Showcase for city’s scientific innovation

Dundee Science Centre is to receive nearly £250,000 from the Scottish Government to help create an interactive exhibition showcasing medical technology developed in the city.

Scottish Government science minister Shirley-Anne Somerville announced the £248,000 funding deal on a visit to the Science Centre yesterday morning.

She also revealed the Scottish Government will pay another £250,000 to support a number of science festivals across Scotland, including events planned in Dundee and Fife.

Linda Leuchars, chief executive of Dundee Science Centre, said: “We are delighted to have received this significant contribution from the Scottish Government towards our £2 million upgrade and expansion programme, which includes the introduction of a major new exhibition.

“This ambitious development not only adds huge value to the visitor experience but also reinforces our deserved reputation as a hub for lifelong science learning and public engagement within our community.”

Medical technologies invented in Dundee include Ambulight PDT, a lightemitting sticking plaster used in photodynamic therapy for treating non-melanoma skin cancer.

Ms Somerville said: “Science festivals allow people of all ages, irrespective of gender or background, to interact with researchers, support science learning and promote careers in science, technology, engineering and maths.

“They help inspire not only our next generation of scientists, but also their families, adult learners and the general public.

“Science centres play a key part in this and I am pleased we are helping Dundee Science Centre to enhance its facilities.”

Science minister ShirleyAnne Somerville.