Humber Science Festival 2023: ‘It will dazzle & inspire’
By Simon Bristow
Visitors to the Humber Science Festival next month are being promised the chance to experience the “marvels” of modern science.
A centrepiece of the four-day event, which is hosted by the University of Hull, will be a spectacular project of ‘The Compass’ onto the side of visitor attraction The Deep.
This “cutting-edge” projection and “mapped masterpiece” was first commissioned by the British Science Association for the British Science Festival in Leicester in 2022. You can see a preview video of how it will look above. The projection will be shown after dusk from September 7 to 9.
‘The Compass’ was created by Illuminos and is produced by event production specialists, Inspirate.
The festival, which is open to the public, will run from Thursday, September 7 to Sunday, September 10, and will bring together enthusiasts, researchers and scientists. Most of the weekend events will take place on the university campus and will be attended by more than 30 science and technology organisations from the region, including Drax, Smith and Nephew, Centrica, The Deep and the Maritime Museum.
Professor Mark Lorch said: “This festival will inspire and celebrate curiosity, with an incredible line-up of activities, shows and thought-provoking workshops.
“We’ve run the festival in the past and it’s always proven to be extremely successful, popular and well-loved, with people visiting from all over the region to marvel at the scientific explorations. It’s a festival which can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, with activities and seriously impressive showcases taking place throughout the few days.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing attendees explore everything available in this year's festival, as it’s bigger than ever before.
“Whether you’re a budding science fan or you’re experienced in the field, this festival is open to everyone who is looking for an unparalleled scientific experience.”
Alongside the university, the attending business partners will allow visitors to “experience first-hand the marvels of modern scientific advancements”. From exploring renewable energy with Drax to delving into cutting-edge medical innovations with Smith and Nephew, the festival will provide entertainment from start to finish.
Headlining the Humber Science Festival for 2023 is Stefan Gates with his ‘Rude Science Show’ which explores the human body’s imperfections and embarrassing quirks. For the maths lovers, Rob Eastway’s Venn Maths lecture on the ‘Maths of Sport’ is sure to be a hit, the university said.
To find out more about the event schedule and ticket details, click here.
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