Learn About the NI Science Festival!

Bringing you the very best

Over the years NISF has striven to bring the very best of science communication to Northern Ireland, including notable names such as Brian Cox, Alice Roberts, Jim Al-Khalili, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Liz Bonnin, Robert Winston, Chris Hadfield, Chris and Xand Van Tulleken, Chris Packham, Adam Rutherford, Maddie Moate to name a few.

The festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. These events present some of the best scientists from NI and beyond to discuss their work, cutting-edge research and what the future might hold.

During the day, the festival offers a range of workshops, tours talks and interactive activities for people of all ages. In the evening we present an eclectic mix of experiential events including scientific debate, talks, theatres, comedy, music, and film for adults and much more.

Let your mind wonder...

Yes we do. Here at the NI Science Festival we are only too aware of Earth’s precarious future. With record breaking temperatures, mass extinctions, rising sea levels (to name a few) all forecast by leading scientists, now more than ever we must act on behalf of the environment. We as a festival are committed to doing all we can to bring Earth’s climate emergency to the world’s attention through our own activities, our festival and other projects we run or collaborate on.

Our operations have identified the following areas of environmental impact:

Energy/fuel consumption in our office, during event production, and through travel.
Materials usage in office activities, production, and marketing.
Waste generation from office activities, production, and marketing.
Carbon emissions associated with travel.

What we are already doing:

With e-tickets, the festival is paperless where possible. We have reduced the number of programmes that we print, sourcing Fsc approved and recyclable paper for all printed material.
We encourage sustainable travel by festival participants and guests, offering ferry and train routes ahead of flights.
We promote a hybrid model, reducing commuting carbon by welcoming home-working
We sort 100% of recyclable waste in our office

Our Commitment:

During the period of 2023 - 2024, the NI Science Festival will record and analyse our carbon output, creating a foundational baseline for our sustainability efforts. By accurately measuring our carbon emissions across various aspects of our operations, including energy consumption, travel, and event production, we will establish a comprehensive understanding of our current environmental impact. This data will not only inform our future decision-making but also enable us to set realistic reduction targets and develop effective strategies for subsequent years. With a focus on transparency and accountability, we aim to utilise the insights gained during this period to drive meaningful change, fostering a more sustainable and resilient future for both our festival and the wider community.

You can request the full policy from us by emailing info@nisciencefestival.com

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