Exciting times! š¢
At the end of June 2025 we will be opening a large āPop-up Science Shopā in Cardiff
Learn about infection, hygiene and untreatable āsuperbugsā that are resistant to our medicines.
We will take over a large vacant retail unit in the St Davidās Dewi Sant Shopping Centre in Cardiff (one of the busiest shopping centres in the UK) and convert it into an interactive and professionally designed microbiology laboratory and exhibition space.
Enjoy a range of activities to learn more about the microbial world in, on and around us!
Grow your own bugs: Take body swabs and see what yucky microbes live on your skin and tongue, or in your ears and nose. š¦
Microscopic germs: Have a look through a microscope to see the hidden world of bacteria. š¬
Handwashing challenge: Can you wash off all the bugs? Our UV light makes them glow in the dark! š§¼
Hall of Fame: Check out the best entries from a Superbugs art competition across secondary schools in Wales, England and Tanzania. š¼ļø
Horror show: Get up close with some of the deadliest infections in history like the black death! š§
Live stage: Listen to scientists explain their latest research on how to detect, treat and prevent infectious agents, and ask them any questions. š¤
Fun games and activities: š
The shop will be open to the general public on weekends during the first two weeks of the summer holidays, and to pre-booked visits by school classes on normal week days.
We are inviting teachers and their school classes to visit us for specially arranged visits for a duration of 2-3 hours.
Please get in touch with us to book your slot!
Email: superbugs@cardiff.ac.uk
Bluesky: @superbugs.bsky.social
