Centre of the Cell

23/05/2020

We are slowly edging closer to 500 followers over on our Instagram account! Since the pandemic hit we've been using our Instagram to share support and advice for young people, with a focus on applying to university, as we know that despite the current situation, many still want to continue their studies beyond secondary school in the coming years. Give us a follow to stay up-to-date with the latest content: https://www.instagram.com/centreofthecell/?hl=en

21/05/2020

For our latest weekly #CotCchallenge, we are challenging you to find out what makes a healthy poo, and even keep a poo diary 💩 Find out more & download our free activity sheet: https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/home-resources/

14/05/2020

Home Resources | Centre of the Cell

Take on our Careers in Science and Health challenge. Create profiles of people you know to find out more about their careers! https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/home-resources/

These resources are designed to help you explore science from the comfort of your own home. Keep an eye out for our weekly challenge, where every Wednesday

09/05/2020

Tips for managing stress during lockdown | Centre of the Cell

This week we're sharing our tips for managing stress and coping with social distancing measures over on our blog: https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/blog/youth-members/tips-for-managing-stress-during-lockdown/

By Charlotte Morgan Life can be pretty stressful sometimes, and at the moment we might be feeling a little more stressed than usual, trying to get on with

06/05/2020

For our second weekly challenge, we are challenging you to test how acids and toothpaste affect the calcium in your teeth 😬

Download our free activity sheet here: https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/home-resources/

#CotCchallenge

29/04/2020

Home Resources | Centre of the Cell

For our first weekly challenge, we are challenging you to learn how to find your pulse and your heart rate, then investigate what happens to your heart rate when you exercise 🏃‍♀️

Download our free heart rate activity sheet from the Home Resources section of our website: https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/home-resources/

Let us know how you get on! #CotCchallenge

These resources are designed to help you explore science from the comfort of your own home. Keep an eye out for our weekly challenge, where each week we wi

27/04/2020

Starting this Wednesday we'll be sharing weekly challenges here and on our website! Each challenge is based on one of our science shows or workshops and comes with a free resource. Here's an emoji clue for the first challenge, coming very soon:❤️ 🏃‍♀️💗 #sciencefromhome

21/04/2020

Learn & play | Centre of the Cell

Given the recent developments in the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and for the safety of our visitors and staff, we have decided to close Centre of the Cell from Monday 23 March 2020 to 31 May 2020. We will continue to review the closure date as this situation develops.

We appreciate your understanding during these exceptional circumstances. As the situation changes, we will update our social media channels with the latest information.

If you have a booking with us during this closure period, we will be in touch soon.

While our doors will be closed for a while, you can visit the Learn and Play section on our website, which contains learning resources and online interactives - https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/.

Our staff will be moving across to remote working during the closure period. The best way to contact us is by email at [email protected].

For the latest updates and more information on Queen Mary University of London and Centre of the Cell’s response to Coronavirus, please see www.qmul.ac.uk/coronavirus.

For the time being, please stay safe and keep in touch with us through any of our social media channels.

Best wishes,
Centre of the Cell Team

07/04/2020

We've got a range of #apps that are free to download, to keep you entertained while you're staying in. Collect gene samples, dodge asthma triggers, race a poo, fight cancer, and more! #stayathome https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/centre-of-the-cell-apps/

18/03/2020

Learn & play | Centre of the Cell

Given the recent developments in the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and for the safety of our visitors and staff, we have decided to close Centre of the Cell from Monday 23 March 2020 to 30 April 2020. We will continue to review the closure date as this situation develops.

We appreciate your understanding during these exceptional circumstances. As the situation changes, we will update our social media channels with the latest information.

If you have a booking with us during this closure period, we will be in touch soon.

While our doors will be closed for a while, you can visit the Learn and Play section on our website, which contains learning resources and online interactives - https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/.

Our staff will be moving across to remote working during the closure period. The best way to contact us is by email at [email protected].

