User:Techniquest Glyndwr

= Techniquest Glyndwr =

Techniquest Glyndwr is a Welsh Science Discovery Centre located at Glyndŵr University, in Wrexham, with over 65 hands-on interactive exhibits designed to challenge visitors understanding of science in a fun and educational way. A sister charity Techniquest is located in Cardiff Bay.

Techniquest Glyndwr is a registered charity and relies on the generosity of the wider community to ensure it continue to bring STEM to life for thousands of children.

Contents

 * 1 History
 * 2 Activities
 * 3 Funding
 * 4 Notes
 * 5 External links

History
Techniquest Glyndwr opened it's doors in June 2003 launching as Techniquest@NEWI - in line with the name of the University at the time. The Plas Coch centre was opened by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip along with guests from local primary schools. Techniquest@NEWI laid the foundations of itself throughout the 2000's before making it's first big change in 2009. Aligning with the University, they re-named and rebranded themselves as Techniquest Glyndwr. The Science Discovery Centre would improve year on year offering visits from the public into the centre and hosting live science shows whilst also welcoming school groups both into the centre and heading out to them directly. In 2013 they changed their colours to their now instantly recognisable purple with their building distinctive on the ever-expanding university campus.

In 2017 they began the #MyTQG campaign as they looked to drum up support for a move into a major town centre building in Wrexham. The former TJ Hughes retail building was left empty for a decade before Techniquest Glyndwr rented the property. Now the Science Discovery Centre are looking to generate support to move into the centre of the town and expand.

Activities
TQG offer a wide range of activities and projects to both the public and to educational institutes. Ranging from early years to KS5, Techniquest Glyndwr offer over 50 different activities to groups both in and out of the centre. The public have over 65 exhibits to interact with, with the focus being on engaging with them to get a real hands-on experience. During weekend's there are two live science shows for visitors. They also have a number of special events to commemorate STEM milestones including that of the anniversary of the moon landings in 2019 and their own 10 and 15 year celebrations.

The centre has hosted some of science's best names for shows including a live performance by the BBC One Show's resident scientist Marty Jopson in May 2019.

Funding
As a registered charity Techniquest Glyndwr are a not-for-profit organisation and rely on the donations of the general public, Welsh Government, project funding and grants.