Showcasing research in the community
Oriel Science was launched in 2016 by researchers in the Physics Department and elsewhere to showcase our university’s incredible research to the public through exhibits, workshops, and talks. In August 2024, it was spun-out into an independent charity which continues this work, showcasing research more generally. Further information can be found at Oriel Science
Since its inception, Oriel Science has reached over 15,000 people, hosted over 30,000 visitors in our venues, offered inspiring workshops for 4,000 school students and delivered hundreds of events.
In May 2021, Oriel Science launched a city-centre venue, attracting thousands of curious minds and school students.
Its aim is to enhance the Future Generations’ educational and career journeys, address under-representations, and enrich the general public’s affinity with science and research. It does this by crafting research from universities and other organisations into compelling, visceral exhibits, putting these in places people go, so that we could engage, educate and enthuse everyone!
Oriel Science remains a powerful resource for Swansea University academics, offering a platform for community-focused research and engagement with the public.
Public visitors to Oriel Science have commented that:
- Wow! We were lucky enough to get a tour of the new @OrielScience in Swansea City Centre and it is AM-A-ZING! Fun, interactive exhibits that celebrate Swansea science talent past & present, whilst inspiring future generations. Huge asset to Swansea in so many ways!
- Brilliant place to go to if you like science and want to learn more about new ideas and technologies. Kids loved it so much they didn't want to leave?!
Educators who've brought their classes to Oriel Science have been thoroughly impressed with our interactive workshop program, noting that it:
- inspired the students to think innovatively and to try new things, thinking about the world differently,
- was educational and relevant to the curriculum and benefitted the students’ learning,
- was really enjoyable with excellent content and staff. All pupils discussed how much they wanted to return.
To learn more about the captivating exhibitions and explore the diverse line-up of workshops for schools and the public, please visit the Oriel Science website or connect on social media @OrielScience.
