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SUMMARY:Foyle Science Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Foyle Arena\, Derry for an exhilarating day of discovery at the NI Science Festival 2025! \nWitness the incredible “Big Maths Gameshow” with Kyle D. Evans\, where humour meets the wonders of mathematics in an interactive spectacle for families. \nDive into the extremes of our planet with Mark Langtry in the enthralling “Limitless” science show. \nWander 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. \nExperience cutting-edge virtual reality\, dive into water cycle experiments\, and explore hidden sounds with sonic workshops. \nIt’s a perfect day for curious minds of all ages\, packed with educational fun and inspirational activities! \nFREE ENTRY
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/foyle-science-showcase/
LOCATION:Foyle Arena\, 2\, Limavady Rd\,\, Derry Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT47 6JY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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SUMMARY:Robo Bingo (Belfast)
DESCRIPTION:Interactive Alt-Bingo For Introverts\nBingo 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. \nIf you don’t like bingo – come to this. \n*Legally not real gambling\, nothing of value to win. You are paying to see the comedy show.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/robo-bingo-belfast/
LOCATION:The Black Box\, 18-22 Hill Street\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 2LA\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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SUMMARY:FameLab training
DESCRIPTION:FameLab is a prestigious competition to find the new voices of science\, technology\, engineering and maths.\nCould it be you?\nTo find out more a training/information session is to be held on Friday 30 January for all applicants in preparation to take part in the Regional Final to be held on 17 February 2026 as part of the NI Science Festival. \nWinners of the NI Regional Final will go on to compete at the UK final at the Cheltenham Science Festival in June 2026. \nPrevious winners include: Emer Maguire who won the regional final and then the UK final in 2015.\nDr Aaron Monson was NI’s winner in 2024 \, and Dr Erin McAvoy won in 2025.\nFind out more about FameLab International  \nRegister now to attend the free training session
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/famelab-training/
LOCATION:Queen’s University Belfast – The Great Hall\, University Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="NI Science Festival":MAILTO:info@matrix-ni.org
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SUMMARY:'Hack to the Future' 2050 - Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:As part of the NI Science Festival\, we warmly invite you to join the hackathon by Matrix NI at Ulster University\, Belfast\, on Saturday 21st February. \nBe part of a vibrant community of innovators\, technologists\, and creative thinkers as we explore and design the future of Northern Ireland using\nMatrix NI foresight reports as a guide.\nBuilding and proposing innovative solutions to improve life for people in Northern Ireland in 2050. \nHow to take part?\nYou can participate as an individual or team\, as a coder\, designer\, policymaker – you decide!\nWith 3 easy steps.\n1. Select one of the ‘5 Future World ‘themes below\n2. Agree an associated challenge to solve; and\n3. Devise and present a creative solution. \nFuture World Themes:\n1. Clean and Green\n2. Health\, Wellbeing and vitality\n3. Joined up and connected\n4. Safe\, protected and secure\n5. Inclusive and shared value \nPlease read ‘Future world’ narratives for some guidance and inspiration. \nJudging criteria?\n\nThe degree of impact of the proposed solution in a selected world;\nThe degree of innovation and creativity; and\nThe potential for delivery (either commercial or not for profit).\nPresentation impact\n\nThere will be a presentation/pitch to the judging panel for an overall winner and participants will also have the opportunity to vote for their chosen winner. \nRegistration free: Join us at the NI Science Festival\n\n(Strictly 18+)\n  \n\nHTTF Hackathon Flyer\nHackathon agenda\nCode of Conduct
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hack-to-the-future-2050-hackathon/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, York Street\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT15 1ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Circular Green,Creative technology,Energy,Engineering,Health,Innovation,Telecommunications
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