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The annual Northern Ireland Science Festival features a wide range of interactive workshops, talks and exciting hands-on activities.

From biochemistry to physics, ecology to geology, discover how you, the universe and everything in between behaves as NI Science Festival returns with an interstellar programme of over 120 public events from 16 - 26 February 2023!

Northern Ireland Science Festival features a wide range of interactive workshops, inspirational talks and exciting hands-on activities. The packed programme includes day time shows and workshops for children and young people, while the evenings will come alive with an inspiring programme to entertain the adults.

Sponsored by the Belfast City Council, the Department for Employment and Learning, Queen's University and Ulster University, NI Science Festival events take place across Belfast and beyond. With events hosted throughout the city in venues such as W5, the Black Box and the Ulster Museum, the breath of activity is sure to captivate, educate and inspire all.

For the programme of events visit www.nisciencefestival.com, follow the festival on Facebook or contact info@nisciencefestival.com for further information.

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The Super Nature Show with Chantelle and Rory | NISF Roadshow

15 - 18 Feb 2024
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Join CBeebies' Teeny Tiny Creatures animal experts Chantelle and Rory in Bangor!

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The Science of Jurassic World | NISF Roadshow

15 - 18 Feb 2024
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An entertaining exploration of the science behind THE movie franchise that helped change the way we see dinosaurs - Jurassic Park.

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Granny Jackson’s Dead

15 - 25 Feb 2024
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Granny Jackson’s Dead…but her story isn’t. Her family invites all those who knew her to 47 Malone Road, to pay their respects and give her a…

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Get Fired Up! – Blacksmithing

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16 - 19 Feb 2024
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During this hour-long introduction you’ll learn traditional forging and blacksmithing techniques!

Patterson’s Spade Mill
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Bakineering in Space with Andrew Smyth

Fri, 16 Feb 2024, 3:30pm

Join aerospace engineer and judge of Netflix’s Baking Impossible, Andrew Smyth, on a journey to explore surprising connections....

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Sourdough Skills

0.68 KM
Sat, 17 Feb 2024, 11:00am

A sourdough skills class hosted by Ciaran from The Hundredth Monkey Bakery, with breakout tutorials, mini workshops and some very bready experiments!

Ulster Sports Club
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Wonderdog: How the Science of Dogs Changed the Science of Life with Jules Howard

Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 12:00pm

Join zoology correspondent & Guardian writer Jules Howard in this celebration of the role that dogs are playing in the science of animal minds.

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Niamh Nic Daeid on Forensic Science

Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 2:00pm

Join award winning Chartered Chemist and Authorised forensic scientist, Professor Niamh Nic Daeid, at Whitla Hall.

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Alice Roberts – Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond

Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 4:30pm

Join Professor Alice Roberts as she talks about her new book, Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond.

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Dark Matters – A Night of Short Fiction Inspired by John Stewart Bell and CERN

0.59 KM
Mon, 19 Feb 2024, 7:00pm

Explore the remarkable life and scientific contributions of physicist John Stewart Bell, born in Belfast.

John Bell House
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Claudia Hammond – The Keys To Kindness

1.14 KM
Fri, 23 Feb 2024, 7:30pm

Broadcaster and author of the Keys To Kindness, Claudia Hammond takes on an eye-opening tour of kindness.

Crescent Arts Centre
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Seven Drinks for Seven Cheese

Fri, 23 Feb 2024, 7:30pm

This evening will take you on a Legenderry journey as we introduce some of the best craft drinks and pair them with award winning local cheese.

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Gordon Buchanan – 30 Years In The Wild

Sun, 25 Feb 2024, 12:00pm

Gordon will be taking a look back at his incredible 30 years working both behind and in front of the camera.

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Marcus Du Sautoy – Around The World in 80 Games

Sun, 25 Feb 2024, 2:30pm

Marcus Du Sautoy explains his exploration, Around The World in 80 Games at Whitla Hall.

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Back to the Cheeseboard!

1.14 KM
Sun, 25 Feb 2024, 7:00pm

Enjoy an exclusive evening celebrating the allure of cheese with food journalist Patrick McGuigan and cheese expert Johnny McDowell!

Crescent Arts Centre
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