Discovery Guide

Discovery Guide

Immerse yourself in the world of science this year with your pick of festivals and courses.

Published: March 6, 2019 at 12:00 am

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CHELTENHAM SCIENCE FESTIVAL

4 – 9 JUNE 2019

Fascinating talks and hundreds of free hands-on activities exploring wellbeing, wonders of the everyday world, mysteries of the universe and cutting-edge technology set in a free-to-enter Festival village in beautiful gardens.

cheltenhamfestivals.com/sciencefestival2019

01242 850270

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NORWICH SCIENCE FESTIVAL

18 – 26 OCTOBER 2019

Be inspired and intrigued at Norwich Science Festival this October! Celebrate exploration, innovation and ground-breaking research through thought-provoking talks, sensational shows and hands-on experiments at The Forum and Norwich venues.

norwichsciencefestival.co.uk

science@theforumnorwich.co.uk

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SUMMER SCIENCE EXHIBITION

1 – 7 JULY 2019

The Royal Society’s annual Summer Science Exhibition offers a mind-blowing experience for anyone curious about the latest technological and scientific advances. This free, blockbuster exhibition gives visitors unparalleled access to the researchers at the frontiers of science.

Discover what the city of the future could look like or simply explore the Universe, through thought-provoking talks, and entertaining performances for all ages. A special evening opening of the exhibition for adults only will be held on Tuesday 2 July. Families can explore the exhibition at their own pace during the weekend, with a dedicated children’s area and exciting interactive shows.

royalsociety.org/summerscience

exhibition@royalsociety.org

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PINT OF SCIENCE

20 - 22 MAY 2019

The nationwide Pint of Science festival brings incredible scientists to your local pub to show off their latest discoveries and discuss their research with you. For three nights this May you can pop to the pub and learn something new – from deep space exploration, to the rise of artificial intelligence, or the marvels of the human brain, there's something for everybody.

With over 500 events from Aberdeen to York and 40 cities in between, don't miss this opportunity to pick a scientist's brain over a drink or two!

pintofscience.co.uk

contact@pintofscience.com

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MISSION DISCOVERY SPACE & STEM SUMMER SCHOOL

8 – 12 JULY 2019

Spend 5 days working with 2 NASA astronauts, world-renowned scientist and like-minded people to develop an experiment which will be launched on a SpaceX rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) and conducted by the astronauts aboard.

isset.org

admin@isset.org

029 2071 0295

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GREEN MAN'S EINSTEIN'S GARDEN

15 - 18 AUGUST 2019

The UK's first festival science engagement area is the playground of the world's top research organisations - unearth a science flavoured line-up of music, debates, workshops and theatre at Green Man's Einstein's Garden!

greenman.net/tickets/

info@greenman.net

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