Adventures with Micro:Bits
Join us for a fun and interactive Maker’s Lab and a chance to build your very own environmental sensor! You’ll get to experiment with simple sensor electronics and create your own code using the amazing BBC micro:bit mini-computer. We’ll even have some micro:bits for you to take away so you can continue your coding adventure at home! Places are free but capacity is limited and booking is essential. The session lasts around 90 minutes and is suitable for ages 8 and above. Please note all children under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the workshop.
Workshop is free however booking is necessary: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adventures-with-microbits-tickets-988450109887
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, Chapel Lane, Glasgow, UK, G11 6EW
11 Chapel Ln, Glasgow G11 6EW, UK
G11 6EW
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 2 : 00 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 2 : 00 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 2 : 00 PM
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TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Partick, Hillhead
Parking Available: yes
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ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: For details on accessibility please visit: https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/accessibility/
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
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Further Accessibility Details: For details on accessibility please visit: https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/accessibility/
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: University of Glasgow
Explorathon has received funding through the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee Fund under Grant Ref: EP/X020762/1. It is delivered by a consortium of Scottish Universities: University of Aberdeen University of Dundee University of Glasgow University of Highlands & Islands University of Strathclyde
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Explorathon has received funding through the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee Fund under Grant Ref: EP/X020762/1. It is delivered by a consortium of Scottish Universities: University of Aberdeen University of Dundee University of Glasgow University of Highlands & Islands University of Strathclyde
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