In 2013 the British Science Festival travels to Newcastle. People from all over Newcastle, the North East and the UK will come together the celebrate the impact that science, engineering and technology have on our lives. From shows and workshops for the whole family to discussions of the very latest scientific breakthroughs, there will be something for everyone at the British Science Festival. Register to be among the first to receive information about the programme.
The ESRC Festival of Social Science is a week-long nationwide festival which celebrates the social sciences. Taking place each autumn, the Festival offers a fascinating insight into some of the country's leading social science research and how it influences our social, economic and political lives - both now and in the future. You may be surprised at just how relevant the Festival's events are to society today. Social science research makes a difference.