Two exciting two-hour workshops, on ‘Robotics’ and ‘Stop-Go Animation’, will take place at the Bahrain Science Centre, part of the Ministry of Social Development on 19th and 20th August, and the first students to enroll will be included in the workshops. The workshops will be run by the Program Management Division of the US Embassy…
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Brain and Memory is the June theme at Bahrain Science Centre
During June 2013, Bahrain Science Centre, a part of the Ministry of Social Development will host various activities under the theme ‘Brain & Memory’. A series of displays, talks and competitions will be held to celebrate this theme with highlights including ‘Brain Gym’ and ‘Brain Olympics’ The activities of this month will allow visitors to…
DNA workshops and murder mystery by forensic scientist at Bahrain Science Centre
Bahrain Science Centre, part of the Ministry of Social Development in Bahrain, is currently hosting a real forensic scientist from the Medical Research Council in South Africa, Dr Valerie Corfield. Professor Valerie Corfield is a retired medical researcher who is very well known in South Africa for her involvement in informal education on medical issues,…
Bahrain Science Centre to host a unique Sound of Music show
Bahrain Science Centre, part of the Ministry of Social Development in Bahrain will actively focus on exploring science shows on music this month sparked by the famous South African science show presenter, Derek Fish who visited the science centre last year. Derek gave some terrific performances of his ‘Sounds of Music’ show to capacity audiences,…
The most efficient vehicle – Learn about bicycles at Bahrain Science Centre
During April and May 2013 the Bahrain Science Centre part of the Ministry of Social Development in Bahrain is celebrating the theme ‘Machines & Mechanisms’. One of its displays and activities during these theme months is on the most efficient vehicle ever invented, the bicycle. The bicycle display demonstrates why the bicycle is so efficient…
Week of Chemistry’ at the Bahrain Science Centre
Detlef presenting a chemistry show During the week of 22nd to 25th April 2013, the Bahrain Science Centre, part of Ministry of Social Development, will be featuring an intensive week of chemistry shows, discussions and debates. World famous science educator, Detlef Basel from the Cape Town Science Centre in South Africa will present nine, one-hour…
Science and Technology Models exhibition at Bahrain Science Centre tomorrow
Bahrain Science Centre, part of the Ministry of Social Development, along with the Institution of Engineers (India) Bahrain chapter (IEIBC) is showcasing an exhibition of the models displayed by students themed Science and Technology Models. The exhibition is scheduled on 8th February, 2013 between 3pm to 6pm, at the Bahrain Science Centre. Participation is open…
“Desert life and Plants” takes focus Bahrain science centre
Bahrain Science Centre will be focusing on Desert life and Plants in Bahrain to help to increase the awareness among the Bahraini population towards their agriculture and its importance to the economy. There will be workshops and talks conducted by professional speakers like Jassim Abdul Kareem, Ebrahim Hameed and Prof. Mike Bruton to enlighten the…
View a meteorite shower with Bahrain Science Centre
Bahrain Science Centre this month has a number of activities lined up as the theme of the month is Arab innovations and Invention and activities include an excursion to view a meteorite shower, interesting debates, workshops and science experiments. On Thursday the 13th December, there will be a Static electricity demonstration at 10.30am and an…
Bahrain Science Centre to focus on Arab innovations
The theme of activities in the Bahrain Science Centre during December 2012 and January 2013 will be ‘Bahraini Innovation’, but this topic will be broadened to also include innovations and superlatives from the whole Arab world. Bahrain boasts many superlatives of its own. It has archaeological records of one of the oldest known civilizations (Dilmun),…