Welcome to the BA Festival of Science

One of Europe's largest science festivals will visit Liverpool, European Capital of Culture '08, from 6 - 11 September.

Our week long, jam- packed programme offers the biggest celebration of science, engineering and technology in Europe. With loads of events for everyone, join us in and around Liverpool for talks, plays, debates, hands- on activities and more. Find out about the science of superheroes, which Beatles memory is most magical and what happens when science and culture collide.

We hope to see you there...

Explore our website to find out What's on at the 2008 Festival of Science in Liverpool.

Search the programme

The online programme is now available. Search through all the events and book into the ones that tickle your fancy...

What about 2009?

Find out how to get involved in 2009 when the Festival will visit Surrey.

The BA Festival of Science is organised by the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Find out more about our award schemes for schools, events around the country and the many ways we connect science with society.

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Festival Team.

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Event highlights

The GR8 GM DB8

Once again, GM food is in the news. Come and have your say as we discuss the pros and cons...

Engineering sporting success: Fair or foul?

As the 2008 Olympics in China are approaching, find out if technology is starting to outweigh natural talent and if athletes have benefited from these advancements in technology.

Mind Magic

Discover the science of sorcery and find out the tricks of the trade magicians use to make us believe in magic...

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Work at the Festival

Work at this year's Festival and be part of all the action and fun...