Case studies

Read the case studies from science centres and museums around the UK, highlighting the new ways of working and some of the small changes that have made a big impact for everyone. The evidence from these case studies has informed the new ASDC Theory of Change.

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One provocation, lots of opinions

We The Curious partnered with City Academy to delve into big questions like: Should space science be a priority in the current time of crisis? Bringing in STFC researchers, funders…

Autistic Youth Forum: transforming accessibility and engagement at Armagh

Armagh created a youth forum of children with autism giving them the power to drive change around accessibility at the observatory and the delivery of their programmes. 

A long standing community partnership

Cambridge Science Centre continue their long-standing partnership with North Cambridge Community Partnership (NCCP) to enhance the North Cambridge community’s connections with science centre, STEM, and the world-class STEM work carried…

'Science My Way' with Aberdeen Science Centre

Together with Family Learning, Aberdeen Science Centre explored new topics and co-developed activities by combining Family Learning’s knowledge of participants and using the experience of their Community Engagement Team. 

Building confidence at Space Camp

Dundee Science Centre collaborated with St Mary's Primary School, to take part in EYU: Valuing Inclusion, February - June 2024 

An open discourse with youth participants as valued contributors

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre partnered with Widnes Library and GLOW youth group to improve and adapt their science show 

Exploring new horizons: Engaging youth through science in their region

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement worked with two national youth charities, Onside and IntoUniversity bringing them to the centre to learn about the exciting science happening in the region, with…

‘For Me’ - valuing the individual and your local community

Identified and addressed barriers for engagement with their closest community group Wood Farm, through building trust and co-producing activities. 

Making Space for Autism

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (JBDC) worked with a local charity called Space4Autism (S4A).