Is the future really plastic? We explored the reality with iCAST #plastics #sustainability youtu.be/ua9ydpAjaKE

It was great to be at this year's Festival of Tomorrow, where our Head of External Affairs, Tim Jenkins was part of a panel exploring the divide between science and the arts. ⚛️ 🎨

Watch the panel discussion here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=rMS39n…

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This year over 21,000 people experienced the Festival of Tomorrow!
Thank you to each and every one of you. ❤️

Thank you to each and every one of you that made 2024 so amazing!

Here are some pictures from the festival finale 📸

Stay tuned for more photos coming soon!

Thank you to all who made the 2024 Festival of Tomorrow an absolute triumph! 🌟

Huge shoutout to our incredible partners!
Massive appreciation to our dedicated team of volunteers.

Thank you to every single soul who joined us!

And that's a wrap🔭

The Festival Finale has now officially finished for 2024.

Here's a recap of the final day of the Festival.

Thank you to all of this year's sponsors and everyone who turned up to the festival, it was definitely a year to remember.

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A lovely audience for my Interstellar Tours talk at Festival of Tomorrow this morning. We ran out of books - if anyone would like a copy, please see my website brianclegg.net/interstellar.h… - you can either buy from online bookshops or reserve a signed copy for when I get more stock.

One of our PhD students: Jessie Hogan doing an incredible job I'm a Scientist Team Live at Festival of Tomorrow today!

Big round of applause for her as she was the joint winner of Chief Scientist 🔥🔥

Faculty of STEM, The Open University OU: Environment, Earth & Ecosystem Sciences The Open University: School of Physical Sciences OUGradSchool

Absolutely loved hearing Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, Phil Gibby, Tim Jenkins & Roger Highfield talking about art and science with Rod Hebden at the Festival of Tomorrow today. UK Research and Innovation, Science Museum, UK Space Agency & Arts Council England, South West are brilliant Swindon organisations and we need them collaborating!

Rod Hebden Festival of Tomorrow Words can't express how much we in the home education community in Swindon appreciate this science festival. It's the most friendly and joyful event and we look forward to it every year. Thank you all for your hard work 🥰

From exploding custard to robots we've really seen it all today on day one of the Festival Finale.💥

It was great to see so many people interacting with our exhibitions, live shows and panel discussions. Here's a recap of everything that happened.

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BBC Radio science journalist, Roland Pease is chairing a wide range of talks at this year's festival, including:

- Here come the Robots
- Living with volcanoes
- Big Health, Tiny Science!
- Active Sun

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Have you tried the Augmented Reality Space Trail yet?

We've hidden 9 different Augmented Reality, space-themed models around Swindon Designer Outlet.

Take a screenshot of the models you find, and post them online, tagging us and #FestivalOfTomorrow so we can share your finds.

I'm really privileged to be hosting an amazingly distinguished panel, this Friday, to explore why we continue to create a divide between science and the arts, ask whether it really matters and, if so, what can we do to bring them together to benefit everyone.

Was blown away by the launch of the amazing Festival of Tomorrow tonight at STEAM Museum. Swindon is really lucky to have amazing people like Rod Hebden in the town creating outstanding events! Loved the Snail! 🐌

It was great to be at the #FestivalOfTomorrow launch at STEAM Museum with Air Giants Luma installation. A perfect mix of innovative robotics and iconic locomotives! Rod Hebden Festival of Tomorrow Arts Council England, South West Looking forward to the rest of the festival. Check it out ^^

🌟 We're buzzing with excitement over the incredible feedback we've received about Luma & Festival of Tomorrow

Have you explored Luma yet? Share your thoughts with us! 💬 Don't forget to immerse yourself in the wonders of the rest of the museum - make it a day to remember! 🏛️

Day two of about town and what a day it’s been.

If you haven’t had a chance to come visit the exhibitions happening this week there’s still time, so head over to Steam and take a look around you’ll even be able to meet Luma our giant soft robotic snail.

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Amazing air🤩

Come check out Dr Sarah Bearchwell as she teaches you all about the air around us and how to tell it’s there.

She’s located around the side of the Steam Museum and will be conducting hourly shows all day.

You don’t want to miss it

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The road to the festival has officially begun.

We’ve kick started the week with Zoolabs live animal encounters and Zelva the Galapagos Giant Tortoise.🐢

There’s still plenty more to come so head over to the Outlet and come check it out.