Futures2021 festival of discovery returns to Plymouth

Families will be able to discover more about the oceans, military history and how the pandemic has inspired new poetry as part of a free festival taking place this month.

Futures2021 returns to the South West on September 24 and 25 with a range of in-person and online events featuring world-leading academics from the University of Plymouth.

It will include talks and discussions at city venues, workshops and events for people of all ages and a quiz for families to pit their wits against researchers from across the region.

Futures2021 is a collaboration between Universities of Plymouth, Bath, Bristol, Exeter, and Bath Spa University held as part of European Researchers Night.

This Europe-wide event, funded by the European Commission, aims to bring research to life and to promote careers in research to young people and their families.

Grace Williams, Public Engagement Manager at the University of Plymouth, said:

“Futures2021 offers an exciting way to engage with communities across Plymouth. It is an opportunity for families to listen to – and ask questions of – some of our world-leading experts in fields including marine science and virtual reality, history and health. We hope it will not only encourage people to think about how they are living their lives today, but also inspire future generations to understand what it means to be a researcher and see that they can follow in our researchers’ footsteps.”