BIG BANGThe British Science Festival, Europe’s largest and longest running science festival comes to Surrey from 5-10 September this year. With the theme of ‘Creativity, Innovation and Evolution’, the Festival will be showcasing science, technology and engineering to audiences ranging from scientists and academics to families and school children.
Hundreds of events will take place across Guildford and Surrey at a variety of venues including the University of Surrey campus, theatres, galleries, museums, libraries and beyond.
Programme highlights include:
- contributions to the national Darwin200 celebrations
- lectures and debates on space research in Surrey – linking in to the 2009 International Year of Astronomy
- discussions on environmental and sustainability issues from water bans to traffic jams
- a showcase of hi-tech industry and business projects with a science twist.
The Festival also features a schools programme aimed at students from key stages 2 to 5 and taking place on the University of Surrey Campus from 7-10 September. Through this students will have the chance to:
- explore the importance of the social and ethical aspects of science
- improve their overall understanding of the principles of science and its place in our society
- meet and question some of the UK's top scientists.
As well as enriching curriculum activity for students, the Festival also provides resources and ideas for teachers to use in the classroom
Organised by the British Science Association, the Festival is supported locally by the University of Surrey, SEEDA, Surrey County Council and Guildford Borough Council.
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