17th March 2025
Over the course of two exhilarating days, Hull has been buzzing with the creative and scientific curiosity of 800 primary school children and young people who participated in the city's new look Science and Arts Festival.
The event, designed to ignite passion in both science and the arts, saw young minds dive into a variety of interactive workshops, captivating science shows and imaginative dance performances. This festival provided an incredible opportunity for children from Hull's primary schools to explore, learn, and express their creativity in a nurturing and inspiring environment.
Key highlights of the festival included:
- Creative interactive workshops: From hands-on experiments to fascinating demonstrations, children engaged with the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths.
- Unforgettable performances: Renowned science communicators including CBeebie's Maddie Moate, and Braintastic! Science shared their inspirational enthusiasm through unforgettable shows at Hull City Hall, inspiring the next generation of innovators and creators.
- Collaborative projects: Children collaborated on a creative group dance project with Autin Dance that combined science and art, fostering teamwork and innovative thinking.
Organised by University of Hull, Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure in collaboration with Hull's primary schools, the festival aimed to bridge the gap between science and art, demonstrating how these fields can complement each other and help raise aspirations for Hull’s children.
Kath Wynne-Hague, Head of Culture, Place and City Centre, said: "This festival has shown that when given the opportunity, children can achieve remarkable things and find joy in both science and the arts. We hope to make this an annual event, continuing to inspire and nurture the talents of Hull’s next generation.
“As the festival concluded, the impact on the children was palpable. Their smiles, laughter, and newfound knowledge are a testament to the success of the event and its importance in fostering a love for learning.”
"We were thrilled to see such enthusiasm and creativity from our young participants," said Dr Mark Lorch from the University of Hull.
These two days of learning were part of the wider Colliderfest programme.
