Arts and science combine for festival spectacle

But that is what will happen when researchers from Plymouth University head for The Times Cheltenham Science Festival, which runs from June 12-17. Thousands of visitors will see the worlds of arts and science combine at two stands showcasing the innovative and world class research being pursued in both fields in Plymouth. Marine research will also be prominent with the screening of a documentary about plankton, directed by University researcher Richard Kirby and narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Professor Dafydd Moore, Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Plymouth University, said: “Our presence at the Cheltenham Science Festival shows the University can create successful partnerships out of what might seem to be very different disciplines across the arts and science. In this our 150th anniversary year, our world class research is constantly pushing new boundaries and enabling our staff and students to further their academic aspirations. Events like the Festival give the public and industry a small glimpse of the exciting things happening here in Plymouth and, I hope, encourage them to find out more about what we have to offer. The University has two connected stands at the festival, one showcasing the exciting KeJi project and another with and Area 42.