Glasgow Science Festival to launch biggest-ever programme
The 19th annual festival will host a range of activities for science enthusiasts of all ages across the city from June 5 to June 15.
This year's events are united by the theme 'Glasgow Celebrates', recognising the 850 years since the city received the status of Burgh in 1175.
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Researchers from the city's universities, artists, musicians, and representatives from leading charities will welcome audiences to iconic Glasgow locations.
Glasgow's 33 libraries will also play a part in this year's programme, with displays of STEM-related books planned for the duration of the festival.
The Smart Play Network's PlayTalkRead bus will bring science-focused fun aimed at children up to four years old to five libraries across the city.
The university's Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (ARC) is set to host three special themed evenings exploring 'The Art of Science', 'The Sound of Science' and 'A Body of Science.'
The Glasgow Science Festival is returning this June (Image: Supplied) Each evening hopes to bring science to life with live music, virtual reality displays, hands-on demonstrations, and more.
Dr Deborah McNeill, director of the Glasgow Science Festival, said: "This year's programme is our most jam-packed ever, expanding to new venues and bringing in a widened range of events, shows and presentations.
"We have more than 75 events in the programme, including film screenings, stand-up comedy, music shows and tours of the city.
"Our ever-popular activity days are returning to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens and the Riverside and Kelvingrove Museums, featuring hundreds of hands-on activities and demos from researchers, who will be on hand to chat about their work.
"We'll also be going on the road to being science to more people, with appearances at the Govan Fair and activities with local schools.
"We're excited to be joining people across the city to celebrate both our scientific present and the city's historic past during this 850th anniversary year."
The Glasgow Science Festival is supported by funding from the University of Glasgow and the Scottish Government.
The 19th annual festival will host a range of activities for all ages (Image: Supplied)
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Richard Lochhead, minister for business, said: "Scotland's science festivals help to inspire the next generation of scientists and entrepreneurs by bringing STEM subjects to life, making them accessible and entertaining for all ages.
"Glasgow University's programme for 2025 is an impressive celebration of science in a special year for the city as it looks back on its history.
"The Scottish Government's ongoing support for Glasgow Science Festival is a testament to the creative ways it supports learning and our ambitions for Scotland to be a home of innovation well into the future.'
More information on this year's events can be found on the Glasgow Science Festival website.
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