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Explore Festival
We are hosting a bumper week of events in June with something for everyone, from school pupils to industry professionals and everyone in between.
Explore: Discovery day
Tuesday 3 June
Join us for Discovery Day, when we will open our doors to schools for an exciting and interactive experience. Students will rotate through four engaging sessions, including a liquid nitrogen show and measurement activities. This is a unique opportunity to spark curiosity and inspire future STEMists!
There will be a morning session and (repeated) afternoon session. Primary schools will be at our Bushy House site and secondary schools on our main site.
Morning slot: SOLD OUT
Afternoon slot: Limited places remaining
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Can’t make it to our Discovery day?
We have lots of amazing outreach activities for you to take part in at school and at home!
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Explore: Innovation day (invite only)
Wednesday 4 June
The NPL Innovation Day celebrates our 125-year legacy of driving scientific progress and innovation. Our Innovation Showcase will bring together thought leaders and innovators from industry, investors and government to showcase how innovation, driven through science and technology, can transform UK industry and society, support economic growth and deliver lasting impact.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- discover cutting-edge technologies and research from NPL and its partners
- engage in discussions about the future of science and innovation
- build new relationships and collaborations
- explore investment opportunities in high-impact innovation.
The day will feature panel discussions, pitches and live demonstrations, including the latest technological advancements from NPL and our partners.
Topics will delve into how cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs can translate into real-world industry solutions, driving economic growth and competitiveness, how to inspire the next generation and develop future talent, and insights on the future outlook from standards and regulations to emerging technologies, industry progress and everything in between. SMEs, that NPL has been working with across a variety of sectors, will showcase their brilliant work and what innovation in action looks like.
Explore: NPL Open Day
Friday 6 June
Our flagship event is back for 2025, bigger and better than ever! Join us as we open our doors to you, the public, for one special day. Come and look around our cutting-edge labs, check out some amazing talks in our auditorium, and experience the magic of science throughout the day. A perfect family day out, ideal for seasoned science enthusiasts and budding boffins alike.
Tickets £3, all proceeds donated to our partner charity, British Heart Foundation.
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