Centre of the Cell

06/10/2026

Spooky season is upon us - join us for our next public lecture all about zombies! Are they fact or fiction? Should we prepare for the apocalypse? Find out with virologist Professor Greg 🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️

Zombie apocalypse: a popular science fiction theme, but could it really happen? We already know that viruses can change human behaviour, but how far could this go - is a human rage virus possible? How close to a zombie apocalypse have we been? Which viruses have come the closest and how might it wor...

05/10/2026

Looking for something to do over Half Term? Tikcets are running out for our Spoooooky Science sessions - grab yours today! 👻

Our programme of events is open to all. Throughout the year we host and deliver a range of family friendly shows and workshops that will delight all ages. We have intriguing and fun events for all inquisitive minds, evening lectures, discussion events and shows & workshops. You can find us in the co...

22/09/2026

Just 1 week to go before our next Big Question event! Get your ticket to find out why cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world:

The heart is an organ essential to the human body, pumping our blood around to provide oxygen for all of our cells. However, for many different reasons, we can develop heart disease. Heart disease causes a quarter of deaths a year in the UK and there are millions living with it. Every 5 minutes some...

08/09/2026

Join us on the 29th for our next Big Question: 'Why is cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death in the world?' In this event talk Professor Dunja will speak about her research into this fascinating topic. https://www.centreofthecell.org/product/why-is-cardiovascular-disease-the-leading-cause-of-death-in-the-world/🫀

24/08/2026

LAST chance to get a ticket for our A Mummy for Melissa show TOMORROW morning - don't miss out on the little ones learning all about cells and DNA through an interactive puppet show:

Meet Melissa, a newborn monster who is trying to find her mummy! Along the way she meets lots of new friends who teach her about the wonderful world of living things, cells and DNA! Created in partnership with East London Genes & Health, this is a child-friendly introduction to the concepts of cells...

12/08/2026

Still looking for something to do over the summer? Why not join one of our CELLebration shows (see what we did there?!) to find out all about the past, present, and future of cell biology:

Step into the past, present, and future of cell biology with us, and explore how science and lab work continue to evolve over time. Challenge yourself with some hands-on laboratory-themed tasks in our Neuron Pod and become a cell biologist like those working in the labs below your very feet. Tickets...

07/08/2026

There's still tickets left for our Brilliant Blood sessions next week - join us for this hands-on workshop all about that red liquid we couldn't live without:

Join our hands-on workshop to discover why blood is truly brilliant!Explore the science behind the red liquid that keeps us alive — what it is, how it works, and what happens when we start to lose it. Get involved with fun, interactive investigations and learn all about this incredible substance f...

21/07/2026

There's still tickets left for our Skin Deep workshops happening this week and next - get your ticket now to not miss out!

Discover the incredible world of human skin in show Skin Deep. This interactive journey dives into the wonders of the largest organ in your body and its amazing functions. Get hands-on with fun activities exploring everything from popping pimples to the science of fingerprints in forensics. Save ski...

15/07/2026

We have lots of events coming up over Summer for the whole family! Head to our website to book your tickets now: https://www.centreofthecell.org/whats-on/events/

11/11/2025

Watch our Neuron Pod be build 6 years ago. The Neuron Pod is where we hold lots of our shows, workshops, and events. Want to see what it looks like inside?