Some events are ticketed, some are drop-in, but all are completely FREE.
The programme includes a range of in-person events exploring the worlds of science, culture and research. Meet real researchers, get hands-on with their work, and discover the extraordinary things happening right on your doorstep.
No science background needed. Just bring your curiosity.
What would your ideal home look like, and how could it be built more affordably and sustainably?
Dr Alejandro Veliz Reyes and his team are using digital design and modern construction methods to find out, working directly with communities to shape the homes and neighbourhoods of the future. Find us in Plymouth city centre and see their interactive installation for yourself.
Step inside a 15-metre immersive dome and find yourself at the bottom of the Antarctic Ocean. Prof. Jenny Gales brings her EU-funded deep sea research to life in Devonport with two free screenings on Friday 25 September - a 5pm family showing with an illustrated talk and 360 degree dome film from The Shark Trust, and a 7pm evening showing followed by Our Story with Sir David Attenborough.
Free, but booking essential.
What will the cities of tomorrow look like? And who gets to shape them?
Join researchers and leading national organisations at Plymouth's flagship cultural venue for an evening of conversation, debate and ideas about the future of our cities and communities. This is your chance to hear from the people working on these questions, and to have your say!
The Research Fair is Voyage of Discovery's flagship event, a day of free, hands-on science, technology, art and research at the University of Plymouth campus.
Meet the researchers, explore the ideas and discover the extraordinary work happening right here in your city.
Free but booking essential!
What does the future of farming look like? And what does the ground beneath our feet have to do with it? These are questions that researchers at the University of Plymouth are working on every day.
Meet the team, see the technology in action and find out what it all means for the future of food and farming in your community.
