What's On | Events and Activities 2025
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"Toastrack" vintage bus: 100 years of engineering in 1 minute!
Embark on a journey through our 96-year-old charabanc's history, starting as a tourist bus in Llandudno in Wales, and forming part of the University of Southampton's incredible cul ...Read More
Online
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Biological Sciences Outreach Festival 2025 at Winchester Science Centre
Explore the Fascinating World of Biology at the School of Biological Sciences Outreach Festival 2025 at the Winchester Science Centre! Schools will join us for a day of discover ...Read More
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Creation (2009) with Dr Neil Gostling | Film screening + Q&A
Join the amazing Dr Neil Gostling, Associate Professor in Evolution and Palaeobiology at the University of Southampton, for a theatrical night about Charles Darwin and the imapct h ...Read More
Avenue Campus
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Dance performance alongside Emma Critchley's exhibition at John Hansard Gallery
John Hansard Gallery is excited to announce Soundings, a captivating new exhibition by renowned artist Emma Critchley. This thought-provoking showcase combines filmmaking, chore ...Read More
John Hansard Gallery
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Exploring Earth: Learn to Map Floods and Glaciers Using Satellites
What's on offer? The More than Maps project aims to inspire secondary school children of the power and importance of our changing environment. We welcome you to join us in the sta ...Read More
Highfield Campus
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John Hansard Gallery presents: In conversation with Emma Critchley
Join us to celebrate International Women's Day with an inspiring talk by artist Emma Critchley alongside her current exhibition Soundings at John Hansard Gallery. This thought-p ...Read More
John Hansard Gallery
Myths and legends of the deep ocean with Dr Simon Boxall | Talk + Q&A
This illustrated talk explores the science of many mysteries emanating from our oceans, from Noahs Ark to the Bermuda Triangle, from disappearing aircraft to giant squid. It illust ...Read More
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Poetic Science 4 | Showcase
In partnership with John Hansard Gallery, the Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities and the Public Engagement with Research unit, a fourth cohort of researchers working acr ...Read More
John Hansard Gallery
Southampton Science Comedy | Show
March is a time for sudden rain showers, blossoming trees and flowering plants according to the British Council website, so join us for our monthly dose of science-themed stand-up ...Read More
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The Composting Heap Sharing Bucket: A Chicken Reading Group
Come and join us at the Composting Heap - an expanded interdisciplinary reading group curated by artist-researchers Dr Paul Hurley and Dr Kathryn Ashill. This edition - the Sharing ...Read More
John Hansard Gallery
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Thinking with Drawing: Exploring Maternal Identity | Workshop
Do you see yourself as a mother? If so, what does that mean to you? How is your identity as a mother connected to your body? Philosopher Fiona Woollard strives to find inclusiv ...Read More
John Hansard Gallery
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University of Southampton's Sustainability Strategic Plan | Talk + Q&A
Sustainability is a core priority for the University of Southampton, not only within its own operations but also in its role as a leader in driving progress towards environmental h ...Read More
Highfield Campus