Staff from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) connect with diverse audiences through various events, exhibits, showcases, talks and workshops throughout the year.

Our aim is to build a world where everyone feels empowered and inspired to help our oceans thrive, and we are committed to bringing our science and innovation to new audiences through both in person and online engagement..

NOC in Southampton site holds an Open Day each year.

NOC’s Southampton site holds an Open Day each year.

Engagement Opportunities

NOC is committed to delivering Value for Society through educational outreach and public engagement.

Many of our engagement programmes are delivered in collaboration with local, regional, national and global partners such as schools, colleges, museums and science and discovery centres. For example, we currently have an exhibition celebrating 100 Years of RRS Discovery at Dundee Heritage Trust.

The best way to stay informed about upcoming opportunities to engage with NOC is by subscribing to our Ocean News Community or following us on one of our social media channels NOCnews | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree

Southampton Open Days

Once a year in June we celebrate World Ocean Day by opening our Southampton site up to local communities. Featuring interactive exhibits, live talks and tours of our facilities, our Open Day is a great way to connect in person with our scientists, engineers, mariners and other ocean professionals who are passionate about sharing our enthusiasm for the ocean!

The event is free, but tickets must be booked in advance. See the Open Day page for more information.

Virtual Work Experience Programme

In partnership with Creative Tuition Collective, we will be delivering a six-day Virtual Work Experience Programme Wednesday 5th August – Wednesday 12th August 2026 (work experience does not take place over the weekend). This entirely virtual programme will take place on Zoom, and is open to UK residents aged 14-19, with applications from youth based in Southampton, Isle of Wight, the Solent/Hampshire region, Liverpool and Merseyside prioritised.

Applications will open in early May. Please complete this Expression of Interest form if you would like to be granted early access to the application process.

NOC is only able to provide group work experience programmes on a cohort basis that include specific funded programmes and virtual opportunities. We are not able to provide one-to-one or bespoke work experiences. For more information, please contact outreach@noc.ac.uk

Please note that NOC staff are unable to respond directly to emails from under-18s. Emails from under 18s should be directed to outreach@noc.ac.uk

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