Sci-Art Showcase: Developing Ideas for NSF26 and Beyond!

Norwich Science Festival is gearing up for something big - our 10th anniversary in 2026 - and this is your chance to shape what's coming next!

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join Sci Comms East for this unique event, in which you will gather alongside other creatives, researchers, scientists, practitioners and communicators working across Norwich and Norfolk.

Designed to spark potential science, arts and humanities projects that could be launched at Norwich Science Festival 2026 and beyond, you'll network and connect with others in an engaging discussion session, as well as hear from five project champions who will share some initial concepts that came out of the last Sci Comms East event in February.

There are also opportunities to showcase your existing sci-arts projects in a tabletop display.

This session is a fantastic opportunity to develop your own sci-comms skills, and meet like-minded people to collaborate on sci-arts projects in Norwich and Norfolk.

The event will begin in The Forum's Auditorium, before moving up to Cafe Bar Marzano for light refreshments and further networking and discussion. Drinks will also be available to purchase from the bar.

For ages 18+ only

Free, but registration essential

Registration closes Friday 27 June.

Further Information

As part of this event, we'll be showcasing five proposed sci-arts projects that stemmed from the Sci Comms East event in February. Attendees will have the opportunity to contribute ideas and expertise to further these projects for 2026, and even sign up to volunteer as part of a working group to develop the idea.

The event is also a fantastic place to bring your own ideas and find potential collaborators, and if you wish, you could present your work in a display at the event.

• Hear from five project champions about potential activities for NSF26.

• Connect and collaborate!

• Showcase your work.

• Enjoy light refreshments!

This event is free, but attendees must register in advance using the link above by Friday 27 June.

Access Information

The Forum is an accessible venue, with step-free and lift access to The Auditorium and Cafe Bar Marzano. There are also accessible toilets and Changing Places, and accessible parking in the car park. For more information, please visit this page of The Forum's website.

For access enquiries, please contact the Norwich Science Festival team:

About Sci Comms East

Sci Comms East is a skills-sharing network coordinated by Sam Rowe and Cansu Bayindirli, in collaboration with Norwich Science Festival. Sci Comms East aims to support communicators throughout the year by facilitating training and knowledge exchange opportunities - helping researchers and practitioners improve their skills to maximise the impact of their work.

Sci Comms East is looking to significantly expand its platform, to showcase local communicators and raise awareness of funding and volunteering opportunities, collaborative events, and other activities. If you would like to find out more or get involved then please get in touch using the email below.