Celebrating the people, stories and ideas at the heart of science
The British Science Festival 2024 will take place in East London in partnership with the University of East London across five days between Wednesday 11 – Sunday 15 September.
The Festival will be across East London, starting with the UEL Docklands campus on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12. On Friday 13, we’ll be in Westfield Stratford, and then in Stratford for the weekend.
This year’s Festival promises an inspiring programme of free events to the public over five days, bursting with exciting opportunities to get involved. Our talks, workshops and drop-in events cover a wide range of subjects ensuring that there is something for everyone.
Headlining this year’s Festival, Big Manny, the popular science content creator and social media sensation, will be returning to his alma mater, University of East London.
Attendees can also look forward to a special panel of ex-Olympic athletes: world champion rower, Dame Katherine Grainger; former British and Commonwealth record holder for the 800m and 600m, Diane Modahl; and Olympic heptathlete, Kelly Sotherton.
Cheddar Gorgeous, from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will discuss the ethical use of AI in the arts. Space enthusiasts can enjoy The Sky at Night: Question Time event where the show’s presenters will answer your questions about space.
The Guardian Science Weekly Podcast with Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample will host an engaging discussion on science. Experience “Sonic Spider,” featuring the world’s first eight-legged musical instrument, and spider senses in a unique sound installation. Celebrate Black researchers in science through an interactive AR installation “Black in Science” by Naida Redgrave.
Finally, visit Westfield for drop-in activities, including and escape room challenge made from a virtual simulation of the woods, play a game of ‘Genetics’ Bingo and participate in interactive demonstrations revealing how our eyes construct the world around us.