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Festival Highlights 2023

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Workshops

Try out our workshops and get hands-on with science.

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Talks

Hear from scientists working at the cutting-edge of research and innovation.

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Activities

Find your food by echolocation, write some AI poetry, discover smart materials and enter 'The Happy Shop' - there are plenty of activities for you to enjoy at this year's Festival!

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Experiences

Escape rooms, cocktails, VR, and original music - check out some of these experiences not to be missed!

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Exhibitions

Podcasts, patterns, climate change and AI - we've got some fantastic exhibitions across the city for you to explore.