Lancaster University will shine bright at this year's Light Up Lancaster 'Explore Week', showcasing a range of captivating and thought-provoking research activities at the free, family festival of light and art.
Running during half term, from October 21-25 at The Storey in Lancaster, Explore Week offers lively, hands-on experiences that blend art and science, all free of charge.
Explore Week is presented by the Light Up Lancaster (LUL) organisers in collaboration with Lancaster University and is a prelude to the main LUL weekend from November 7-9.
The University is proud to be working in partnership with LUL's Explore Week, reflecting its commitment to enriching the cultural vibrancy of the region while showcasing its world-leading research in engaging ways.
The captivating University activities at Explore Week, part-funded by Lancaster's Arts and Humanities and Engineering and Physical Sciences Impact Acceleration Accounts (IAA), include:
A Home for Bumblebees
The Reading Room at The Storey, Monday 21 October 10am-12pm (painting) and 2pm-4pm (collection)
Meet Lancaster University's very own Dr Bees - aka Dr Philip Donkersley from the Lancaster Environment Centre - experience a live bumblebee camera giving a close-up look at these fascinating pollinators and have a go at painting your own bumblebee nest box. In the morning session, come and paint your bumblebee nestbox and collect in the afternoon.
Bioluminescence Living Lightbulbs
The Auditorium, The Storey, Wednesday 23 October and Friday 25 October 10am-12pm
Think of something that makes light and what do you think of? A torch? A lightbulb? The sun? Well what about a jellyfish, a glow-worm, or a squid's eyeballs? This is a live bioluminescence display from the University's Biomedical and Life Sciences Division, introducing visitors to glowing, living organisms.
Exploring Luminescent Solar Concentrators
The Music Room at The Storey on Wednesday 23 October and The Gallery at The Storey on Thursday 24 October 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm both days
