Cheltenham science festival sparks curiosity
The festival will host over 200 speakers from the world of science.
The festival, which starts today (4/6), is hoping to engage more people with science.
It is expecting to host over 7000 children from local schools- to encourage children to get involved with science. Workshops and interactive zones will give children an opportunity to interact with scientists from a range of fields.
Dr Marieke Navin, Head of Programming, said: "We do need more young people to study science as a career. All kids love science and everyone loves to make stuff, but as they get older they get misconceptions that science isn't for them. And we want to challenge that."
Across the six days the festival will host activities for all age groups. Including talks from big names in science, such as Professor Brian Cox and British Astronaut Tim Peake.
Festival-goers will be given the chance to explore some of the biggest issues in our world in more depth, with topics covered including the power of science to predict the upcoming elections, how desire works, and the question of whether humanity is truly alone in the universe.
It will also be an opportunity to cast a spotlight on developing emerging talent and diverse voices from the scientific world. This year’s programme shines a light on the role science plays in understanding our everyday lives, from eating to ageing, and deception to elections.
Dr Marieke Navin, said: “Cheltenham Science Festival is an unmissable event in the science community’s calendar and this year’s programme explores everything from the everyday to the out of this world, inspiring tangible action.
"The Festival will be welcoming voices from across the sciences and humanities, alongside fascinating insights into how we can understand our changing world, highlighting both the wonder of the everyday and inspiring the next generation of thinkers and dreamers.”
The six day festival is in Imperial Gardens until Saturday (9/6).