Liverpool to Host British Science Festival 2025, Celebrating Innovation and Community Engagement

Liverpool to Host British Science Festival 2025, Celebrating Innovation and Community Engagement

(IN BRIEF) The British Science Association (BSA) has announced that the British Science Festival will be held in Liverpool from September 10 to 15, 2025, in partnership with the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). The event will feature around 100 free activities, celebrating the intersection of science and society. This marks the festival’s return to Liverpool for the first time since 2008, with a focus on showcasing local research and innovation. The festival aims to engage the community, inspire the next generation, and promote social responsibility.

(PRESS RELEASE) LIVERPOOL, 9-Aug-2024— /EuropaWire/ — The British Science Association (BSA), in collaboration with the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), is excited to announce that the British Science Festival will take place in Liverpool from September 10 to 15, 2025. The festival will feature approximately 100 free events, exhibitions, performances, and installations across various venues in the city, celebrating science and its impact on society.

This marks the festival’s return to Liverpool for the first time since 2008, coinciding with its 194th anniversary. Hannah Russell, Chief Executive of the BSA, expressed enthusiasm about the vibrant setting of Liverpool and the partnership with the two prestigious universities, which will highlight their transformative research and innovation.

The University of Liverpool, a globally recognized institution established in 1881, boasts a rich history in scientific advancements, including pioneering X-ray photography for surgical purposes in 1896. Today, it continues to lead in areas such as materials discovery, medicine, and particle physics. Professor Anthony Hollander, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Impact, emphasized Liverpool’s role as a hub for research and education, and its mission to engage the community in scientific progress.

Liverpool John Moores University, known for its global presence and innovative research, has a storied history in navigation studies and climate change education. Its current projects include operating the largest robotic telescope and using AI for wildlife conservation. Professor Keith George, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, highlighted the festival as an opportunity to showcase the universities’ impactful work and promote social responsibility and innovation.

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, welcomed the festival, noting its potential to inspire the next generation and contribute to the region’s development as a research and development powerhouse.

The British Science Festival, one of Europe’s longest-established science festivals, travels to a different UK location each year, bringing science to the public through various engaging formats. For more information and updates on the 2025 festival, visit the British Science Festival website or follow their social media channels. Interested academics, local venues, and businesses can contact the festival team at festival@britishscienceassociation.org.

Media Contacts:

Joanne Carr
Deputy Director of Communications and Public Affairs
T: +44 (0)7825 434900
E: jocarr@liverpool.ac.uk

Catrin Owen
Media Relations Manager – Humanities and Social Sciences
T: +44 (0)7721 834238
E: catrin.owen@liverpool.ac.uk

Sarah Stamper
Media Relations Manager – Science and Engineering
T: +44 (0)7970 247396
E: sarah.stamper@liverpool.ac.uk

Jennifer Morgan
Media Relations Manager – Health and Life Sciences
T: +44 (0)7775 547589
E: J.L.Morgan@liverpool.ac.uk

Alison Cornmell
Media Relations Manager – Health and Life Sciences
T: +44 (0) 7771 700680
E: Alison.Cornmell@liverpool.ac.uk

SOURCE: University of Liverpool