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BBC News
19-05-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Guildford pubs to help host national science festival
A national science festival for researchers to share their discoveries is coming to a string of pubs in an area of of Science is taking place across the UK, including in Guildford, from Monday night until than 15 scientists are to discuss topics including health, AI and the environment at pubs in the non-profit festival, which launched in 2012, said its aim was to give a space to researchers and the public to talk about research in a relaxed environment outside of "mysterious laboratories or daunting dark lecture theatres". Seven presentations are being held in Guildford as part of the event, at The Star, Pews Bar and Courtyard, and The Green Room in Wates House at the University of of Science is being held in 42 towns and cities across the UK, including Exeter, Cardiff, Belfast and Aberdeen.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Pint of Science festival to take over pubs in Lincoln
A popular festival will see scientists leave their labs to stage talks in pubs and other of Science will run from 19 to 21 May in Lincoln, with 16 expert speakers taking ticketed events will cover issues such as body image, rewilding and Kay Ritchie, from the University of Lincoln, which is organising the festival, said it would showcase research "in a fun and interactive way". The aim of the festival is to provide a space for researchers and members of the public to chat about ideas and will take place at the Cardinal's Hat, the Pessimist and Dough exhibition featuring the works of local artists, inspired by the university's research, will be held at Lincoln Cathedral from 13 to 23 of Science is a non-profit organisation, co-ordinated by thousands of volunteers. Since its inception in 2013, the annual festival has grown to involve more than 25 countries and hundreds of cities around the world. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
