SCIENCE FESTIVAL GUIDE
Your pick of the best science festivals across the UK happening in 2017
ROYAL SOCIETY SUMMER SCIENCE EXHIBITION 4-9 JULY 2017
With 22 fascinating interactive exhibits you can discover the science changing our world. Come along and meet scientists from across the UK and discuss their exciting research, right at the forefront of scientific innovation. From dinosaur forensics, supernovae and your own heart, to quantum computing, mental health and the future of our planet, you can explore cutting edge research from across the sciences. The Summer Science Exhibition is suitable for all ages and features a host of free talks and activities throughout the week. royalsociety.org/summer / exhibition@royalsociety.org
IMPERIAL FESTIVAL 6-7 MAY 2017
Make a date with discovery at Imperial Festival - back for its 6th year with two days of ground breaking science, cool engineering, inspiring talks, food, music, art and comedy for all ages. Have a chat with over 500 Imperial researchers and students and learn all about their latest work. Get hands on with interactive experiments and take a peek behind the scenes with tours of some of our most impressive research facilities, at this free weekend event. imperial.ac.uk / festival@imperial.ac.uk / 020 7594 8198
CHELTENHAM SCIENCE FESTIVAL 6-11 JUNE 2017
A six-day extravaganza with over 200 events celebrating science and the arts, the festival will explore mysteries of the mind, music and sound, our future world and everything in between. Hear from leading experts and entertainers on topics ranging from health and wellbeing, psychology, lifestyle and comedy to tech, the universe, nature and law. Get hands-on in a series of interactive zones and get crafting, building, tinkering and exploring in the MakerShack, a hub of invention and creativity. cheltenhamfestivals.com / boxoffice@cheltenhamfestivals.com
PINT OF SCIENCE FESTIVAL 15-17 MAY 2017
Pint of Science brings more than a 1000 scientists and researchers across 27 cities in the UK to their local pubs to explain their recent discoveries. Every topic is covered so rest assured you’ll find a talk that inspires and satisfies your inner curiosity. Don’t miss this opportunity to quiz world experts and enjoy a drink at the same time. Visit the website for more details. pintofscience.co.uk / contact@pintofscience.com