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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!

Explorathon at Glasgow Doors Open Day

About Explorathon at Glasgow Doors Open Day

20th Sep 2025 to 21st Sep 2025
Midday - 3pm
Mazumdar Shaw Advanced Research Centre
11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow West End G11 6EW
This is a free event
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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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