Explorathon at Glasgow Doors Open Day
Dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits as part of the Scotland-wide Explorathon festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open Days!
About Explorathon at Glasgow Doors Open Day
| 20th Sep 2025 to 21st Sep 2025 | |
| Midday - 3pm | |
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Mazumdar Shaw Advanced Research Centre 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow West End G11 6EW |
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| This is a free event | |
| Event organiser/part of Doors Open Days | |
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From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits as part of the Scotland-wide “Explorathon” festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open Days. Free, drop-in.
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