For the latest updates and more information on Queen Mary University of London and Centre of the Cell’s response to Coronavirus, please see www.qmul.ac.uk/coronavirus.

For the time being, please stay safe and keep in touch with us through any of our social media channels.

Best wishes,
Centre of the Cell Team

03/03/2020

Want to have your say about a new show? We are developing a new show all about the brain and nervous system aimed at KS4 and families. To make this the best possible show we can, we need your help. If you would like to share your opinion with us then please fill out the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/K8YG6RD
It takes less than 5 minutes and we can't wait to read any responses!

26/02/2020

Get to know the Centre of the Cell team on our blog! We've got mini-profiles for each of our team members - find out our favourite science facts and Centre of the Cell shows here: https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/blog/meet-the-team/

07/02/2020

MuSci - HEAR

Our next MuSci-Hear event explores the fascinating world of science and music! Attend to find out how people with impaired hearing can still appreciate music followed by a clavichord performace. bit.ly/MuSciHear

Tonight we explore how we literally ‘hear’ music. What faculties might compensate if our hearing is impaired?

16/01/2020

Events Archive | Centre of the Cell

Our February #halfterm events are now live on our website! Join us for hands-on activities, science shows and visits to our interactive STEM Pod: https://www.centreofthecell.org/events/

10/01/2020

Social Action for Health - Join Us — Social Action for Health

Interested in community research? Check out this role to become a youth engagement manager.
https://www.safh.org.uk/join-us

We need someone to think creatively and develop different and effective ways to engage with Pakistani and Bangladeshi young people (age 16-25) to promote our research with Queen Mary University.

20/12/2019

Works out! Fun last day spent at Tower of London, followed by team lunch. Have a great festive break and see you all in the new year!

11/12/2019

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11/12/2019

Book now for our Winter Promotion! | Centre of the Cell

Have you heard about our #winterpromotion? Schools that book a visit with us in January or February 2020 will receive a discount on their booking! If you'd prefer our team to come out to you, our winter promotion applies to outreach bookings too. Find out more here: https://www.centreofthecell.org/winter-promotion/

21/11/2019

Blog | Centre of the Cell

We're so excited that our new blog is now live on the Centre of the Cell website! #Ontheblog you'll get to know our team & hear more about our latest news, plus we'll be answering interesting questions we get from visitors, as well as getting insight into a day in the life or a medical or dental student. Check out the latest here: https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/blog/

07/11/2019

Centre of the Cell's Neuron Pod is now available for hire! For more information visit https://www.centreofthecell.org/neuron-pod/. Ideal for meetings, seminars, conferences, networking events, launches, birthday parties and much more. Contact [email protected] or call 020 7882 2562

07/11/2019

Happy birthday to our reigning Miss Centre of the Cell, Myfi!

28/10/2019

MuSci : AUGMENATION

Join us on the 15th of November for the first in our new series of exciting events that bring music and science together!

Come along for performance and discussion with a pioneering flautist, the current president for the British Flute Society, and Director of the Augmented Instruments Laboratory at QMUL’s Centre for Digital Music.

More info & tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/musci-augmenation-tickets-73092241863

The first in a brand new series of concerts and events at the Neuron Pod that bring music and the sciences together.

07/10/2019

This week we are joined by our first work experience students of the academic year!

On work experience our Youth Members will work alongside our team helping visitors get the most out of their trip to Centre of the Cell. They'll develop their confidence, communication and creativity with a varied timetable throughout the week. If this sounds interesting to you or someone you know, contact us at [email protected] asap - we have a very limited number of placements this year!

#workexperience #STEMcareers #science #future

02/10/2019

‘At-home’ genetic testing: helpful or harmful?

Would you get your genome tested?
The Royal College of Pathologists has a talk for you! Join us on the 10th October for this free talk about the good and bad of genome testing.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/at-home-genetic-testing-helpful-or-harmful-tickets-72661688065

Join Professor Jo Martin at a unique free event which will highlight pros and cons of direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits.

