The Festival of Ideas is a programme of free, inclusive and accessible public events on a wide range of themes in and around Chester, co-created by the University of Chester and external stakeholders and city partners.
These events may include; speakers, discussion panels, theatre, pop-up exhibitions, interactive events, music, readings, guided walks and many more!
The Festival is founded on the University of Chester’s mission to create community and serve society through the transformative power of education, research and our Citizen Student Strategy.
It is based on our foundational values to recognise the pursuit of truth and freedom of enquiry, to find joy in discovery, to take pleasure in invention, and to celebrate human creativity. We seek to set out a programme of diverse, inclusive and accessible public events, to make an impact on the lives of communities, partners, students and staff that we work with.
Themes include Sustainable Communities, Arts, Culture and Creativity, Health and Wellbeing, Investigating History, Scientific Futures, Showcasing Business and Entrepreneurship and more.
Visit their website to find out more and submit your ideas: https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/
Season (4 July 2024 - 7 July 2024) |
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