Imperial College London Festival - bank holiday weekend

[Pamela78]

Wanted to share details of a science festival happening on 3/4 May where I work (when not on maternity leave!) - in case you're looking for something different to do or have any future scientists in your family!

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If you?ve ever wondered what life?s like on the surface of Mars, why babies kick in the womb or how your brain understands and reacts to music, the wait is over. Imperial Festival is back.

Join us as Imperial springs to life this May bank holiday weekend with hands-on science demonstrations, music, comedy, dance and art for all ages. Events and activities run from 16:00-22:00 on Friday 3 May and from 12:00-18:00 on Saturday 4 May.

The Festival is open to audiences of all ages and interests. Food and drink will be available throughout. All activities are free ? just drop in any time.

For the full programme, timings and location, visit http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/festival

This year?s Festival programme builds on the best science and arts on offer from Imperial staff, students and alumni with a packed schedule of talks, performances and activities for all ages to enjoy.

* Chat with more than 200 scientists: find out what they think about and what they do

* Peek behind the usually closed doors of some of our research facilities

* Enjoy music, dance, science comedy and busking performances

* Test your nerves with our pop-up surgery. Do you have what it takes to be a surgeon?

* Take part in over 40 hands-on science demonstrations

* Get up to speed on the latest research by taking your pick from the Festival talk programme