Glasgow Science Centre secures support for new exhibition
11 April 2011
BodyWorks is designed to provide a fun hands-on and interactive experience while exploring the science behind human health and wellbeing. The exhibition, which will be a permanent addition to Floor 3 of the Science Mall at Glasgow Science Centre, will also celebrate developments in life sciences that are advancing with speed in Scotland. The exhibition will be a fantastic addition to the Centre for education and public visitors alike.
Speaking about the plans, Clare Matterson, Director of Medical Humanities and Engagement at the Wellcome Trust, commented: "BodyWorks will bring visitors face-to-face with some of the most exciting science taking place in Scotland today. We are proud to have supported Glasgow Science Centre for over a decade and it is rewarding to see that the Centre continues to inspire its visitors with innovative new exhibitions."
The Wellcome Trust was a founder funder of the Glasgow Science Centre when it opened in 2001 and this new award marks ten years of support for the Centre.
Andrew Witty, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, announced his company's support at GSK's Irvine-based plant: "I am delighted to be able to offer our continued support to Glasgow Science Centre for such an innovative and exciting project as BodyWorks, which builds on the areas of science in health and well-being that are particularly relevant to Scotland today."
Glasgow Science Centre is an educational charity and is visited by thousands of school pupils every year. The Centre's mission is to promote science and technology through thought-provoking, fun and exciting experiences that inspire all to explore and understand the world around them.To create new developments like the BodyWorks exhibition, the Centre relies on support and partnerships from organisations like GSK and the Wellcome Trust.
Dr Robin Hoyle, Director at Glasgow Science Centre, said: "Working with companies like GSK, who turn science into practical ways to improve our lives, we aim to inspire young people to remain in science, when they see the diverse and highly important careers they can follow."
Work will commence into the development of the BodyWorks exhibition soon and it will open at the Clydeside attraction in 2012. For more information on Glasgow Science Centre or to support its charitable mission, please visit the Glasgow Science Centre website.
