Superbugs: A Pop-Up Science Shop (29th July - 11th August)

Ever wondered what micro-organisms are living on your skin? Drop into our interactive lab in the heart of Cardiff's busy shopping centre to find out, and you can even get pictures of them!. Cardiff University researchers are setting up a shop with a difference, offering free interactive games and laboratory activities to families visiting the city centre. 'Superbugs' will be located on the upper level of St David's 2 (opposite the Apple shop) for two weeks during the summer holidays. Focusing on the global challenge of antibiotic resistance, it offers a mixture of activities including games, arts and crafts and laboratory experiments. The event is funded and supported by Wellcome and Cardiff University's Systems Immunity Research Institute. Activity stations include: Grow Your Own Microbes: test yourself for bacteria and our team will grow your swab samples in a lab and post photos online so that you can see what's been living on your body. Create Your Own Microbes: an arts and crafts station where you can 'create your own bacteria' The Spread of Antibiotic Resistance: find out how bacteria share and spread resistance (includes ring toss game) Microscope Station: take a closer look at different types of bacteria down a microscope.