Oxford North to host free science festival for second year
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 20:31 · Archive
Oxford North will host Zone ONE, part of the IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival, for a second year on Thursday, October 29, from 2pm to 7.30pm. The free event promises immersive science, technology and creative experiences for all ages.
The interactive zone will include activities such as What on Earth?, where visitors can handle real pieces of asteroids, comets and the Moon. Other highlights include planet spotting, cosmic puzzles, poetry, drone football and robotic engineering.
A special performance of Orbit by Creation Theatre will guide visitors through Olafur Eliasson's planetary sculptures in Fallaize Park. The illuminated glass polyhedrons represent a walkable map of the solar system, brought to life through digital storytelling.
Simon Ruck, managing director of Oxford North, said the festival reflects the site's purpose of allowing people to come together, connect and share experiences.
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- Oxford North to host free science festival packed with activitiesOxford North will host Zone ONE, part of the IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival, for a second year on Thursday, October 29.Oxford Mail · 25 Oct, 20:00
- Oxford North to host free science festival packed with activitiesOxford North will host Zone ONE, part of the IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival, for a second year on Thursday, October 29.Oxfordshire Guardian · 25 Oct, 20:00
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