01/10/2019

Events Archive | Centre of the Cell

Join us this Half Term for our 'Blood and Guts' themed shows. As usual you can visit our STEM Pod to uncover the fundamentals of human health and cells and depending on which day you visit, you could take part in our In a Heartbeat or Gut Feeling shows. See our website for more information. https://www.centreofthecell.org/events/

22/09/2019

We're really excited that blood & guts-themed #halfterm events are now live on our website! Visit us in October half term for gross-out fun for all the family, including visits to our interactive Pod, as well as an 'In a Heartbeat' or 'Gut Feeling' show in Neuron Pod.

Find out more and book tickets here: https://www.centreofthecell.org/events/

20/09/2019

Visit the Pod | Centre of the Cell

Teachers planning school trips for the autumn & winter terms? Why not visit Centre of the Cell for a unique, inspiring and fun experience! We have a range of shows and workshops for all keystages, as well as our interactive exhibition space packed full of games all about cells and biomedical science. Check out our website to find out more & get in touch to book: https://www.centreofthecell.org/visit-pod/

12/09/2019

Home Education with Centre of the Cell | Centre of the Cell

#HomeEducators! Are you looking for a fun and educational activity to attend? Look no further as we have an event just for you. Join us on the 29th October for our Snot, Sick and Scabs show and our fantastic Pod experience. https://www.centreofthecell.org/home-education-sessions/

19/08/2019

Open Week | Centre of the Cell

We have some great #family afternoons this week. Join us for some fantastic activities all about the human body and cells. Book online or pay cash at the door. See our website for more details. https://www.centreofthecell.org/events/open-week/

Spend the afternoon with Centre of the Cell, exploring the weird, wonderful, icky, and inspirational science of cells and the human body. Centre of the Cel

12/08/2019

Open Week | Centre of the Cell

Join us next week for more #summerholiday family fun!

On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday we'll be opening our doors for the afternoon - you'll be able to visit the Pod, take part in demonstrations and hands-on activities in Neuron Pod, and maybe even meet a scientist!

This is new type of event for us, which will allow our visitors more flexibility in deciding what time they want to arrive and how long they want to stay. You can book your tickets ahead of time or you can come along and pay on the day. Find out more here: https://www.centreofthecell.org/events/open-week/

08/08/2019

Events Archive | Centre of the Cell

Next week we're running some #fun, #interactive events just for little ones! Bring your under 7s along for a storytelling about monsters, DNA and cells in 'A Mummy for Melissa, or join us for a workshop exploring our senses in 'Sophie's Sensational Holiday'!

Tickets are £6 per adult and £4 per child - find out more and book yours here: https://www.centreofthecell.org/events/

#familyfun #thingstodo #london #summerholidays #schoolsout

06/08/2019

Last week was our third annual Youth Member Summer School!

15 year 12 students took part in a fantastic range of activities here on the Whitechapel campus of Queen Mary University of London, including a dentistry workshop, lab skills, surgical skills, ethics in pathology, and a visit to the London's Air Ambulance helipad!

29/07/2019

Looking for some science fun over #Summer? Look no further as we have loads of events for everyone! Head to our website for more information and to book your tickets. We also have air conditioning to stay cool during this #heatwave (phew!). 🌡🌡https://www.centreofthecell.org/events/

19/07/2019

It's been a busy week at Centre of the Cell - we've said goodbye to some of our staff, who graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry on Monday👩‍🎓👨‍🎓; we've had lots of schools visiting us for end-of-term trips 🚌; and we've had the last of our work experience students for this academic year🏢 Bring on the summer holidays 😎

17/07/2019

Events Archive | Centre of the Cell

We've got a fantastic range of events for the whole family this #summer holiday, including some #free Pod sessions for Tower Hamlets residents and Queen Mary University of London staff in the last week of August! Check out our website to find out more: https://www.centreofthecell.org/events/