th August, 10am 🕐 12th August, 1pm 🕙 14th August, 10am
August - Brilliant Blood & STEM Pod Experience - Centre of the Cell
Join our hands-on workshop to discover why blood is truly brilliant!Explore the science behind the red liquid that keeps us alive — what it is, how it works, and what happens when we start to lose…
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Medical Machine Magic: Learn magic tricks to learn about medical device design. In this workshop you will learn how to do real magic tricks and then use the tricks to learn about how to make sure medical devices save lives. 🕙 20th August, 10am
August - Medical Machine Magic - Centre of the Cell
When you learn to be a magician, you learn other important skills too. In this workshop you will learn how to do real magic tricks and then we will use the tricks to teach you important lessons about…
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Artificial Intelligence, but where is the intelligence? Explore artificial intelligence by helping us build a working brain to explore how AI works. 🕐 18th August, 1pm
August - Artificial Intelligence, but where is the intelligence? - Centre of the Cell
Explore artificial intelligence, the field of science that tries to build 'thinking machines'. How are they built? Are they really intelligent? What is intelligence anyway? We will also ask questions…
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💤 Ever wondered why people snore? ❓ Find out in our newest Science Question 😴 From our Work Experience student Emma
Why Do People Snore? - Centre of the Cell
Why Do People Snore?
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🕵️♀️ Can you solve the mystery? Join us for Microbe Detectives and become a science detective as you uncover the hidden world of microbes through hands-on activities and our immersive STEM Pod experience! 🦠🔍 🕙 3rd August, 10am 🕐 5th August, 1pm buff.ly/TbbQIvc
August - Microbe Detectives & STEM Pod - Centre of the Cell
Learn how scientists and doctors work together to diagnose diseases in this hands-on workshop. Collect evidence from your experiments to find out which microbe could be causing the disease in our…
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