The Science Centre has made significant strides in fostering education, research, and public engagement during the reporting period of June to December 2024. With 44 events and a total of 4,474 participants, the Centre’s activities emphasized inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration.

The diverse programming catered to multiple audience categories such as students, school groups, staff, the public, and researchers. While providing a platform for external stakeholder engagement. This strategic approach highlighted the Centre's role as a community hub for learning and interaction. 

 

Visitor Analytics by Categories

Activities by Audience Type

This section categorizes visitors based on their affiliation or relationship with the Science Centre, revealing how different groups contribute to overall engagement. 

Key findings include:

• Schools & Students: Together, school students and other student-related activities made up 58.4% of total participation. This emphasizes the Centre’s pivotal role in youth education and its influence in guiding students through career exploration and academic development.

• Public Engagement: Attracting 30.3% of participants, public engagement activities, such as Dome shows and open events, played a key role in engaging the broader community.

• Staff & Research: Engagements with staff and researchers accounted for 15.4%, showcasing internal community-building and academic-focused events.

 

The Science Centre has made significant strides in fostering education, research, and public engagement during the reporting period of June to December 2024. With 44 events and a total of 4,474 participants, the Centre’s activities emphasized inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration.

The diverse programming catered to multiple audience categories such as students, school groups, staff, the public, and researchers. While providing a platform for external stakeholder engagement. This strategic approach highlighted the Centre's role as a community hub for learning and interaction. 

 

Visitor Analytics by Categories

Activities by Audience Type

This section categorizes visitors based on their affiliation or relationship with the Science Centre, revealing how different groups contribute to overall engagement. 

Key findings include:

• Schools & Students: Together, school students and other student-related activities made up 58.4% of total participation. This emphasizes the Centre’s pivotal role in youth education and its influence in guiding students through career exploration and academic development.

• Public Engagement: Attracting 30.3% of participants, public engagement activities, such as Dome shows and open events, played a key role in engaging the broader community.

• Staff & Research: Engagements with staff and researchers accounted for 15.4%, showcasing internal community-building and academic-focused events.

 

 

The following table illustrates engagement across key audience categories, showcasing the Centre's ability to cater to diverse groups:

Activity Type by Themes

We explored the types of events hosted and the impact of each thematic area. 

Highlights include:

• Dome Showcasing: With 31.1% of total engagement, Dome showcases stand out as a primary attraction, offering interactive, immersive learning experiences.

• School & Student Events: These activities made up 35.7% of participation, underlining the Centre’s important educational mission for schools and students.

• Research & Academic Engagement: Representing 2.0%, these events were geared toward specialized academic and professional communities, providing niche engagement.

 

 

A breakdown of activities based on their primary focus areas:

 

Monthly Visitor Trends

 

Engagement by Organizer

This section breaks down how the Science Centre’s events were distributed between internal efforts and external collaborations:

• Science Centre Events: Events directly organized by the Centre contributed 39.9% of the total, highlighting the Centre’s role as the key driver of its programming.

• External Stakeholders: With 5.0% of engagement, partnerships with external organizations played a dominant role in shaping the Centre’s programming, allowing for diverse resources and expertise.

• Faculty and Entities Collaborations: Events in collaboration with the university’s faculties accounted for 55.2%, demonstrating strong, internal academic contributions.

 

Collaboration between internal, external stakeholders, and Faculties contributed to the Centre’s success:

 

Success Metrics

• Dome Showcasing Excellence
  • Sustained interest with 16 sessions showcasing immersive, high-tech educational experiences.

• Career Development Impact
  • Events like the AIDC-EC Career Expo highlighted the Centre’s influence in guiding academic and professional growth.

• Diverse Offerings
  • A mix of school programs, public workshops, and research engagements ensured inclusivity.

• Strong Partnerships
  • Collaborations with external stakeholders and faculties enriched programming and resources.

Recommendations for Future Growth

• Broaden Dome Content
  • Introduce specialized programming tailored to advanced topics and diverse demographics.

• Expand School Engagements
  • Develop outreach programs targeting underserved schools and rural areas.

 

 

• Enhance Public Workshops
  • Increase frequency of family-oriented STEM workshops to boost community involvement.

• Strengthen Research Collaborations
  • Partner with Faculties to create co-branded research events and projects.

• Maximize External Engagement
  • Deepen ties with industry stakeholders to secure sponsorships and expand program reach.