Engineering & Robotics

Grace’s Transport Timeline

Sat 22 & Sun 23 Feb, 11am & 2pm

Grace’s Transport Timeline
Science Communication

Foyle Science Showcase

Sat 22 Feb, 10:00am & 1:00pm

Foyle Science Showcase

Let your mind wonder

With over 250 events across 90+ venues, the NI Science Festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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History & Society

A History of Ireland in Ten Body Parts

Sun 23 Feb
Venue

Ulster Museum

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£5.00

A History of Ireland in Ten Body Parts
Environment & Nature

Ocean - Bringing Marine Dreams To Life with Steve Backshall

Thu 20 Mar
Venue

QUB, Whitla Hall

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£24.00

Ocean - Bringing Marine Dreams To Life with Steve Backshall
Mind & Body

Living Autopsy - Derry~Londonderry

Sat 22 Feb
Venue

The Playhouse, Derry

Type

Talks & Discussions + 2 more

Tickets

£8.00

Living Autopsy - Derry~Londonderry
Environment & Nature

Unearthing the Heat Beneath our Feet

Thu 20 Feb
Venue

Ulster Museum

Type

Film

Tickets

Free

Unearthing the Heat Beneath our Feet
Environment & Nature

Extinctions with Michael Benton

Fri 21 Feb
Venue

The Seamus Heaney Centre

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£5.00

Extinctions with Michael Benton
Environment & Nature

Extreme Existence: The Deep

Sun 23 Feb, 12pm and 2.30pm
Venue

Belfast Barge

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

Free

Extreme Existence: The Deep
Food For Thought

Spoken Word Flight

Fri 21 Feb
Venue

Boundary Brewing

Type

Workshops & Experiences

Tickets

£18.00

Spoken Word Flight
Space

Mars: The Complete Guide with Brendan Owens

Sun 23 Feb
Venue

Little Acorns Bookstore

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£5.00

Mars: The Complete Guide with Brendan Owens
Engineering & Robotics

Grace’s Transport Timeline

Sat 22 & Sun 23 Feb, 11am & 2pm
Venue

Ulster Transport Museum

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

£15.00

Grace’s Transport Timeline
Engineering & Robotics

Robo Bingo (Belfast)

Sat 22 Feb
Venue

The Black Box

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

£15.00

Robo Bingo (Belfast)
Art & Science

The Worst Office in The World

12pm, 3pm, 6pm (Sat 22 Feb), 12pm & 3pm (Sun 23 Feb)
Venue

49-51 Royal Avenue, Belfast

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

£10.00

The Worst Office in The World
Food For Thought

McConnell’s Whisky: A Guided Pairing with Ireland's Finest Cheeses

Sun 23 Feb
Venue

McConnell's Distillery

Type

Workshops & Experiences

Tickets

£40.00

McConnell’s Whisky: A Guided Pairing with Ireland's Finest Cheeses
Environment & Nature

Colour of Dinosaurs

Sat 22 Feb
Venue

Ulster Museum

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£5.00

Colour of Dinosaurs
Engineering & Robotics

Robo Bingo (Derry~Londonderry)

Fri 21 Feb
Venue

Nerve Centre, Derry/Londonderry

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

£12.00

Robo Bingo (Derry~Londonderry)
Mind & Body

The Gut Brain Axis

Thu 20 Feb
Venue

The MAC, Belfast

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£16.95

The Gut Brain Axis
Mind & Body

Feeding Babies in a Changing Climate

Sat 22 Feb
Venue

Senate Room, Queen's University Belfast

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£4.00

Feeding Babies in a Changing Climate
Mind & Body

The Science of Skincare

Thu 20 Feb
Venue

Crescent Arts Centre

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£8.00

The Science of Skincare
Tech and Innovation Engineering & Robotics

Water Wonders on the River Lagan

Sun 23 Feb
Venue

Belfast Barge

Type

Drop-in

Tickets

Free

Water Wonders on the River Lagan
Food For Thought

MILK (Film)

Sat 22 Feb
Venue

Guildhall, Derry

Type

Talks & Discussions + 1 more

Tickets

Free

MILK (Film)
Environment & Nature

Tiddler (Film)

Sun 23 Feb
Venue

Belfast Barge

Type

Film

Tickets

Free

Tiddler (Film)

Our Schools & Educators Programme

Throughout the Festival, a wide range of our partners will deliver a variety of talks and workshops designed to engage, excite and inspire your class!

Rosemary Coogan - In Conversation

Wed 19 Feb

Key Stage 1 , Key Stage 2 , Key Stage 3 , Key Stage 4

Online

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Rosemary Coogan - In Conversation

Foyle Science Showcase - Schools Edition!

Fri 21 & Sat 22 February - Key Stage 2 (Primary): 10am-12pm & Key Stage 3 & 4 (Post-Primary): 12:30-2:30pm

Key Stage 2 , Key Stage 3 , Key Stage 4

Foyle Arena

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Foyle Science Showcase - Schools Edition!

Power Plants presents Wildflower Wonders: Learn, Plant and Create!

Wed 19 Feb

Key Stage 2 , Key Stage 3

Online

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Power Plants presents Wildflower Wonders: Learn, Plant and Create!

Man United Foundation: Eco Reds

Mon 17 Feb

Key Stage 3 , Key Stage 4

Online

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Man United Foundation: Eco Reds

Adobe Express NI Science Live Lesson

Tue 18 Feb

Key Stage 2 , Key Stage 3

Online

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Adobe Express NI Science Live Lesson
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Astrophysics for Supervillians - Schools Edition!

Mon 17 - Tue 18 Feb

Key Stage 2 , Key Stage 3

In your school!

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Astrophysics for Supervillians - Schools Edition!

Genetic Fingerprinting

9:30am-1pm (Tue 18 & Thu 20 February)

Key Stage 5

NWRC, Londonderry, Stand Road Campus

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Genetic Fingerprinting

The Weatherbies Schools Workshop & Children Event

3-4pm (Mon 17 Feb) & 10-11am (Thu 20 Feb)

Nursery & Foundation

Online

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The Weatherbies Schools Workshop & Children Event

Clue-Pho Challenge!

Tue 18 Feb

Key Stage 3

Yelo

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Clue-Pho Challenge!

Man United Foundation: The United Way

Mon 17 Feb

Key Stage 2

Online

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Man United Foundation: The United Way
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