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Talks and shows

The quantum smart city

Sat 15 Feb 2025

Discover how quantum technologies will revolutionise our lives, as Ruth Oulton guides us through the smart cities of tomorrow.

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Talks and shows

Wifi Wars Debug XIX

Fri 21 Mar 2025

Wifi Wars is back for another gaming extravaganza

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Talks and shows

The modern world through mathematical models

Sat 15 Mar 2025

Informatics expert Jane Hillston explores how we model the world around us, and how new algorithms can help us face our resource

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Talks and shows

The real science of asteroid defence

Sat 01 Feb 2025

Robin George Andrews reveals the story of how science and engineering can save us from city-destroying asteroids.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Engineering a robot swarm

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Swarm engineering expert Sabine Hauert explains how recent developments in robotics and AI can revolutionise our lives, and why

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Intro to the BBC Micro:bit (ages 9–11)

Tue 29 Oct 2024

Learn to use to the BBC Micro:bit in this computer science workshop.

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Students working on laptop computers

Workshops

Holiday workshops: Intro to the BBC Micro:bit (ages 7–8)

Tue 29 Oct 2024

Learn to use to the BBC Micro:bit in this computer science workshop for 7–8 year olds.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Demo team extravaganza: Fun, facts and fire round three!

Mon 07 Oct 2024

Join our demo team for a science filled variety night.

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In-person
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Workshops

EXTRA DATE Holiday workshops: To the Fourth Dimension and Beyond (age 12-14)

Wed 14 Aug 2024
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In-person / Livestream
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Talks and shows

An Evening of Unnecessary Detail

Sun 20 Oct 2024

Join Festival of the Spoken Nerd and friends for an evening of science, songs, stand-up maths and more!

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