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
Is AI the future of fairness... or the end of it?
Can machines be fair? Exploring bias, equity, and wellbeing in the age of AI.
- 23 October 2025, 17:30 - 18:30
- Price: Free
AI & Authorship - Grand theft or Innovation?
In an era dominated by AI, knowledge workers and organisations grapple with challenges concerning the value of their work and authorship.
- 23 October 2025, 18:30 - 19:30
- Price: Free
Ros Atkins on Journalism, Truth and Global Affairs in the Age of AI
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.
- 23 October 2025, 19:00 - 21:00
- Price: £7.50 - £15
How ChatGPT Broke My Brain: One Author’s Descent into Madness
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.
- 23 October 2025, 19:30 - 20:30
- 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 - 16:00
- Price: Free
Family Science Day: SEN Hour (Sunday)
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 Sunday 26 October. This quieter, more relaxed session takes place before the main Family Science Day.
- 26 October 2025, 09:00 - 10:00
- Price: Free
Family Science Day (Sunday)
Our popular Family Science Day is back! Join us on Sunday 26 October for a jam-packed day of hands-on, interactive science activities for the whole family.
- 26 October 2025, 10:00 - 16:00
- Price: Free