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There\u2019s just two weeks to go before the British Science Festival<\/a> takes over the city.<\/p>\n

Hosted at a different location each year, it\u2019s Europe\u2019s longest-running science festival. The Festival will give you the opportunity to connect with scientists and social scientists, innovators and inventors, researchers and artists, and get involved in, and inspired by, their fascinating work.<\/p>\n

A true celebration of science in all forms, this Festival, organised by the British Science Association, is in its 194th year. This is its first time in Liverpool since 2008, and it\u2019s hosted in partnership with the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University.<\/p>\n

The Festival takes over Liverpool from Wednesday, September 10 to Sunday, September 14 and it\u2019s going to be an amazing week of 100+ events.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s 10 reasons why you should book.<\/p>\n

First of all, it\u2019s free!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The British Science Festival celebrates the people, stories, and ideas at the heart of science. It\u2019s something that affects every one of us every hour of every day, and you can go to all the events that make up the Festival completely free of charge!<\/p>\n

Something for everyone<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There are more than 100 FREE events, from comedy shows to art installations, and dynamic performances to hands-on workshops, fascinating talks to interactive experiences, so there\u2019s bound to be something for you.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll get you thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Get to grips with some of the biggest, most important and weirdest questions at the heart of science in the Festival\u2019s talks, panels, debates and discussions. Can we design an internet for animals<\/a>? What\u2019s in our water and should we be worried<\/a>? Are junk food companies advertising on digital gaming platforms impacting kids\u2019 health<\/a>? What\u2019s next for weight loss jabs<\/a>? How do we make better decisions about the future<\/a>? Come and hear top scientists and speak to them about their work.<\/p>\n

Shining a spotlight on the city<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Festival takes place at iconic cultural venues across both university campuses, the docks and city centre, with locations including Bluecoat, Kazimier Gardens, Liverpool ONE, Quirky Quarter, and the Victoria Gallery and Museum. Loads of local community groups and charities are taking part, as well as researchers from both universities and others across the UK. From an exploration of Liverpool\u2019s urban wildlif<\/a>e with LJMU biologists, to a drop-in with the team behind the Liverpool City Region Space Partnership<\/a>, there\u2019s a ton to learn and discover about our city \u2013 down on earth and in the stars!<\/p>\n

Names you\u2019ll know<\/strong><\/p>\n

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At this year\u2019s British Science Festival in Liverpool there are some top names like influencer and bionic arm ambassador\u00a0Tilly Lockey<\/a>, leading geneticist\u00a0Giles Yeo<\/a>, and Time Team genealogist\u00a0Sophie Kay<\/a>. Earth Scientist\u00a0Anjana Khatwa<\/a>, mathematician\u00a0Kit Yates<\/a>, archaeologist Flint Dibble<\/a>, and engineer\u00a0Sir Robin Saxby<\/a> are also among the well-known speakers.<\/p>\n

The art of science<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Artwork made from hundreds of human teeth<\/a> and a photography installation<\/a> that unearths the hidden beauty of fungi are more of the Festival\u2019s highlights. There\u2019s also a carnival style dance performance<\/a> exploring freedom and flight that will take place in Liverpool Cathedral, beneath the Liverpool Biennial installation by visual artist\u00a0Maria Loizidou.<\/p>\n

Liverpool universities\u2019 talks and walks<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There are dozens of intriguing events by our two leading unis that bring science to life, including:<\/p>\n

* A city centre walking tour<\/a> uncovering connections between science and slavery in Liverpool<\/p>\n

* A collaborative mapping<\/a> of Liverpool\u2019s music scene<\/p>\n

* A talk<\/a> and creative workshop<\/a> exploring the beginnings of human language and how this might help us in the search for aliens<\/p>\n

* A panel discussion<\/a> on how sports scientists are fuelling top-level performance at Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs.<\/p>\n

* An evening of performances<\/a> on perceptions and illusions at Quirky Quarter<\/p>\n

Prepare to be entertained<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We\u2019re far from the days of school science textbooks. The Festival has a ton of lively performances and surprising experiences that you can get involved with, from \u2018Wake up and rave!<\/a>\u2019 \u2013 a morning dance experience at the Museum of Liverpool \u2013 to\u00a0MOONFACE<\/a>, a clowning performance that explores the space-race and colonial, capitalist mining of the solar system. Check out rapper and science communicator Jon Chase<\/a>, as he street busks with a dinosaur theme to coincide with the new Jurassic World movie.\u00a0 See what we mean about there being something you\u2019ll love?<\/p>\n

Experimental comedy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A scientist and a comedian walk into a bar\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n

Who said science couldn\u2019t make you laugh? You can enjoy a line-up of fantastic science comedians<\/a> for an evening of absolutely zero chill on Friday, September 12, compered by the hilarious Freya McGhee.<\/p>\n

Building on innovation \u2013 creating opportunities, and inspiring future scientists<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Steve Rotheram, Mayor of Liverpool City Region, says: \u201cBuilding on the region\u2019s history of innovation, I\u2019m working to make our area a research and development powerhouse, forging ahead with new developments in health and life sciences, artificial intelligence and a wide range of other areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cInclusive events like this are perfect opportunities to capture the imagination of the next generation and get them interested in the sciences. I hope that in years to come, there\u2019s a Nobel Prize winner looking back at Liverpool\u2019s time hosting the British Science Festival as the catalyst that set them on that path!\u201d<\/p>\n

To book and find out more go to the British Science Festival website here.<\/a><\/strong>
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