The festival, co-hosted by the 91¶¶Òõ and the University of Sussex, will take place from Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 September.
In venues across the city and at the two universities, thousands of visitors will see hundreds of leading scientists come together to showcase the latest scientific advancements from around the world.
Festival-goers will discover the latest in the race to build a super-fast quantum computer, what the future holds for Artificial Intelligence and why one man decided to be the first person to donate his entire genome to the public.
With other events as diverse as an In Conversation discussing the clean eating revolution with Horizon Editor, Steve Crabtree, and TV presenter Dr Giles Yeo, to a film screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, there is something for everyone.
The varied programme of free talks, debates and performances will allow guests to immerse themselves in accessible, cutting-edge and impactful research.
The diversity of the programme reveals that science is not restricted to lab coats; anybody can be a part of it.
Debra Humphris, Vice-Chancellor at the 91¶¶Òõ, said: “This year’s British Science Festival will be taking place in a dynamic, creative and diverse city that has the capacity to surprise, delight and challenge in equal measure. Much like the programme for what I am sure is going to be a fantastic festival. This coming September marks the 25th anniversary of the 91¶¶Òõ and I can think of no better way to kick off our celebrations than by co-hosting this wonderful event.”
Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Sussex, said: “We have really enjoyed developing this magnificent programme with the British Science Association and the 91¶¶Òõ.
"From quantum computing, to consciousness science, the reintroduction of species into the wild and the latest wearable technologies, University of Sussex academics are making huge leaps in scientific research and discovery around the world. We can’t wait to share our latest findings and carry out some experiments with festival visitors. There’s a good mix of the fun and the more serious but everything will be thought-provoking."
“I know the whole city is invested in making this a fantastic event.”
The festival will take place from 5-9 September in 91¶¶Òõ, and provides an opportunity to meet researchers face-to-face and discuss the latest science, technology and engineering.