Young Minds Science Workshop
Join in with fun and inspirational STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) experiments for toddlers and early years children.
- 22 October 2024, 10:30 - 11:30
- Price: £0 - £22
Chelmsford Science Festival
22 - 29 October 2024, 09:00Bookings are now open for a host of free, fun and educational events at the 2024 Chelmsford Science Festival, organised by ARU in partnership with Chelmsford City Council and Chelmsford For You.
This year’s festival is again sponsored by Teledyne and takes place between Tuesday 22 October and Tuesday 29 October.
The festival will take on the theme of Our World – Planetary Health, and feature a range of events, activities, and engaging talks from experts.
Don't miss...!
- Fun and interactive activities at our popular Family Science Days.
- Find out more about Chelmsford Science Festival events aimed at school and college groups.
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Retrofit and a Sustainable Built Environment
Retrofitting can be used to bring older buildings up to modern standards – or can it? Find out more at our presentation and roundtable discussion.
- 23 October 2024, 11:00 - 14:00
- Price: Free
Let's Shape Research Together
Find out how academics at ARU collaborate with members of the public at the early stages of research design - and learn more about getting involved yourself.
- 23 October 2024, 12:00 - 14:00
- Price: Free
Discovering the Architectural Wonders of Chelmsford Cathedral
Discover the secrets of Chelmsford Cathedral with lecturers from ARU's School of Architecture, and try your hand at drawing its architectural details.
- 23 October 2024, 14:00 - 16:00
- Price: Free
The Industrialised Construction Stakeholder Roundtable
Explore opportunities to use industrialised construction to deliver affordable housing, sustainable schools and health infrastructure at our roundtable event.
- 23 October 2024, 17:30 - 20:00
- Price: Free
Fintech and Cryptocurrencies in the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab
Join ARU's Dr Sibel Beadle as we demonstrate recent trends and events in the world of cryptocurrency and fintech. We'll also discuss career opportunities in this area.
- 23 October 2024, 18:00 - 19:00
- Price: Free
Art of the Skull
Develop your art skills and anatomy knowledge in our free creative workshop. Learn more about the human skull while also learning to draw an accurate depiction.
- 23 October 2024, 18:30 - 20:30
- Price: Free
Challenges and Opportunities of Heat Pumps in the UK
Can heat pumps help us move away from air conditioning, and support the growth of a green economy? Join our expert speaker Craig Dolan to find out more.
- 23 October 2024, 19:30 - 21:00
- Price: Free
Navigating the Tech Revolution: Understanding AI’s Impact on our Future
AI is bringing profound changes to everyday life. As changes happen rapidly, how can we ensure an ethical, sustainable technological future?
- 24 October 2024, 18:30 - 20:00
- Price:
Nurtured by Nature: Why Being in Nature is Good for Us
Discover how nature boosts our physical health and psychological well-being - and how can all make the most of our natural environments.
- 24 October 2024, 19:00 - 20:30
- Price: Free
A Practical Guide to Gardening on Mars
Could there be a self-sustaining colony on Mars? Can (and should) we grow plants to survive on another planet? Hear more in our free talk.
- 24 October 2024, 19:30 - 21:00
- Price: Free
DJ Mixing Workshop
Learn more about DJing equipment - from the vinyl turntable to high-end mixing technology - and have a go on the latest kit at our free workshop.
- 24 October 2024, 19:30 - 21:30
- Price: Free