Evening Events

We have events happening on nearly every evening during GSF24 across various venues including the University of the West of Scotland campus, the University of Glasgow, Tennents Pub and more.

Cartoon image of a man putting rubbish in the bin.
Cartoon image of a man putting rubbish in the bin.

Transforming Trash Into Art

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

Use rubbish to create art, Lambhill Stables, Thurs 6th June, 5-7pm, Free, No booking required

Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker.
Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker.

Transforming Trash Into Art

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:42:00 BST

Using rubbish to create art, Lambhill Stables, Fri 7th June, 5-7pm, Free, Invite only

Cartoon image of a man doing a handstand alongside a child with a kite.
Cartoon image of a man doing a handstand alongside a child with a kite.

Bodies of Knowledge: A Science & Circus Cabaret

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:07:00 BST

Science Circus Performance, Paisley, Sat 8th June, 6-7pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a hot air balloon shaped like the Moon. A person is in the basket holding a cartoon atom, surrounded by planets, rockets, clouds and stars.
Cartoon image of a hot air balloon shaped like the Moon. A person is in the basket holding a cartoon atom, surrounded by planets, rockets, clouds and stars.

Planetarium Late

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:25:00 BST

Astronomy show, Glasgow Science Centre, Sat 8th June, 7-8pm, £10, Booking required.

Cartoon image of whisky barrels and whisky bottles surrounded by question marks.
Cartoon image of whisky barrels and whisky bottles surrounded by question marks.

Tennent’s Pub Quiz - Glasgow Science Festival Special

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:48:00 BST

Pub Quiz, Tennent's bar, Sun 9th June, 7-11pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a human torso with visible organs surrounded by atoms and DNA molecules.
Cartoon image of a human torso with visible organs surrounded by atoms and DNA molecules.

VR at the ARC

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:53:00 BST

Explore the possibilities of virtual reality (VR), University of Glasgow, Tues 11th June, 6-7.45pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon characters doing various activities, and young girl building rocket model and.
Cartoon characters doing various activities, and young girl building rocket model and.

Transformative Science at UWS

Wed, 03 May 2023 15:18:00 BST

Evening of activity from UWS researchers, University of the West of Scotland, Weds 12th June, 4-7pm, Booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker, litter on the floor includes a banana peel and food packaging.
Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker, litter on the floor includes a banana peel and food packaging.

Transforming Trash Into Art

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

Using rubbish to create art, Lambhill Stables, Wed 12th June, 5-7pm, Invite only, Free

Cartoon image of 3 whisky barrels with 3 bottles of whisky on top of them.
Cartoon image of 3 whisky barrels with 3 bottles of whisky on top of them.

My Favourite Transformation

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:55:00 BST

EVENT CANCELLED

Cartoon image of the sun and clouds.
Cartoon image of the sun and clouds.

How does Light Affect our Lives?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:55:00 BST

Join this talk by Seasonal Affective Disorder researchers, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Wed 12th June, 6-7:45pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon outline of Scotland surrounded by whisky bottles and barrels
Cartoon outline of Scotland surrounded by whisky bottles and barrels

Imagining Scotland With Less Booze

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:01:00 BST

Learn about the relationship Scotland has with alcohol and how we can change this with Glasgow Caledonian University, Wed 12th June, 6-8pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of 2 boats with various cartoon people aboard. At the helm of the largest boat is a woman in a lab coat holding some DNA.
Cartoon image of 2 boats with various cartoon people aboard. At the helm of the largest boat is a woman in a lab coat holding some DNA.

Insights From the Homeward Bound Antarctica Expedition

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:09:00 BST

Panel discussion on women in STEMM leadership, University of Glasgow, Wed 12th June, 6:15-7:15pm, Booking required, Free.

Cartoon dog with thought bubbles coming out of its head. In the background there are some butterflies.
Cartoon dog with thought bubbles coming out of its head. In the background there are some butterflies.

