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Doors Open Days: Researchers at Work: Tours of the ARC

Come along and see researchers in action! The ARC are hosting small group tours showcasing the world-class research going on in the centre.

Doors Open Days: Researchers at Work: Tours of the ARC

About Doors Open Days: Researchers at Work: Tours of the ARC

20th Sep 2025 to 21st Sep 2025
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Mazumdar Shaw Advanced Research Centre
11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow West End G11 6EW
Free but booking required
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Come along and see our researchers in action! We’re hosting small group tours showcasing the world-class research going on in the ARC. You’ll see behind the scenes and our researchers will explain the ground-breaking work they are doing. We hope to excite our next generation of thinkers and there may even be a lab coat in your size!

Tours will take approximately one hour and will run at the following times on both 20 and 21 September:
- 1230
- 1300
- 1330

This event is free but ticketed. Booking is essential to secure your slot.

Tours are open to all ages, but all children must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is part of Explorathon and the 2025 Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival, which runs from 18 - 21 September.

If you have any access requirements, please get in touch via ARCEngage@Glasgow.ac.uk

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