
Educational Resources
At the CVR we have developed a range of freely downloadable educational resources for all ages, all about viruses!
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ArtGoesViral
Our very own colouring book illustrated and written by CVR scientists.
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AR Visible Viruses
The app aimed primarily at secondary school pupils, is a multimedia educational tool, which combines posters and an app to explore key features of three viruses.
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Virus Snowflakes
This booklet contains designs for decorative paper snowflakes - or are they? Look at them carefully enough and you will find that they are packed with virology details.
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SARS-CoV-2 Mutation Explorer
This interactive application allows you to visualise and explore mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
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Fight the Pandemic Board Game
Follow SARS-CoV-2 as it spreads throughout the world causing a global pandemic.
This boardgame is an educational resource for children to highlight good hygiene practice and behaviour.
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Build a Virus
Why not try out making our virus models and use them to create a mobile? Simply download and print the templates we have prepared!
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Bioinformatics with Bricks
Have a go at performing a reference sequence assembly like our bioinformaticians for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Meet the Viruses
Virtual reality experience for players to walk though a 3D gallery of viruses.
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Viral Wonders Card Game
A virus themed card game in which players must guess each other virus based on viral features.
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Vector Ludo
An adapted version of Ludo, a game deeply rooted in Ugandan culture, to educate people on vector borne viruses.