Category: Events

Bringing science to audiences of all ages, Hatherleigh Science boasts a series of public evening lectures and a day-long Saturday science fair that invites members of the public to get involved with science in interactive and engaging ways, taking world-leading research outside of university cities and bringing it to new rural audiences. 

Central to the FUTURES Festival celebrations was the creation of new artwork, and encouraging visitors to explore their artistic side through walking tours, our craft zone, and workshops. Each of these activities worked with members of the local community to bring new voices into a variety of research disciplines. 

As part of the 2025 FUTURES Festival, our partners, Agile Rabbit, brought the celebrations to Cornwall as part of the Researchers in Churches scheme. This programme takes academia into a new setting, inviting members of the community to talks and conversations delivered in churches across the South West. 

Alongside our walking tours, visitors to the 2025 FUTURES Festival could book a ticket for one of our workshops. Whether they were interested in creative writing, encouraging growth in our natural environment, or honing their artistic skills, these free events offered audiences the chance to try something new. 

The Being Human Festival is the UK’s national celebration of the humanities, bringing humanities research to public audiences across the country. Running from the 6th to the 15th November, this year’s festival, ‘Between the Lines’, invited academics to explore the theme of boundaries in their work. 

The FUTURES Festival also supported projects that connect communities to University research. Artist and workshop facilitator, Hannah Mumby, was joined by researcher Hannah Hayes to explore creative mapping of flood risk in the Exe Estuary, while Exeter Seed Bank investigated the health of local community growing spaces. 

On the 12th October, Exeter Phoenix opened its doors to hundreds of local residents ready to let their imaginations run wild. With more than 20 stalls to explore, adults and children alike were invited to learn from academics across the University through engaging, hands-on activities.

Making the most of the festival’s location at Exeter Phoenix, the city centre’s hub for cinema and culture, FUTURES 2025 included a mix of films and performances. Each of these took different areas of research and brought them to life in new and creative ways, inviting new perspectives on this work. 

On the 12th October, Exeter Phoenix opened its doors to hundreds of local residents ready to let their imaginations run wild. With more than 20 stalls to explore, adults and children alike were invited to learn from academics across the University through engaging, hands-on activities.

Our team is excited to share the work of Sidmouth Science Festival, an annual 10-day showcase bringing the work of STEM subjects to audiences of all ages and walks of life. This year’s events, taking place from the 10th to the 19th October will feature academics from the University of Exeter and beyond, each committed to sharing their passion for science.