Sunday, August 24, 2025

Pint of Science comes back to Lincoln

16 University of Lincoln researchers will share their scientific discoveries during the world’s largest festival of public science, set to return to the city on Monday 19 May for a three-day celebration.

The festival aims to provide a space for researchers and members of the public to come together, be curious, and chat about research in a relaxed environment. Since its inception in 2013, the annual festival has grown to involve more than 25 countries and hundreds of cities around the world. In the UK, there are over 400 events held across 45 cities.

The researchers will bring science out of the lab and into the pub, delivering talks over three nights in Lincoln venues including The Cardinal’s Hat, The Pessimist and DoughLoco, covering a plethora of topics – ranging from rewilding to nanotechnology, and social connection in sport.

Talks will include “Children’s quest for justice: A peek into their moral world” – exploring how children navigate moral dilemmas and decide right from wrong, “Mum, Dad, donor: Mitochondrial disease and designer babies” – covering the groundbreaking technique of IVF using DNA from three parents, and “Exploring strange new worlds: How might Star Trek act as a blueprint for the colonisation of space?” – discovering whether or not the well-loved sci-fi series could provide us with a blueprint for interplanetary travel and the possibilities of living on another world.

Kay Ritchie, associate professor in cognitive psychology at the University and Pint of Science lead for the University of Lincoln, said: “We’re really excited to bring Pint of Science back to Lincoln for our fifth year in our local venues. We’re looking forward to showcasing some University of Lincoln research in a fun and interactive way. With eight events across three nights, there’s something for everyone.”

The Lincoln festival will also include Creative Reactions – a programme where science meets art to produce unique works of art, inspired by scientists’ research.

 

Image credit: Stock.adobe.com/Mirko Vitali

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