The Oxplore Festival

Oxplore

Exhibition

In the exhibition you will find assorted activities hosted by people from Oxford University and some of our friends. You’ll get to wander around and choose what to do – and there will be time to ask questions and get to know us if you’d like.

Here are some of the stalls that’ll be at the exhibition. Which one will you head to first?
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Spectacular Translation Machine

Browse through our graphic novels from around the world – but oh no, the words are gone! Translate them your way and pin to our washing line for all to see.

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Tiny Blocks and Big Ideas

What is the world made of? Explore particle physics with detectors, accelerator demos and Lego! Discover Oxford's research through interactive displays and hands-on fun.
Yut Nori game

Yut Nori

Try your luck with this traditional Korean stick-tossing game! Throw the sticks and move your piece—can you reach the finish first?
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Medicine and More

Did you know you can cure disease without becoming a doctor? Try your hand at taking blood or stitching a wound while chatting with medical researchers about different ways to join the field!

Mobile planetarium

Planetarium

Take a whistle-stop tour of the Solar System, the Milky Way and to the furthest reaches of the universe (and back!) in the Space Odyssey mobile planetarium.

This stand is brought to you by our friends at Space Odyssey.
Fossil digging

Fossil Fun: Dig into the Past

Discover how fossils are made by creating your own prints in the sand with an Earth Scientist. Uncover the secrets of the past and learn about ancient life forms!
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Aim for Change

Throw beanbags at targets, each one showcasing a climate solution. Practice your aim while learning how to save the world.

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Calligraphy

Try your hand at writing words in Mandarin using calligraphy paper and brushes!
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What Makes a University?

Help design a model university! Add a library, lecture theatre, or sports pitch—then include a mini figure to show yourself visiting.

Find out more from UNIQ. 
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Step into Oxford: A Student Room

Curious about university life? Chat with student ambassadors about where you’ll live, making friends, and exploring new hobbies.

Learn more about Student Life at Oxford. 
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Step into Oxford: Tutorial Tent

Experience a taste of learning at Oxford in a mock tutorial with armchairs and artefacts.

Find out more about Tutorials at University of Oxford
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Step into Oxford: An Oxford Library

Discover the wonders of Oxford's libraries and challenge yourself in our giant game of scrabble.

Check out more on Oxford's library system - the biggest of any UK university! 
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SPOT the Robot

Meet SPOT the robot dog. Unlike your furry friend, SPOT can venture into danger zones like earthquakes and bring back crucial data.

Find out more from the Oxford Robotics Institute.
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Sip & Script

Tea - the ultimate connector! Have a go at reading Arabic script, and if you're up for an adventure, taste traditional Arabic teas.

A lawyer/judge with a doodle of scales of justice

Law and Order: Case Crackers

Ever dreamed of being a lawyer? Step into a crime scene and discover how law students investigate cases.

Find out more at the Faculty of Law.
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Seeing the Unseen

Love graphics? See how we use digital imaging technology to reveal hidden details and doodles in ancient books and scrolls!

Find out more from ARCHiOx – a research project with the Bodleian Library.
Doctor with VR Headset

Medical Researcher: Virtual Anatomy

Step into the shoes of a medical student and use our amazing VR technology to explore inside the human body.

Find out more from DPAG.
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What's your Big Question?

Meet the Oxplore team and submit your Big Question for the chance to win prizes!

Visit us at Oxplore | The Home of Big Questions!
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Oxplore Teach and Beyond

One for the teachers – find out about Oxford Access programmes including our platform with CPD and lesson plans – all while topping up your coffee.

Oxplore Teach launching soon!

Explore the Oxplore Festival:
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Festival
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Workshops
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Livestream

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