University of Exeter, Streatham Campus
- British Science Festival to take place in Exeter between 7–10 September 2023
- Myriad of free events, installations and exhibitions on campus and in city centre will bring science to life
- University of Exeter will showcase pioneering climate science research
The British Science Association (BSA) and the University of Exeter are pleased to announce that the British Science Festival will take place in Exeter across four days next September.
The Festival will be held between Thursday 7 and Sunday 10 September 2023, with events located across the city centre and university campus. A myriad of free events will be on offer for visitors from Exeter and beyond to attend.
Celebrating the 192nd anniversary of the Festival, and working in partnership with the University, the BSA will bring its flagship event to the South West for the first time since 2004, when it was last hosted by the University of Exeter.
The British Science Festival is one of Europe's longest-established science festivals, which travels to a different part of the UK each year. It brings science to the wider public in the form of installations, exhibitions, talks, panel discussions, performances and more.
University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a hub for transformative research and innovation in the region. The University is also home to the top five most influential climate scientists in the UK, all in the top 21 in the world[1].
University of Exeter researchers will be on hand to showcase its pioneering work towards a more sustainable, healthy and socially just future. The University also aims to further its support of local communities and organisations through the Festival's legacy.
Hannah Russell, Chief Executive of the British Science Association, says:
"We're really looking forward to bringing the British Science Festival to the South West in 2023. The University of Exeter's commitment to public engagement and pioneering work in climate and environmental science will make for some exciting events on the programme, and we look forward to welcoming and inspiring visitors from the city, the region and beyond.
"The University's community partnerships will play a significant role in the Festival's development and legacy, something that chimes strongly with the BSA's mission to make science more relevant, representative and connected to society and the Festival's ethos."
Professor Lisa Roberts, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Exeter, says:
"We are absolutely delighted to host the British Science Festival 2023 in Exeter. At the University of Exeter we believe in the power of science and knowledge to change lives and communities for the better. We will focus on showcasing how research can help provide solutions to the biggest challenges of our time.
"Our aim will be to engage and excite people of all ages in cutting edge research and put on a festival of science that is accessible and inspiring for people across the South West, the UK and the world. Working in partnership is in our DNA and we look forward to collaborating across our community to deliver an outstanding British Science Festival programme."
