Cheltenham Science Festival announces 2025 line-up
The festival, being held from 3-8 June, will have more than 114 events spanning a range of subjects such as AI, healthcare and how the Trump presidency could impact the scientific world.
Also appearing will be crime scene investigator Jo Ward, biologist Giles Yeo, hostage negotiator Scott Walker and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan.
"Cheltenham Science Festival promises a captivating week filled with events and discussions that highlight the profound impact of science on our everyday lives, as well as on a global scale," said Dr Marieke Navin, head of programming.
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Dr Navin added: "At the heart of the festival is the mission to bring people together, fostering connections between the scientific community and the wider public of all ages.
"As Cheltenham Festivals celebrates its 80th year, there is no better time to embrace this spirit."
Women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are also on the agenda, with Sophia Kaur-Badham lined up for a talk.
Activist and writer Charli Clement, cybersecurity expert Sophia McCall, and recipient of Dark Sky Defender award Dani Robertson are also included in the programme.
At the Food for Thought drop-in, visitors can enjoy discussions while planting vegetables and herbs to take home with Project Grow, Gloucestershire Archives' Green Pledge Project and Planet Cheltenham.
Booking opens to Cheltenham Festivals members on 16 April and general booking opens on 23 April.
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