Norwich Science Festival has grown from inception and its
first outing in 2016 to a nationally recognised Festival that showcases
groundbreaking research and brings the best household names the region.
If you want to take part or become
a sponsor, please take a look at our aims and outcomes:
Aims
To showcase and champion Norwich as a positive and progressive ‘city of
science and tech innovation’
To
spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong interest in science, to increase
knowledge and to develop the general public’s greater understanding of the
importance of scientific research to their everyday lives
To
engage with new audiences, specifically those from communities who have
low science capital and do not currently engage with the Festival
To
build sustainable and creative relationships with partners and
collaborators to deliver economic, social and environmental benefits to
all
To
portray an extensive range of scientific research, with a particular focus
on local research
To
provide a platform for scientists to develop their public engagement
skills and communicate their research to the general public
To
showcase and celebrate the full diversity of people working in science
To
encourage creativity and cross-genre activities between the arts and
science
To
promote positive behavioural change from our visitors to benefit their
health and the environment
To
improve accessibility to the Festival; including for those with mental and
physical disabilities