Human & Animal Intelligence

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:58:00 BST

Café Philosophique on the relation between human and animal intelligence, Wed 12th June, 6:30-7:30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of chemicals in test tubes surrounded by various maths symbols including pi and square root.
Cartoon image of chemicals in test tubes surrounded by various maths symbols including pi and square root.

Transforming Mathematics & Chemistry into Knitted Art According to Alexander Crum Brown

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:12:00 BST

Work together to knit sodium chloride, University of Glasgow ARC, Thurs 13th June, 5:30-7:30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a man painting a picture of a rubbish bin. Either side of this image are cartoon litter pickers.
Cartoon image of a man painting a picture of a rubbish bin. Either side of this image are cartoon litter pickers.

A Trash to Treasure Art Gallery

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

See transformed trash and create your own art at the St Matthew's Centre, Thurs 13th June, 6-8pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of an X Ray showing a bone and a bottle of pills.
Cartoon image of an X Ray showing a bone and a bottle of pills.

Hospital again?! What are my choices? What should be my priorities?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:59:00 BST

Panel discussion led by clinicians about patient priorities, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Thurs 13th June, 6-7:45pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre. In front of the building is a female scientist in a lab coat holding DNA molecules, and a man controlling a robot.
Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre. In front of the building is a female scientist in a lab coat holding DNA molecules, and a man controlling a robot.

Scientists at Work: Tour

Wed, 03 May 2023 15:48:00 BST

Tours of the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Thurs 13th June, 6, 6.30 & 7pm, Booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of a woman on a chair, in the background is a black hole and on the floor around her are chemical flasks and atoms.
Cartoon image of a woman on a chair, in the background is a black hole and on the floor around her are chemical flasks and atoms.

Science & Sorcery

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:25:00 BST

Dungeons & Dragons style science show, University of Glasgow, Thurs 13th June 6.30-7.45pm, Free, Booking Required.

Cartoon image of two scientists in front of a screen, on the screen is some deer.
Cartoon image of two scientists in front of a screen, on the screen is some deer.

Transforming Landscapes in Film and Art

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:46:00 BST

Discussion about historical documentary making, University of Glasgow, Fri 14th June, 6-6:45pm Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a group of people in front of a screen, on the screen is a black hole with an astronaut coming out of it.
Cartoon image of a group of people in front of a screen, on the screen is a black hole with an astronaut coming out of it.

CinemARC @GSF: Summer Screening

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:47:00 BST

Outdoor movie screening, St Mungo Square, Fri 14th June, 7:30-9:30pm, Booking Required, Free

Exhibitions at the Glasgow Science Festival

Cartoon electric car surrounded by scientists with DNA and microscopes
Cartoon electric car surrounded by scientists with DNA and microscopes

Images of Research - Exploring the Unseen

Thu, 05 May 2022 01:00:00 BST

Exhibition at Glasgow Central Station, Thurs 6th to Mon 10th June, station opening hrs, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of women doing various activities such as reading, digging, looking down a microscope and art.
Cartoon image of women doing various activities such as reading, digging, looking down a microscope and art.

Women's Transforming Role in the Home

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:40:00 BST

Reflections of Play exhibition by the University of Glasgow, Kelvin Hall, 6th to 16th June, Kelvin Hall Opening Hours, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of a view over the Clyde showing the Finnieston Crane, SEC Armadillo and the Clyde Arc. Coming off this image are cartoon thought bubbles and musical notes.
Cartoon image of a view over the Clyde showing the Finnieston Crane, SEC Armadillo and the Clyde Arc. Coming off this image are cartoon thought bubbles and musical notes.

Sound Installation at the Kelvin Hall

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:37:00 BST

Interactive sound exhibit, Kelvin Hall, Thurs 6th to Sun 16th June, Kelvin Hall opening hours, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of the sun with a human face.
Cartoon image of the sun with a human face.

Winter Light Exhibition

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:40:00 BST

Exhibition on Seasonal Affective Disorder, University of Glasgow, Tues 11th to Fri 14th June, 8am-8pm, No booking required, Free.