Junior Scientist

27/08/2026

And that’s a wrap! We are all finished for Junior Scientist 2026. We have had a wonderful 3 days! We have welcomed over 200 children and their parents, conducted 12 developmental research studies, and had lots of fun with our activities. Our new accessible session today was fabulous.

Hats off to our amazing team of volunteers. Our UG Psychology students were just fabulous with all of the children and we are so grateful to everyone for giving their time and energy to Junior Scientist.

We can’t thank our organising team enough - Chloe, Grace B, Grace Mc, and Shiying. Junior Scientist wouldn’t have happened without you.

So it’s bye for now, but do stay tuned for future JS updates ☺️

Bruce and Mary

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

We are so excited to welcome children for our final session this afternoon. It is our accessible session and here’s a sneak peek of our sensory regulation space ☺️

26/08/2026

MORE PLACES AVAILABLE!
We are happy to announce that we have a limited number of additional spaces available for the rest of our sessions- including our accessible session!
Use the link below to book ⭐️

Junior Scientist is a free event for 4-11 year-olds and their parents, which gives a fun introduction to the mind and brain.

25/08/2026

What an action-packed first day at Junior Scientist today! Looking forward to tomorrow ☺️

25/08/2026

Day 1 of Junior Scientist 2026! Here we go ☺️

24/08/2026

Junior scientist 2026 starts tomorrow! 👩‍🔬

Our team have been hard at work today setting up our venue ready for all of the activities and studies we have planned 🌟
Below is a video walk-through showing the layout of the space

We can’t wait to meet all of you over the next few days!

05/08/2026

🥳 We’re Fully Booked!!

A huge thank you to everyone who has booked a place at Junior Scientist 2026!

We’re delighted to announce that all spaces have now been filled. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Collingwood College this August for our three-day fun and engaging event! 🤩

If you’ve booked a place, we’ll be in touch soon with everything you need to know before your visit. 📝

If you weren’t able to secure a place this year, please keep an eye on our page for future Junior Scientist events and updates. 👀

We look forward to seeing all our young scientists and their families very soon! ✨☺️

04/08/2026

🌟 Looking for a fun, FREE activity this summer?

Join us at Junior Scientist 2026 for an exciting 2.5-hour session packed with fun and engaging activities to spark curiosity and inspire young minds (ages 4-11 years)!

Some of our most popular activities are returning this year, including:
👓 Virtual Reality experiences
⚡ Reaction time challenges
🥽 Prism goggles

Alongside these old favourites, we'll also have lots of brand-new activities and exciting studies for children to explore! Keep an eye on our page for more information! 🤩

Here's a quick reminder:

📅 When: 25th, 26th and 27th August
📍 Where: Collingwood College, Durham University
💞 Sessions: 2.5 hour Standard Sessions & a NEW Accessible Session
🌟 What to expect: Interesting activities, exciting research, free refreshments, new goodies and plenty of fun!
💰 Cost: Completely FREE!

👉 Book your place here:
https://psytech.awh.durham.ac.uk/juniorscientist/

If you have any questions, please email the Junior Scientist team at [email protected].

Please share this post to help us spread the word! We can't wait to welcome you in August! ☺️

03/08/2026

Over 180 bookings already!! 🎉

We’ve had an amazing response to Junior Scientist 2026. Our Accessible Session is now fully booked, but there are still spaces available in our Standard Sessions!

Join us for a free, fun-filled session featuring exciting activities and research for children to explore, discover and enjoy.

📅 When: 25th, 26th and 27th August
📍 Where: Collingwood College, Durham University
💞 Sessions: 2.5 hour Standard Sessions & a NEW Accessible Session
🌟 What to expect: Interesting activities, exciting research, free refreshments, new goodies and plenty of fun!
💰 Cost: Completely FREE!

👉 Book your place here:
https://psytech.awh.durham.ac.uk/juniorscientist/

If you have any questions, please email the Junior Scientist team at [email protected].

Junior Scientist is a free event for 4-11 year-olds and their parents, which gives a fun introduction to the mind and brain.