Science on the Sofa

Science on the Sofa

Visit us online at the Glasgow Science Festival 2020 for Science on the Sofa to learn how we investigate the impact of environmental factors on paintings and how learning from geckos can help out in museums.

Graphic artwork for the hands-on(line) 3 theme at Science on the Sofa, the online event at the Glasgow Science Festival 2020. The poster is drawn in cartoon style and shows a dog and a man running with a net across grass trying to catch a butterfly, with Glasgow landmark buildings in the distance including museums, statues, and the Tolbooth (copyright Glasgow Science Festival/University of Glasgow)
Projects combining arts and science, such as our TAHG projects, are in the hands-on(line) 3 theme at Science on the Sofa (© Glasgow Science Festival/University of Glasgow)

Learn more …

Learn how geckos and stickiness can inspire new solutions in conservation.

Watch how we test the tensile properties of materials used in panel paintings.

Visit us

Science on the Sofa is a free, online event running from 9th September until 9th November 2020.

Please check the Glasgow Science Festival for more details.