Free and open to all, the Imperial Festival takes place on May 11 and 12 2012 at the College's South Kensington Campus, in London's museum quarter, a short walk from both South Kensington underground station and Hyde Park. The Festival gives visitors of all ages the chance to chat directly with Imperial researchers and:
- Debate issues of the day with soapbox scientists
- Make your own 'planisphere' for some private star gazing
- Discover how we saved the Leaning Tower of Pisa from leaning too far
- Explore new Paralympic technologies
- Find out what a 'gramophone DJ' is and tap your toe to his tunes
Natasha Martineau, Head of Research Communications at Imperial College London, said: "This is the first time we've thrown open our doors on such a scale, to reveal the wonderful and surprising world of Imperial College London. The Friday evening will be a great night out in central London, and the Saturday promises to be a terrific day of family entertainment and a chance to see what scientific discoveries and innovations are coming next from Imperial."
Members of the public are invited to drop in at any time during the Festival.
Venue: Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ. Dates and opening hours: Friday 11 May (18.00 - 22.00) and Saturday 12 May (12.00 - 18.00).
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