Oxford Road will be turned into a giant laboratory on Halloween weekend as spectacular science takes over ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø will be running its Spectacular Science event on Saturday 31 October, offering a dazzling display of hands on science to delight children and adults alike. It’s all part of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Science Festival and the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø European City of Science celebrations.
At least 25 science buskers will be lining the Oxford Road dishing out dazzling displays of scientific wizardry.
At the same time, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s Science Spectacular takes place in Whitworth Hall and, with more than 40 interactive stalls, there's something for everyone at this family fun day. Help create a mini-tornado, crack secret DNA and computer codes, and snuggle up to some creepy crawlies. Play the imitation brain game, build a world of fungus, work with mini robots, and much, much more.
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Science Festival is produced by the Museum of Science and Industry and runs from 22 October to 1 November
Sheena Cruickshank, University of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Lead for Public Engagement with Research said: “This fantastic event showcases some of the best research at the University of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø and enables people to discover more about our science and gets hands on with fun activities.”
As part of Science Spectacular tickets can also be bought for The Flash Bang Show which kicks off at 16:00 in the Chemistry Building at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø.
This extravaganza of sound and vision will definitely catch attention and generate enthusiasm. Enjoy an introduction to the world of atoms, molecules, solids, liquids and gases, with exciting experiments featuring sudden colour changes, chemical clocks, fizzes, whizzes, fireworks, flashes, welding, melding, crashes and bangs.
It’s suitable for all ages (although very young children with sensitive ears might not like the louder explosions).
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø has a proud history of scientific discovery and by coming to the Science Spectacular you’ll be able to make some discoveries of your own!