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Institute of Developmental Sciences

Public engagement and outreach

Learn about how we make developmental science more accessible.

We visit festivals and events throughout the year to make developmental science more accessible. We give talks and showcase interactive games and machines that get people thinking about key developmental science concepts.

The a-MAZE-ing Placenta is an interactive and educational game that demonstrates the complexities of pregnancy and the many roles of the placenta in growing a healthy baby.

Giant Kerplunk is an award-winning game of health designed to get kids talking about the different organs in the body.

Stem Cell Mountain is an award-winning and irresistible hands-on exhibit has engaged festival goers at Glastonbury and Bestival. 

Our scientists deliver Meet the Scientist sessions at LifeLab.

We run inspiring college open days and Question Time events. We also regularly host school-aged students looking to gain a taste of work in a scientific research lab.

Contact us

If you would like to hear more about our research or explore ways to get involved, reach out to our engagement team by emailing engaged.medicine@soton.ac.uk.

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