Whether you're a curious mind, a budding innovator, or a seasoned expert, there’s something for everyone at the Chelmsford Science Festival 2025.
This year's Festival explores the theme ‘Our AI World – Power and Perils’, diving into the fascinating and fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence. From its transformative potential to the ethical dilemmas it poses, we’ll spark vital conversations about how AI is reshaping our lives. Get ready for an electrifying celebration of science, innovation, and imagination!
The Festival programme is packed with events and hands-on activities spanning science and engineering, health, technology, the environment, business, law, and the arts.
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In this podcast, ARU's Prof Rosie Robison and guests explore the emotional side of the climate crisis and how we can turn feelings of anxiety into hope and action. Listen any time.
For Year 9 students: join us in Writtle to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
Connect with founders, freelancers, students and innovators over ideas, entrepreneurship, and the future of AI in business.
A flagship event for university and industry leaders to explore the strategic integration of AI across teaching, research, and operations.
Discover the ground-breaking ideas behind the latest paper by ARU’s AI Research Lab, 'How Might AI Reshape Scientific Discovery?'
Try the latest DJ gear, hear from pro DJs, and get hands-on at this high-energy, interactive music tech showcase.
For Year 12 students: join us in Chelmsford to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
Can machines be fair? Exploring bias, equity, and wellbeing in the age of AI.
In an era dominated by AI, knowledge workers and organisations grapple with challenges concerning the value of their work and authorship.
BBC News’ Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores AI’s impact on news and global affairs - under the eye-catching 'War and Peace' installation in Chelmsford Cathedral.
What happens when a master of absurd storytelling meets a chatbot trained to mimic human creativity? Join bestselling children’s author Andy Stanton for a wild dive into the world of artificial intelligence.
For Year 10 students: join us in Chelmsford to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
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