UofE Public Engagement with Research

04/11/2025

The 2025 Being Human Festival starts this week! Addressing the theme 'Between the Lines', the University of Exeter invites members of the public to explore humanities research taking place across the University.

The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum will be running a creative workshop on filmmaking for 9-12 year olds, while the Special Collections team are hosting a conversation event with author Elisabeth Gifford to discover how Daphne Du Maurier's archives informed her recent novel. And as part of the 'War Poetry as Existential Defence' series, Ukrainian servicewoman and prize-winning poet, Yaryna Chornohuz will be working with Professor Hugh Roberts and Exeter Unesco City of Literature to highlight the power of poetry on the frontlines.

The Being Human Festival is the UK's national festival of the humanities, bringing leading research to new audiences. You can view the full programme, and book tickets here: https://www.beinghumanfestival.org/festival-events

28/10/2025

We're excited to support this innovative new exhibition at Exeter Custom House - ECQT next month!

Taking a step back to explore the rich history of the Exe estuary, 'Waterscapes and floodscapes: Past, present, future' is a collaboration between Topsham Museum and Topsham Creative Flood Mapping Group.

Visit Exeter Custom House from the 8th November until the 7th December to see it for yourself!

20/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Futures 2025 - A Festival of Discovery Pop-Up Curiosity Shop at Exeter Phoenix!

We had a fantastic day of celebrations, with activities ranging from our children's craft zone, to our treasure trail, and more than 20 stalls and displays to explore.

You can find out more about the event on our latest blog: https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/per/2025/10/20/building-a-hub-of-curiosity-the-2025-futures-pop-up-shop/

📸Image credit - Ben Knight

15/10/2025

Tonight we'll be marking an end to Futures 2025 - A Festival of Discovery with Agile Rabbit in this fascinating conversation exploring the first five decades of hip hop!

Our director John Puckey and Dreolin Fleischer, the University of Exeter's Engaged Research Manager, are travelling to for in two-weeks time.

Together, we are hosting a panel conversation on the history, culture, and delight that is . We've invited four speakers to passionately discuss. BB's James Coomarasamy will chair. Tickets are FREE!! Book at agile-rabbit.com.

13/10/2025

While Futures 2025 - A Festival of Discovery may be coming to an end for the year, there are still plenty of engagement opportunities for you to sink your teeth into!

Sidmouth Science Festival is running at venues across Sidmouth until the 19th October, inviting visitors of all ages to explore science in fun and creative ways. The ten-day extravaganza features book launches, expert talks, and Science in the Pub, delivered by King's College London and University of Exeter academics!

Find out more on their website: https://www.sidmouthsciencefestival.org/

Join us at this year's Sidmouth Science Festival now underway until Sunday 19 October- ten days of discovery, exploration and fun! We have an exciting line-up of hands-on activities, talks, displays and events for all ages. 🎉🦖💥💡🚀🌳
Our mission is to inform, inspire, and spark curiosity—bringing science to life and showing how it touches every part of our daily lives. Whether you’re a seasoned science fan or want to find out more about the world around you, there’s something here for you.
Further details on our website www.sidmouthsciencefestival.org

09/10/2025

Only a few more days until Futures 2025 - A Festival of Discovery! We're looking forward to bringing you a weekend filled with hands-on research - whether that's extracting DNA from strawberries, investigating Exeter's air pollution, or enjoying our "Stories and Songs" performance.

Check out the details of this year's programme below, and stop by for our Pop-Up Curiosity Shop at Exeter Phoenix this Sunday!

06/10/2025

Less than a week to go until Exeter celebrates Futures 2025 - A Festival of Discovery, and there's lots to explore!

🐦Learn about Exeter's air quality while delving into the work of local artist, Steven McCracken! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-tour-sensing-exeters-air-quality-a-birds-view-tickets-1706455918589

🌍Join us for an free screening of a bold new film, investigating how we can address the climate crisis: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/system-update-reboot-our-future-free-screening-tickets-1714269007749

📝Develop your creative side in a thought provoking workshop on wartime poetry: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-writing-workshop-talismans-kit-lists-and-recipes-for-survival-tickets-1714490018799

And there will be plenty more at Sunday's Pop Up Curiosity Shop, with more than 20 interactive stalls to choose from!

29/09/2025

The countdown is on for Futures 2025 - A Festival of Discovery, and we are excited to share our jam-packed schedule of workshops taking place over the weekend at Exeter Phoenix!

📝Looking for something thought-provoking and creative? Our creative writing workshop 'Talismans, Kit Lists, and Recipes for Survival' is a powerful exploration of wartime poetry.

🌱For the green-fingered, Exeter Seed Bank will be running one of their seed-packing workshops, where attendees can mix their own packs, and learn about community growing projects.

🎨Visual Revelations: Drawing Comics for Fun and Wellbeing provides a hands-on way for participants to learn about comic making, and the wellbeing benefits of creativity.

🎼Perhaps you're more interested in something musical - Stories and Songs: Wills as Windows onto Past Lives combines history and music in this powerful performance inspired by historical wills.

You can find out more about all of the events taking place over the weekend on our website: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/publicengagement/eventsandfestivals/futures/

17/09/2025

Our preparations are underway for Futures 2025 - A Festival of Discovery, and we are excited to launch this year's walking tours!

Get your free tickets now to explore the natural landscape at the heart of the city, supported by academics from across the University of Exeter.

FUTURES brings research to life with FREE in-person and online events across the South West in autumn 2025.