what is fLOW LAB
Everything flows - from water and air to ideas and careers.
Run by Oriel Science in partnership with the Complex Fluids Research Group—a Centre of Expertise at Swansea University—and funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Oriel Science Flow Lab is built on collaboration.
Flow Lab's aim is to bring together engineers from across South Wales to co-design and deliver exciting, hands-on engineering activities .
We are recruiting practising engineers and postgraduate engineering students to create and run interactive activities at Oriel Science’s Swansea city-centre venue, inspiring families and young people through real-world examples.
Training engineers.
Opening up pathways.
Championing diversity.
What You’ll learn
1. Jumpstart Workshop: Design & Engage
The workshop runs twice—choose the date that suits you best:
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Wednesday 17th September
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Saturday 20th September
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In this energising, full-day workshop, you will build core skills in science communication and public engagement. Working closely with the Oriel Science team and academic mentors, you’ll co-design hands-on activities that explore the fascinating world of fluids and flow.
This is where your creative ideas start to take shape!
2. Flow in Schools: Inspire the Next Generation
Dates: School workshops will be held throughout the 2025/26 academic year.
You will help our outreach team to deliver a series of hands-on STEM workshops to local schools, welcome visiting school groups at Oriel Science venue, and use your co-designed activities to show how engineering principles flows through everyday life.
There is no expectation to attend every workshop. You can choose the weekday sessions that best fit your schedule—each one lasts approximately two hours.
Make a lasting impact on young minds.
3. Flow in Action: Share with the Public
Dates: Half Term events will be held throughout the 2025/26 academic year.
You will co-host lively, family-friendly sessions that bring engineering and materials science to life for visitors of all ages. These public activities will take place during Half Term throughout the 2025/26 academic year.
You can choose one or two time slots to get involved—there’s no need to attend them all.
Share what you have created with the wider community.
Participating engineers will receive a certificate endorsed by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of flowing materials!
Develop hands-on communication skills through training led by outreach specialists.
Participating engineers will receive a certificate endorsed by the
Royal Academy of Engineering.
Connect with a supportive network of engineers, educators, and researchers.
Inspire hundreds of children across South Wales.
