Explore the world of minibeasts and blast off into space, with Norwich Science Festival schools events

Students can explore the world of minibeasts, blast off into space, discover the science of flight and much more, in the dedicated Norwich Science Festival Learning Programme to inspire the next generation of scientists.

The Learning Programme returns this October for four days of exciting science for schools, youth groups and home-educated learners, organised by The Forum.

The programme, which runs 14–17 October, engages students with STEMM subjects – science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine – through fun, stimulating hands-on workshops and inspirational shows.

The events take place at host venue The Forum and partner venues such as Norwich Cathedral, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, and Norwich Puppet Theatre. Plus, for schools that find it difficult to venture out, there’s a special ‘Science in Schools’ strand where the best STEMM providers bring science to the classroom.

Natalie Bailey, Norwich Science Festival producer, said: “We’re delighted to be working with so many excellent science providers to deliver fantastic events for our Learning Programme – from rap science to searching moons for life! We have events for reception, primary, secondary and sixth forms, plus the Explorium Space Squad for home-educated families and a Spectacular Science show for Youth Groups.”

The Festival is a partnership initiative involving many organisations from across the region, coordinated by The Forum, Norwich, with headline sponsorship from Anglian Water.

For more information, including how to book, visit https://norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/learning.

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About the Norwich Science Festival

Celebrate the wonderful world of experiments, discoveries, exploration and innovation at Norwich Science Festival this October. Enjoy inspirational exhibitions, hands-on family activities, inspiring celebrity talks and sensational shows at The Forum, and at other venues around the city. This is a festival for all age groups and all levels of knowledge. The 2019 Festival patrons include Lizzie Daly –– TV presenter and wildlife biologist, Mark Thompson – astronomer, broadcaster and author, and Ben Garrod – evolutionary biologist and great ape conservationist. A Learning Programme for schools, colleges, home-educated learners and youth groups runs 14–17 October. The 2019 headline sponsor is Anglian Water, with additional sponsorship from University Technical College Norfolk, Vattenfall, and Briar Chemicals.

Explore the Norwich Science Festival website for the full programme from 21 August – norwichsciencefestival.co.uk – and follow Norwich Science Festival on Twitter and Facebook.

About The Forum

• The Forum, in the centre of Norwich, is one of the UK’s most successful Millennium projects.
• It’s a public building, open seven days a week, all year round (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
• Everyone is welcome. Most of the public events, exhibitions and activities which take place at The Forum are free.
• The Forum Trust is the independent, self-financing, charitable organisation which manages The Forum building.
• It is responsible for The Forum’s continued development, growth and innovation.
• The Trust works with many partners to ensure The Forum plays a valuable role in the community.
• Details about the charitable ‘project purpose’ which underpins The Forum are on the website

http://www.theforumnorwich.co.uk/