FUTURES
A festival of discovery exploring the past, creating the present and imagining the future
Our festival of discovery returns for Autumn 2024!
Exploring the past, creating the present and imagining the future.
Funded by UK Research and Innovation, FUTURES brings research to life by giving you the opportunity to get creative, ask questions and try new things.
This year's exciting line-up in Plymouth:
The Big Talk: Harnessing the Ocean’s Energy
Thursday 19 September
Join
Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng
for a public lecture on the latest advances in ocean power and how Plymouth is leading the way toward eco-friendly energy.
Thursday 19 September
Join
Voyage of Discovery
Saturday 5 October
Dive into a world of science, technology, and art at the historic Royal William Yard. This family-friendly event offers interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and engaging demos. Meet talking robotic pets and discover how research is improving our daily lives.
Saturday 5 October
Dive into a world of science, technology, and art at the historic Royal William Yard. This family-friendly event offers interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and engaging demos. Meet talking robotic pets and discover how research is improving our daily lives.
Ocean Commotion
Saturday 26 October
Investigate bio-toxicology at The Box this half term with the Ocean Conservation Trust and PhD Researcher Anneliese Hodge.
Find out why protecting ourselves from the sun may be harming marine life with Lotion in the Ocean, presented by Plymouth Marine Laboratory PhD researcher Annaliese Hodge.
At Meet The Marine Park with the Ocean Conservation Trust, there will be activities to suit all interests and audiences focused on the UK's first National Marine Park, right here in Plymouth.
Drop in event, no booking required.
Saturday 26 October
Investigate bio-toxicology at The Box this half term with the Ocean Conservation Trust and PhD Researcher Anneliese Hodge.
Find out why protecting ourselves from the sun may be harming marine life with Lotion in the Ocean, presented by Plymouth Marine Laboratory PhD researcher Annaliese Hodge.
At Meet The Marine Park with the Ocean Conservation Trust, there will be activities to suit all interests and audiences focused on the UK's first National Marine Park, right here in Plymouth.
Drop in event, no booking required.
As a hub for outstanding research and innovation, the work that is taking place in the South West is helping address some of society’s big challenges and making lives better. The festival allows the public to discover and celebrate the groundbreaking projects at the local universities helping to shape the future.
Research is all about asking questions, getting creative and testing things out, so you can be a researcher too!
For more information on events across the South West, and for bookings please visit the main FUTURES website, or visit the
University What's On page
.
Highly informative. Helps me stay connected to the advancements of the technology necessary for developing interactive architecture. Please organise more similar events, make research visible!
It was a great event with lots to do for all ages. Ideal for my little boy who wants to be a scientist.
Public Engagement at Plymouth
The University of Plymouth is committed to engaging the public with its research. Our researchers work with a diverse range of communities and publics from in and around the city of Plymouth to communities right across the globe.
The public engagement team work across the University to provide advice and support, training and funding for engaged activities.
