Cheltenham Science Festival 2024

The ‘premier Science festival in the country’ returns to Cheltenham from the 4^th-9^th June this year with over 100 events to choose from including lectures, workshops and off-site experiences.

With a signature theme of ‘Be the Change’, this year’s programme will be focusing on the dilemmas that arrive with a developing world and how science impacts our everyday lives.

Top picks and a taste of ‘What’s On’

Who owns the moon?

Tuesday 4^th June 16:00-17:00 @ Town Hall

 For centuries we have warred over the earth’s resources. In the wake of space exploration, we see this conflict of ownership extend to our neighbouring planets, moons and beyond, begging the question, should we, and can we own the moon?

Explore this topic further in the lecture by writer of ‘Who Owns the Moon?’, A.C. Grayling.

Lessons for an ageing world

7^th June 16:30-17:30 @ Town Hall

For the first time, people over 65 outnumber those under 5. With a society that isn’t set up for an aging population, how do we adapt to face the challenges it poses?

Catch Andrew Steele and, co-founder of the Longevity Forum, Andrew Scott, discussing what we can expect and should be changing to handle the years ahead.

Who wants to live forever?

8^th June 18:30-19:30 @ Parabola Arts Centre

Nobel prize winner, Venki Ramakrishnan, investigates the science of how and why we die. As our understanding of ageing develops, we open the door of the ethical ramifications of immortality.

Experiences

Sun Gazing

Free Event – 9th June 10:00-13:00 @ Festival Village

Safely explore the beauty of the sun, using solar telescopes, with the Cotswold Astronomical Society.

Myth Busters

This year, Cheltenham Science Festival will host a collection of lectures and events dedicated to challenging common misconceptions.

Choose from:

‘Myth Busting’ – Nuclear Energy

6^th June 17:30-18:30 @ Helix Auditorium

‘Myth Busting’ – The Science of Skincare

8^th June 13:30-14:30 @ Helix Auditorium

‘Myth Busting’ – The Future of Flight

5^th June 19:30-20:30 @ Helix Auditorium

‘Myth Busting’ – Should we rethink our diets?

9^th June 18:00- 19:00 @ Town Hall

Science for Schools

With over 60 interactive talks and workshops for key stage 1-4, Cheltenham Festival works with schools to engage all students in science and introduce them to the STEM industries.

Tickets are available for primary schools, secondary schools and home educators.

Four interactive zones across the festival including the MakerShack and The Arcade offer free entry all week, with allocated lots for schools and families.

See What's On

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