Science Wonder discovery evening

IF Oxford science and ideas Festival takes place in venues across Oxford, and online each October with events and entertainment to inspire debate and celebrate research and creativity in Oxfordshire. The Festival has a vision of a world where the complexity, wonder and opportunities of scientific research are explored, challenged, celebrated and enjoyed across society.The Festival is organised by the Charity Oxfordshire Science Festival, Charity number 1151361

IF Oxford science and ideas Festival

Discover research and innovation from Begbroke Science Park and across Oxford University at this Festival Zone for age 10+, teens and adults

The Farmhouse, Begbroke Science Park

Discover research and innovation from Begbroke Science Park and across Oxford University, helping to create a better world. Exciting changes are underway with emerging technologies and research spaces alongside new art and science collaborations. Meet scientists at spin-out labs and explore the Begbroke Innovation District arts programme.S﻿uitable for age 10+, teenagers and adults.Your ticket allows you to arrive any time between 5pm and 8pm.Activities include:5.30 - 6pm: Make a biotech worldDiscover what a career in environmental biotechnology could look like with a talk by Begbroke-based scientist Professor Ian Thompson. Find out how research and industry work together to develop new technologies to address key global problems such as the provision of sustainable energy and waste treatment, clean water and resource recycling.Ian Thompson, Professor of Engineering Science, University of OxfordFuels from thin airMeet some of the team behind OXCCU, a climate-tech spin out from the University of Oxford based at Begbroke and discover how they are developing breakthrough technology to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuels.OXCCUArt + scienceBe inspired by the Begbroke landscape, with the unveiling of a new, site specific, artwork that explores the research and innovation that takes place in and around the site.The Rodina x STORE projectsWildlife trackingInvestigate the science of animal tracking and handle equipment used in the field, plus find out how the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit monitors the ways different animals interact with their environment, each other, and humans, and how climate change is affecting wildlife.WildCRU, Department of Zoology, University of OxfordPandemic detectivesUnravel the puzzle of a new disease outbreak in this interactive, immersive experience. You will become one of the 'Pandemic Detectives', working with other scientists to identify clues and analyse real data to solve the mysterious cause of a new outbreak before it turns into a new pandemic.Pandemic Sciences Institute, University of OxfordClimate resilienceHelp build local community climate resilience with Cherwell Collective and Waste Innovation Station Headquarters (WISH), based in Kidlington.Share knowledge or learn how to reduce waste and your environmental impact and promote innovation to live more sustainably.Cherwell Collective and WISHGet kinetic 
Take part in a drop-in workshop with STORE projects and Unit Lab to explore how you can design and make tools for creating your own renewable energy sources. Make your very own object that will transform kinetic energy into a power source.
STORE ProjectsThe Science Park is accessed from the A44 and free parking is available. Then please follow signs from the car park to the Begbroke Farmhouse.P﻿resented by Oxford University DevelopmentIF Oxford uses Pay What You Decide (PWYD) ticketing so you can choose to pay whatever you want, or can afford. You can make your donation during booking or after the event and the amount you pay is up to you. A suggested donation of £5 per person for each event enjoyed will help secure the future of the Festival. IF Oxford is run by The Oxfordshire Science Festival (charity #1151361) and your donation may be eligible for Gift Aid, where a charity can claim back an extra 25% of your donation at no cost to you. Gift Aid forms can be downloaded from <a href="https://if-oxford.com/donate/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.if-oxford.com/donate</a>The Festival reserves the right to modify event formats and manage the audience in accordance to the Festival’s Attendance Policy:<a href="https://if-oxford.com/about/policies/attendance-policy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> https://if-oxford.com/about/policies/attendance-policy/ </a>

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