Chelmsford Science Festival
Chelmsford Science Festival is back. Find out how you can get involved as an exhibitor or an event sponsor.
- 21 - 28 October 2025, 09:00
- Price: Various
Transforming the Built Environment: The Role of AI in Construction
Join us for an insightful roundtable discussion in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), hosted at ARU, Chelmsford.
- 21 October 2025, 10:00 - 14:00
- Price: Free
Protecting children's play: Teaching them to stay safe online
The internet offers great opportunities—but also real risks, especially for children. In this 40-minute workshop, we’ll explore what online safety means, how parents can support children in the digital world, and how AI can help prevent harm. Learn practical ways to create safer, more inclusive online spaces, and discover how our research is shaping a better digital future.
- 21 October 2025, 16:00 - 17:00
- Price: Free
Fun Kids Science Weekly Live!
Explore the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, with Fun Kids radio presenter Dan Simpson.
- 21 October 2025, 17:00 - 18:00
- Price: From £13.50
Beyond Knowledge: AI and the Future of Scientific Discovery
Join Dr. Chris Callaghan as he explores the groundbreaking ideas behind the latest paper by ARU’s AI Research Lab: "How Might AI Reshape Scientific Discovery?"
- 21 October 2025, 18:00 - 19:00
- Price: Free
Chelmsford Science Festival: Year 9 students day
For Year 9 students: join us in Writtle to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
- 22 October 2025, 09:30 - 15:15
- Price: Free
Chelmsford Science Festival: Year 12 students day
For Year 12 students: join us in Chelmsford to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
- 23 October 2025, 09:30 - 15:15
- Price: Free
Chelmsford Science Festival: Year 10 students day
For Year 10 students: join us in Chelmsford to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
- 24 October 2025, 09:30 - 15:15
- Price: Free
Family Science Day: SEN Hour (Saturday)
Please only book this session if a child in your group has Special Educational Needs. Enjoy an SEN-friendly hour of free science-related activities on Saturday 25 October. This quieter, more relaxed session takes place before the main Family Science Day.
- 25 October 2025, 09:00 - 10:00
- Price: Free
Family Science Day (Saturday)
Our popular Family Science Day is back! Join us on Saturday 25 October for a jam-packed day of hands-on, interactive science activities for the whole family.
- 25 October 2025, 10:00 - 14:00
- Price: Free