Dr Sai Pathmanathan releases children’s science experiment book ‘Utterly Jarvellous’
Dr Sai Pathmanathan (DPhil Biochemistry, 2000) is celebrating the release of her children’s science book, Utterly Jarvellous: 50 Primary Science Activities You Can Do In A Jar.
Written and developed by Sai, and published by Bloomsbury Education, Utterly Jarvellous is a jam-jar-packed science activity book for teachers and parents of Key Stage 2 children, containing more than 50 activities.
‘I was inspired to write this book having seen the amount of single-use plastics used in educational activities,’ says Sai. ‘While it was great to see so much repurposing, I couldn’t help but feel that much of it would inevitably end up in landfill.’
Sai adapted existing science activities and developed new ones, using a simple household object that everyone can find: a jar!
Along with a few little extras that anyone can find, such as paperclips, string and fruit peel (making these activities truly inclusive), Sai hopes that children everywhere can do science and be environmentally-friendly at the same time.
Science experiments in the book include stimulating a solar eclipse, building a wormery, making a lava lamp and watching a volcano erupt – all in a jar!
Sai worked as a neuroscientist before moving into science communication and education, covering all STEM subjects and all ages from nursery to postgraduate.
Her MA research looked at how young people learn accurate science from entertainment media.
Congratulations to everyone who`s graduated on Saturday 23 May.
Echoing what alumna Catherine Heffernan (DPhil Sociology, 1998) said in her speech, we hope you enjoyed every second of your graduation.
👏You have earned your degree - a major milestone in your life.👏
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Congratulations to everyone who`s graduated on Saturday 23 May.
Echoing what alumna Catherine Heffernan (DPhil Sociology, 1998) said in her address, we hope you`ve enjoyed every second of your graduation day.
You have earned your degree - a major milestone in your lives.
#graduation
#OxfordUniversity
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An evening of reconnection, inspiration and community ✨
On Thursday 21 May, alumni returned to college to meet the students shaping Green Templeton today. Hosted in the Tower of the Winds, the evening brought together alumni across generations and disciplines for conversations, shared experiences and new connection 🤝
We are delighted to announce Green Templeton’s Community & Giving Week, taking place from 20–26 June 2026🥳
Throughout the week, we’ll be raising funds for student support while celebrating our wonderful community. There will be opportunities to volunteer you time to help our students, take part in college competitions and unlock additional funds through community challenges.
Early giving is now open, and thanks to a group of generous supporters, we have £20,000 to match donations ahead of 20 June.
Explore our Giving Week platform and make an early gift - link in bio!
📷 The Green Templeton College Photography Competition 2026 is now open!
This year’s theme is ‘The student experience’ — and we’re looking for striking, imaginative photographs that explore this and what it means to you!
🟢 Open to: students, alumni, fellows, common room members, associate members and staff
💷 Prize: £200
📅 Deadline: Monday 1 June 2026 at 13:00
Submit up to three photos to: communications@gtc.ox.ac.uk, including when and where they were taken. We can’t wait to see your work!
