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 hear about different paths into careers in science.

Presented by Oxford University Development.

Timings for the event will run as follows (please check back for more details closer to the event):

5-5.30pm Lab Tours, Activities

5.30- 6.10pm Talks and Activities

6.10-7.15pm Lab tours, Activities

7.15-8pm Talks and Activities

Lab tours will have limited spaces, you can sign up on arrival.

Exploring Nanoscience

Take part in activities that explore the properties of materials at the nanoscale, with Dr Christiane Norenberg.

Spin-Out Companies

Join talks and activities from scientists highlighting their own career paths working, at start-up and spin-out companies, including Dr Bryan Ng, Founder and CEO of Repolywise, transforming unrecyclable waste plastic into new plastic. See a model waste reactor and find out how the process works.

Lab Tours

Find out about work in the Materials Characterisation Lab with tours from Dr Colin Johnston, and hear about research within the Physical Acoustic Laboratory with Dr Davide Preso, including a talk and option to visit the lab on a tour.

Spotlight on Engineering Talks

Department of Engineering Science researchers are developing new ways to tackle diseases and health conditions, store energy, and explore new horizons. Speakers include Jingyi Yang on how we can use origami to redefine space exploration and Dr Veerle Brans on how engineering can help treat back pain.

Sustainable Fashion and Circular Economy Materials

See examples of sustainable fashion from Cherwell Collective, based in Kidlington, and look at some of this year’s Sustainable Fashion Week collection shown at Blenheim Palace this September.

The Science Park is accessed from the A44 and free parking is available. Then please follow signs from the car park to the Begbroke Farmhouse.

IF 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 www.if-oxford.com/donate

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