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.
Building space skills with The BIG Project
Dynamic Earth partnered with The BIG Project who work children from areas of highest child poverty in Edinburgh
Using the inspiring stories of the Hershel family to create wonder in Slough
The Royal Astronomical Society held hands-on engaging workshops about the discoveries of the Hershels at Slough Museum, where families took part in a 4-week scheme that involved gaining stickers to…
Igniting STEM career aspirations in South Wales
Techniquest worked with Cardiff University and Enthuse partnership to engage with pupils from some of the most deprived areas in south Wales, providing workshops, career sessions and a visit to…
Edinburgh Young Carers work with Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth worked with Edinburgh Young Carers (EYC), a community organisation supporting young people with caring responsibilities for a family member.
Using Big Data to address critical issues in our towns and communities
W5's partnership aim with Market Development Association is to provide co-designed programming and resources for young people, building sustained and beneficial collaboration across the community
E=mc² : Life brings autism into the equation
Working with the autistic community and the importance of user voice
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre and The Venture
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre partnered with The Venture, an adventure playground in Wrexham.
Engaging family groups through intergenerational play
Cambridge Science Centre (CSC) is at an ambitious stage of its story, asking questions fundamental to the whole sector including “what is a science centre?” and “who is it for?”
Sanctuary Housing and Science Oxford
Science Oxford partnered with Sanctuary Housing, a not-for-profit housing association.