News from the 2009 Festival

Nature events get people fluttering to Festival

Flying creatures are the focus of two nature events at the Wrexham Science Festival which starts this week (Thursday 26 March). On Tuesday 31 March, Natural England and the Countryside Council for Wales will be offering a talk about the moths and butterflies that can be seen at the Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve. >> Read More

Entertainment that doesn’t cost a penny

The Wrexham Science Festival starts next week and is once again filled with talks on a variety of science topics. Visitors to the Festival will get the chance to learn how they can live in a more environmentally friendly way at the first event: a talk by TV celebrity Philippa Forrester. >> Read More

Famous Wrexham scientist celebrated at festival

Wrexham’s connection with the man credited with discovering oxygen is to be explored at the town’s university 235 years on from the landmark occasion. Joseph Priestley, who discovered the gas in 1774, is one of the most celebrated scientists of the 18th century. >> Read More

Science Festival hunts for creative writing with a science twist

New look for Wrexham Science Festival

Astronomy talks to feature at Science Festival

Polar bears to visit Wrexham Science Festival

Philippa Forrester to launch Wrexham Science Festival