Manchester Science Festival has launched its programme for 2015, with 170 different events taking place at more than 40 venues across Greater Manchester. Taking place from October 22-November 1, the festival is in its ninth year and will feature events aimed at visitors of all ages.
Venues taking part include the Museum of Science and Industry, Jodrell Bank Observatory, Central Library, the Royal Northern College of Music and the National Football Museum. Manchester Metropolitan University along with the universities of Manchester, Salford and Bolton will also be hosting events.
Highlights will include a live and one-off recording of Radio 4 science programme ‘The Infinite Monkey Cage’ featuring Professor Brian Cox and stand-up comedian Robin Ince, an adults-only ball pool at the Museum of Science and Industry, a chance to experience the University of Salford’s anechoic chamber, a talk from pioneering scientist Richard Dawkins, and a special menu made largely by microbes at Harvey Nichols in a collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University’s microbiologists and professional chef Richard Fox.
The Museum of Science and Industry will also be launching a new exhibition, ‘Cravings’, which looks at what drives our desires for our favourite foods as part of the festival.
Marieke Navin, Manchester Science Festival’s director, says there is something for every age at this year’s festival.
‘The number of events on offer together with the range, really help us to spread our message to visitors old and young alike that science is so universal and such a great part of our everyday lives,’ she adds.
Manchester Science Festival, October 22- November 1, various venues.
Many events are free but will require advance booking at the Manchester Science Festival website, booking open from September 7.
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