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Science Bazaar

Saturday, 1 March 2025

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This year, the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar is sponsored by Morgan Sindall Construction. Morgan Sindall is a leading UK construction and infrastructure company, known for delivering complex and innovative projects across a range of sectors, including commercial, education, transport, and housing. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community impact, Morgan Sindall partners with clients to build high-quality environments that make a lasting difference.

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Event details

Join us for an exciting day of interactive activities, workshops, and shows! This free event offers a wide range of fun hands-on experiences for all the family, and is most suitable for 5 to 16 years.

  • 9.30am to 11.30am relaxed autism-friendly early opening (reduced ticketing)
  • 11.30am to 4.00pm event is open to all 

Have a go at piloting a drone with Drone City, explore the wonders of fire and explosives in thrilling science shows led by Science Oxford and LiveActionFX. Test your skills in LEGO challenges with The Brick People and Beyond Blocks. Experience VR simulations, meet a robotic dog and dive into comic book creation workshops with the amazing Neill Cameron. Discover the fascinating world of psychology, get curious about the environment, and make your own snot! Try your hand at surgery, tackle puzzles, and immerse yourself in the future of technology.

There is also the chance to get up close with the Premier League trophy! All this and much much more! With over 70 different activities to inspire your curiosity, there is sure to be something for everyone at the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar! 

Explore our Headington Campus. Meet our staff, students, and partner organisations. It’s a day packed with fun, learning, and discovery.

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Location

Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 0BP. 

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Important: Your workshop/activity ticket does not grant entry to the Science Bazaar - you must have a general event ticket too! 

Some of our exciting workshops and shows require pre-booked tickets. To ensure everyone gets the best experience, follow these steps to secure your spot:

Step 1

Book your general event ticket – this gives you entry to the Science Bazaar. Everyone attending needs an event ticket!

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Step 2

Browse and book your timed workshops and activities – spaces are limited, so book early! Please note that tickets are needed for everyone attending the activity, unless otherwise stated.

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Step 3

On the day, bring your QR code (sent via email) and show it at the entrance to each booked activity.

 Announcement The timed activities may be sold out, but don’t worry. There’s still plenty to experience at Science Bazaar 2025! With over 70 incredible hands-on activities, interactive exhibits and live demonstrations, there’s something exciting for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. Your event ticket gives you access to a world of discovery, from fascinating experiments to thrilling challenges. So even if you didn’t get a spot for a timed session, there’s still so much to see, do, and explore! We can’t wait to welcome you!

Frequently asked questions

Accessibility at our event: Inclusive, fun, and engaging for all

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to engage in learning in a fun and informal way. That's why accessibility is at the heart of the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar.

To ensure an inclusive experience, we offer a relaxed autism-friendly early opening for those who prefer a quieter, more relaxed festival experience. Our early session is ticketed to ensure fewer visitors and a quieter space for all to explore, learn, and enjoy at their own pace. 

All visitors to the early session receive a visual guide in advance to provide an idea of what to expect on arrival. There is a dedicated quiet zone with sensory activities and we consult with Autism Oxford to help create an event that everyone can enjoy.

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Activity book

This booklet is designed to help you bring the magic of science beyond today’s event and into your home, sparking curiosity and learning at every step.

At Oxford Brookes University, we believe education is a lifelong journey. Through events like the Science Bazaar, we aim to inspire a love for learning and create opportunities for everyone to explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

Download the Science Bazaar activity book

Help us keep the Science Bazaar free for everyone

As visitor numbers continue to grow, so do the costs of running this event. As an educational charity, we rely on donations to keep the Science Bazaar free and ensure every child has the opportunity to explore, learn, and be inspired. Your support is vital in making this possible.

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Get involved

Contributors

We are actively seeking contributors to deliver imaginative and creative content for the event! 

Would you like to showcase your work? Do you have a passion for communicating? Are you keen to learn new skills and meet new people? Then register your interest to take part in the Science Bazaar! You do not need to be a scientist or researcher, we welcome everyone who would like to be involved.

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Volunteer

Our enthusiastic and helpful volunteers at the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar are crucial in helping to make the event a success!

Volunteers actively support visitors to make the most of their visit to the Science Bazaar and encourage them to explore the many exhibitions, events, and activities on offer during the day. There are opportunities to get involved with greeting visitors, booking-in, directing to events, assisting with activities, and collecting visitor feedback.

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Sponsors

Sponsoring the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar is a brilliant opportunity to reach new audiences, raise brand awareness, and increase knowledge of career opportunities in your sector.

Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar offers a range of sponsorship opportunities including sponsoring a day, an individual event or a tailor-made package that works for your organisation.

Benefits include:

  • Brand Awareness - your branding on the festival website, inclusion in the brochure, marketing campaigns and on-site materials.
  • Profile Visibility - exposure across the festival social channels and dedicated sponsor press and promotional activities.
  • Reputational Value - benefit from aligning with our strong reputation as an excellent University with world-class research. Use our media pack to promote your involvement across your own social media channels.
  • Showcase Your Expertise - opportunities to participate – give a talk on your specialist subject or host a workshop at the festival.
  • Exhibit - on-site space for your organisation to have a stand at the festival. Showcase your brand and have direct contact with thousands of members of the public at the event.
  • Network - generate leads, build lasting relationships and connections at the festival's launch event and other sponsor networking events.
  • Social Responsibility - with the festival being entirely free, Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar provides amazing opportunities to reach wider audiences, and support people in your local area.

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About us

Launched in 2008, Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar has grown to be a flagship annual event for the local community and beyond. The Science Bazaar encourages exploration of ‘science’ in the widest possible terms, engaging, for free, with over 7,000 visitors, of all ages and backgrounds.

The principal aim of the Science Bazaar is to inform and inspire visitors by showcasing the excellent research of Oxford Brookes staff, students, and partners, across the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, art, maths, and social sciences. This is achieved by curating a range of innovative and exciting high-quality content, which sparks the imagination and fuels a thirst for learning.

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Aims and objectives

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  • to inspire the next generation of researchers and encourage curiosity
  • to celebrate Oxford Brookes excellent research across all faculties
  • to demonstrate the importance and impact of research to wider society
  • to act as an opportunity for researchers to engage with the public
  • to support our staff and students in their skill development and confidence in communicating with a variety of publics
  • to connect with local organisations to promote partnership and innovation.

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Our sponsor

“As the proud lead sponsor of this free educational event, Morgan Sindall Construction is dedicated to championing initiatives that reflect our core values of inspiring and empowering the next generation to achieve extraordinary goals. Our passion for creating spaces where people can live, learn, and thrive is at the heart of all we do, and we are thrilled to support future talent through this meaningful partnership.”

James York, Area Director at Morgan Sindall

James York

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“We are thrilled to have Morgan Sindall Construction as the lead sponsor of this event. Their support ensures that we can keep the event free and accessible for local and regional communities, making a significant impact in inspiring STEAM education for all. Their commitment to sustainability and social value aligns perfectly with our mission to nurture future generations and promote lifelong learning for all.”

Professor Simonetta Manfredi, Director of Research, Innovation and Enterprise

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Contact us

Science Bazaar

Contact us to find out more about volunteering and sponsorship opportunities.

Email sciencebazaar@brookes.ac.uk