Maths Mile - Belfast
2025-02-12 10:00 - 2025-02-23 17:00 (Europe/London) | Belfast
Maths is everywhere! Join us for a maths filled mile around Belfast City Centre stopping at the perfect spots to do some problem solving with your family. Explore the city centre through your mathematical minds any time during the festival.
We’ve worked with clever mathematicians to make sure that these problems are perfect for primary school children. Take a picture of your completed map and email it to belfastmathsmile@gmail.com to be in for a chance to win a prize!

The Ethics of AI - Navigating the Future
2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH, United Kingdom
Join Dr. Charlotte Blease, health informaticist, Holly Toner (Data & AI Ethics Tech Lead, Kainos) for an engaging discussion on the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence. Explore how AI impacts society and decision-making.
Chaired by Rebecca Walsh, Matrix Panel member and Director & Head of Service Design at Big Motive.

Stuff! How is it Made? with Maddie Moate
2025-02-13 11:00 - 14:00 | The Mac, 10 Exchange Street, West, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2NJ, United Kingdom
Straight off the pages of her book and onto the live stage, Maddie Moate brings you incredible facts and fascinating stories about the remarkable ways people around the world make and re-use STUFF!
Do you ever wonder where your stuff comes from, and what happens to it when you’re finished with it? Did you know that you can make paper out of elephant poo? And plastic packaging out of seaweed?!
With readings from her book, demos, and lots of audience interaction, Maddie will inspire young minds to think about the ingenious ways we can make, use, and reuse the stuff around us.
About
Maddie Moate is a BAFTA winning presenter and YouTuber, passionate about curiosity and inspiring children with the wonders of the world. She is the host of the BAFTA nominated TV series “Maddie’s Do You Know?”, Sony Music’s podcast “Maddie’s Sound Explorers” and presented BBC Earth’s “Earth Unplugged”. Maddie’s YouTube channel is full of fun, family-focused science videos that have taken her on curious adventures around the world. Her channel is also home to the wildly popular series “Let’s Go Live with Maddie and Greg”, a live family science show which helped countless families with homeschooling over lockdown.

Artificial Imagination with Jocelyn Burnham
2025-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine St, Derry, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6HJ, United Kingdom
Join AI expert Jocelyn Burnham for an energetic tour of ‘creative’ AI. Discover how AI merges with human creativity to revolutionise art, music, and learning.
Drawing from work with Tate, RADA, and Shakespeare’s Globe, Jocelyn showcases AI innovations and offers insights on starting your own AI experiments.

How To Survive in Space with Dr Dan & Dr Raph (Derry~Londonderry)
2025-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine St, Derry, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6HJ, United Kingdom
CBBC’s Operation Ouch! presenters Dr Dan and Dr Raph bring the exhilarating experience of space adventure, space science and space medicine to Earth.
Get the whole family ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the cosmos as Dr Dan and Dr Raph take you on a galactic journey like no other! How to survive in Space will transport you to the furthest reaches of the universe, where you’ll learn about the latest breakthroughs in science and medicine.
With on stage cutting edge technology such as Live ULTRASONOGRAPHY with and gravity manipulating stunts, this show is not to be missed especially for kids who love science, space and learning!
The O Twins will also perform in The MAC, Belfast on Sunday 16 February.

How To Survive in Space with Dr Dan & Dr Raph (Belfast)
2025-02-16 11:00 - 14:00 | The Mac, 10 Exchange Street, West, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2NJ, United Kingdom
CBBC’s Operation Ouch! presenters Dr Dan and Dr Raph bring the exhilarating experience of space adventure, space science and space medicine to Earth.
Get the whole family ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the cosmos as Dr Dan and Dr Raph take you on a galactic journey like no other! How to survive in Space will transport you to the furthest reaches of the universe, where you’ll learn about the latest breakthroughs in science and medicine.
With on stage cutting edge technology such as Live ULTRASONOGRAPHY with and gravity manipulating stunts, this show is not to be missed especially for kids who love science, space and learning!
The O Twins will also perform in the Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry on Saturday 15 February.

NI Engineering Goes into Space
2025-02-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Armagh Observatory & Planetarium
Join the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, The Armagh Observatory & Planetarium and Robert Hill, Director of the NI Space Office, in an exploration of some of the technology companies in Northern Ireland that are engineering components for space vehicles and systems; thereby supporting our quest for knowledge and understanding of our home planet and the Universe.
Andor Technology and Space will showcase cutting edge cameras that are used in a wide range of astronomy applications from flying telescopes to solar astronomy; Springco will showcase the space exploration and research vehicles on which its products perform essential functions; Spirit Aerospace will showcase its Belfast and US Space programmes, and its high temperature protection systems and Queen’s University Propulsion Lab will showcase its involvement in rocketry.

FameLab - Northern Ireland Final
2025-02-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Black Box, 18-22 Hill Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2LA, United Kingdom
Experience the thrilling showcase of scientific talent and communication at FameLab Northern Ireland’s live final, featuring finalists competing with charm, scientific expertise, and innovation in a three-minute window.

The night will be hosted by comedian and former FameLab Champion, Emer Maguire!
Our judging panel will be Professor Victoria Simms (Ulster University), Jonathan Stewart (British Council) Patricia O’Hagan (Deputy Chair of the MATRIX panel), Dr Aaron Monson (Previous FameLab NI winner) and Festival Director Sarah Jones!

Robo Bingo (Derry~Londonderry)
2025-02-21 20:00 - 22:30 | Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine St, Derry, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6HJ, United Kingdom
Interactive Alt-Bingo For Introverts
Bingo meets tech. Join IT consultants, Lloyd and Pete in their interactive show for introverts. Expect robots, comedy and light-hearted gambling*. Put that dabber away! You play along on your (charged) phone, but in a fun way! At first you’ll be searching for numbers in a grid but 40 minutes later you’ll be helping our bingo robot capture amphibians.
If you don’t like bingo – come to this.
*Legally not real gambling, nothing of value to win. You are paying to see the comedy show.

Foyle Science Showcase
2025-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Foyle Arena, 2, Limavady Rd,, Derry Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 6JY, United Kingdom
Join us at the Foyle Arena, Derry for an exhilarating day of discovery at the NI Science Festival 2025!
Witness the incredible “Big Maths Gameshow” with Kyle D. Evans, where humour meets the wonders of mathematics in an interactive spectacle for families.
Dive into the extremes of our planet with Mark Langtry in the enthralling “Limitless” science show.
Wander through interactive exhibits from the Nerve Centre, CCA, Food Standards Agency, W5’s Star Dome, Ulster University, Kainos, Loughs Agency, NI Water and more, including hands-on activities like invertebrate identification and digital game design.
Experience cutting-edge virtual reality, dive into water cycle experiments, and explore hidden sounds with sonic workshops.
It’s a perfect day for curious minds of all ages, packed with educational fun and inspirational activities!
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Robo Bingo (Belfast)
2025-02-22 20:00 - 22:30 | The Black Box, 18-22 Hill Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2LA, United Kingdom
