FUTURES

A festival of discovery exploring the past, creating the present and imagining the future
On the left, a man is having his right eyeball imaged by a high quality camera, the image is displayed on a Apple branded screen on the left. Out of focus in the background are other people looking at different displays
Our festival of discovery returns for Autumn 2024! 
Exploring the past, creating the present and imagining the future. 
Funded by UK Research and Innovation, FUTURES brings research to life by giving you the opportunity to get creative, ask questions and try new things. 
The events showcase research innovation from the Universities of Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and Plymouth through an exciting array of free in-person events suitable for all ages, making learning a fun and interactive experience for the whole family. 
This year's exciting line-up in Plymouth will feature free in-person events suitable for all ages, providing a fun and interactive learning experience for the whole family. 
Our 2023 events included virtual reality ocean tours, interactive robotic pets, and discussions on climate change's impact on plant growth, among other fascinating topics. We also explored the future of inclusive neighbourhoods, unveiled Plymouth's urban heritage, and discovered its 380-million-year evolution through our engaging GEO Trails.
Don't miss your chance to meet our world-class researchers and discover their groundbreaking work. Keep checking this page for the latest updates on FUTURES 2024 events happening in Plymouth. 
Join us for a journey of discovery and innovation! For details on events in other locations, please visit the main FUTURES website. 

Highly informative. Helps me stay connected to the advancements of the technology necessary for developing interactive architecture. Please organise more similar events, make research visible!

It was a great event with lots to do for all ages. Ideal for my little boy who wants to be a scientist.

Past FUTURES events

Find out more about FUTURES events from previous years

Public Engagement at Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is committed to engaging the public with its research. Our researchers work with a diverse range of communities and publics from in and around the city of Plymouth to communities right across the globe.
The public engagement team work across the University to provide advice and support, training and funding for engaged activities.
FUTURES 2022 event, talking to children