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Helios
Helios
This February, do something totally unique

Monday 15th February

TICKETS FREE

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Michaela Strachan – Not Just a Wild Life
Michaela Strachan – Not Just a Wild Life

Sunday 14th February

TICKETS £22

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Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin and Its Mysteries
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin and Its Mysteries
NI Science Cafe

Tuesday 17th November

TICKETS £2

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‘Well…this is a bit chaotic’ – Making Sense of Scientific Chaos
‘Well…this is a bit chaotic’ – Making Sense of Scientific Chaos
NI Science Cafe

Tuesday 8th December

TICKETS £2

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Rude Science 2: The Snot Thickens! (Belfast)
Rude Science 2: The Snot Thickens! (Belfast)
Farts and snot and scientific fascination

9th Feb, 11.30am & 3pm

TICKETS £19.50 (inc. ticket fee)

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Regional Roadshow: Zog & the First Aid Heroes
Regional Roadshow: Zog & the First Aid Heroes
Calling all little heroes, mini medics and future flying doctors!

TICKETS £9

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Regional Roadshow: Space for Everyone!
Regional Roadshow: Space for Everyone!
Think you need to be an astronaut to work in space? Think again!

TICKETS £8

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Rude Science 2: The Snot Thickens! (Derry~Londonderry)
Rude Science 2: The Snot Thickens! (Derry~Londonderry)
Farts and snot and scientific fascination

10th Feb, 11.30am & 3pm

TICKETS £16.50

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Foyle Science Showcase 2027
Foyle Science Showcase 2027
Get ready for two days of discovery, creativity and curiosity at the Foyle Science Showcase!

TICKETS FREE

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NI Science Festival Response to the Northern Ireland Curriculum 2028 Consultation

NI Science Festival welcomes the ambition to establish a clearer, more coherent and knowledge-rich curriculum for Northern Ireland, with stronger progression from Foundation Stage to Key Stage 3.

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