Space
Exploring the Universe with Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Mind & Body

Late Late Love Lab

Fri 14 Feb

Late Late Love Lab

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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Environment & Nature

Ocean - Bringing Marine Dreams To Life with Steve Backshall

Sun 16 Feb
Venue

QUB, Whitla Hall

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£24.00

Ocean - Bringing Marine Dreams To Life with Steve Backshall
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
History & Society Science Communication

Chemistry & the Celts (Newcastle) | NISF Roadshow

Thu 13 Feb
Venue

Newcastle Community Cinema

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

£7.00

Chemistry & the Celts (Newcastle) | NISF Roadshow
Environment & Nature

In Conversation with Sir Tim Smit (Eden Project)

Sat 15 Feb
Venue

QUB, Elmwood Hall

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£5.00

In Conversation with Sir Tim Smit (Eden Project)
Environment & Nature

MEGA 3D! The Biggest Animals that Ever Lived with Jules Howard

Fri 14 Feb
Venue

Crescent Arts Centre

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£8.00

MEGA 3D! The Biggest Animals that Ever Lived with Jules Howard
Engineering & Robotics

Robo Bingo (Belfast)

Sat 22 Feb
Venue

The Black Box

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

£15.00

Robo Bingo (Belfast)
Environment & Nature

Jules Howard - Infinite Life

Thu 13 Feb
Venue

The Seamus Heaney Centre

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£8.00

Jules Howard - Infinite Life
Food For Thought

Oaks & Embers: A Nature Lovers Retreat by LO & SLO

Sun 16 Feb
Venue

Brook Hall, Derry~Londonderry

Type

Workshops & Experiences

Tickets

£95.00

Oaks & Embers: A Nature Lovers Retreat by LO & SLO
Mind & Body

Late Late Love Lab

Fri 14 Feb
Venue

Ulster Museum

Type

Talks & Discussions + 3 more

Tickets

£10.00

Late Late Love Lab
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
Tech and Innovation

The Ethics of AI - Navigating the Future

Wed 12 Feb
Venue

Crescent Arts Centre

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£5.00

The Ethics of AI - Navigating the Future
Environment & Nature

The Animal Body Book with Jess French

Wed 12 Feb
Venue

Crescent Arts Centre

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£7.00

The Animal Body Book with Jess French
Environment & Nature

Colour of Dinosaurs

Sat 22 Feb
Venue

Ulster Museum

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£5.00

Colour of Dinosaurs
Mind & Body

The Science of Dreams

Thu 13 Feb
Venue

The MAC, Belfast

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£16.95

The Science of Dreams
Environment & Nature

Look Closer (Screenings & Mini Lab Workshops) - Strabane

Fri 14 Feb
Venue

Alley Theatre (Strabane)

Type

Workshops & Experiences + 1 more

Tickets

£4.00

Look Closer (Screenings & Mini Lab Workshops) - Strabane
Mind & Body

How Trauma Affects the Body - The Psychosomatic Nature of Trauma

Thu 20 Feb
Venue

The MAC, Belfast

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£16.95

How Trauma Affects the Body - The Psychosomatic Nature of Trauma
Mind & Body

Autism and Women

Thu 13 Feb
Venue

The MAC, Belfast

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£16.95

Autism and Women
Space

How To Survive in Space with Dr Dan & Dr Raph (Derry~Londonderry)

Sat 15 Feb, 11am & 2pm
Venue

Nerve Centre, Derry/Londonderry

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

£8.00

How To Survive in Space with Dr Dan & Dr Raph (Derry~Londonderry)
Environment & Nature

Look Closer (Screenings & Mini Lab Workshops) - Newcastle

Thu 13 Feb
Venue

Newcastle Community Cinema

Type

Workshops & Experiences + 1 more

Tickets

£4.00

Look Closer (Screenings & Mini Lab Workshops) - Newcastle
Engineering & Robotics

Robo Bingo (Derry~Londonderry)

Fri 21 Feb
Venue

Nerve Centre, Derry/Londonderry

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

£12.00

Robo Bingo (Derry~Londonderry)
History & Society Science Communication

Chemistry & the Celts (Limavady) | NISF Roadshow

Sat 15 Feb
Venue

Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

£7.00

Chemistry & the Celts (Limavady) | NISF Roadshow
Space

How To Survive in Space with Dr Dan & Dr Raph (Belfast)

Sun 16 Feb, 11am & 2pm
Venue

The MAC, Belfast

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

£10.00

How To Survive in Space with Dr Dan & Dr Raph (Belfast)
Mind & Body

The Gut Brain Axis

Thu 20 Feb
Venue

The MAC, Belfast

Type

Talks & Discussions

Tickets

£16.95

The Gut Brain Axis
History & Society Science Communication

Chemistry & the Celts (Bangor) | NISF Roadshow

Wed 12 Feb
Venue

Space Bangor

Type

Live Performances

Tickets

£7.00

Chemistry & the Celts (Bangor) | NISF Roadshow
Environment & Nature

Look Closer (Screenings & Mini Lab Workshops) - Bangor

Wed 12 Feb
Venue

Space Bangor

Type

Workshops & Experiences + 1 more

Tickets

£4.00

Look Closer (Screenings & Mini Lab Workshops) - Bangor

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!

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

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!
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NI Science Festival marks ten years of inspiring the future, from Thursday 15 – Sunday 25 February

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