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?

SPOT the Robot

Meet SPOT, a super-smart robot that's as adaptable as a dog. Unlike your furry friend, SPOT can venture into danger zones, like earthquakes and mine shafts, to gather important information and create maps and plans!

Find out more from the Oxford Robotics Institute.

Person wearing virtual reality headset riding stationary bike

Pedal Power

Hop on the virtual reality bike and discover why we feel out of breath. Ever looked at a hill and thought, 'That looks so steep!'? Sometimes that’s our brain playing tricks on us. Meet experts who use this knowledge to help people heal from injuries.

Find out more from Breathe Oxford.

Surgical Chops

Interested in medicine? Meet our musculoskeletal experts and have a go at keyhole surgery! Get hands-on with a camera, light and monitor and test your operating skills on a fake knee – no medical degree required!

Find out more from NDORMS.

Is a Robot a Person?

Please confirm you are not a robot! Explore how AI is going to shape your future, and discuss how best we should use it. Take part in our interactive game to see if you can guess what’s human, and what’s a computer...

This stand is designed and run by our student ambassadors.

A Digital World Accessible to All

Are you passionate about creating a fairer world? Discover how technology can make the world more inclusive and try simulation experiences that demonstrate the challenges people with disabilities face every day.

Find out more from our friends at Ability Net.

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. There will also be highlights from the history of space exploration.

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

A cat who is ready to watch a film with popcorn and 3D glasses

Video Zone

Are you curious about the world around you? Do you want to know more about the science behind scooters, when cats first came to Britain or how to hunt for long-lost coral? Come to the video zone and discover amazing science!

Find out more at Oxford Sparks.

Charlie the Robot

Meet Charlie the Robot and their amazing lungs! Charlie's outer skin peels away to reveal the inner workings of these vital organs – so you can see first-hand how your lungs breathe and keep you alive.

This stand is from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences.

People hiding under a table with a seismic wave diagram above

Earthquake Table

Discover the ground-shaking world of seismology! Learn about the science behind earthquakes and get hands-on designing earthquake-proof structures on our shaker tables.

This stand is from the Department of Earth Sciences.

A lawyer/judge with a doodle of scales of justice

Law and Order: Case Crackers

Ever dreamed of being a lawyer? Here's your chance to step into a crime scene. We can't spill the beans on the case just yet due to jury confidentiality, but here's a cheesy joke: What did the police officer say to their tummy? You're under a vest!

Find out more at the Faculty of Law.

Old fashioned text on parchment with doodle people revealed in blue

Seeing the Unseen

Uncover the secrets of ancient artefacts using digital imaging technology. You won't believe what we've found - hidden details and even doodles from hundreds of years ago. Come and examine history in a whole new way.

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

What's your Big Question?

Come and say hello to the Oxplore team! We're eager to hear your ideas. If you submit your Big Question, whether it's about science, ethics, society, or anything else that sparks your curiosity, you'll have the chance to win exciting prizes!

Visit us at Oxplore | The Home of Big Questions!

Oxplore Teach

This one is for the teachers – find out about our new digital platform complete with ready-to-use classroom sessions and CPD support, ready to ignite academic enrichment at your school!

Oxplore Teach launching soon!

Explore the Oxplore Festival:

School children running happily with flags in background

Festival

School children holding a board marked 'Oxplore'

The Oxplore Festival