Hear directly from our faculty of @engineering-soton.bsky.social at @unisouthampton.bsky.social as they share a glimpse of the fascinating facilities you can explore at Science and Engineering Day!
Tickets: www.sotsef.co.uk/SED
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @uosmedia.bsky.social
Researchers in blue cleanroom suits work with laboratory equipment inside the Zepler Cleanrooms, surrounded by pipes, machinery, and computer workstations.
Two people seated at a flight simulator control panel, viewing a large screen showing an aerial landscape. Text promotes visiting research facilities on Science and Engineering Day 2026.
A large anechoic chamber with sound‑absorbing foam panels. One person operates audio equipment while another stands near a microphone array.
A Formula‑style test car positioned inside the R.J. Mitchell Wind Tunnel, with the large circular tunnel fan visible behind it.
Ever wondered what happens inside real research labs? 🔬 At Science and Engineering Day you can go behind the scenes and explore some of the fascinating facilities at @unisouthampton.bsky.social.
Tickets: www.sotsef.co.uk/SED
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Here is the easiest way to get to the festival! Arrive sustainably and enter our Travel Sustainably Prize Draw!
🎟 Win 1 family ticket to Winchester Science Centre or an educational bee discovery box 🐝
Tickets: www.sotsef.co.uk/SED
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Promotional poster for Science and Engineering Day at the University of Southampton. Encourages sustainable travel by foot, bike, e‑scooter, or bus for a chance to win a family ticket to Winchester Science Centre or a bee‑themed educational box set. Event date: Saturday 14 March 2026. Includes link to book free tickets at www.sotsef.co.uk and hashtag #SOTSEF.
Travel sustainably to Science and Engineering Day and you could win prizes like 1st Prize: 1 family ticket to Winchester Science Centre and 2nd PRIZE: An educational box set to discover the world of bees🧪🚀
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Here's your sign! Why you need to attend the Science and Engineering Day 2026?
📅 Saturday 14 March 2026
⏰ 10:30 – 16:30
📍Highfield Campus and Boldrewood Innovation Campus
👉 Tickets: www.sotsef.co.uk/SED 🔍
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @uosmedia.bsky.social
A visitor using a hair dryer to interact with a hands on science demonstration on a wooden table inside a busy event space. The quote reads: Lots to see and do. Educational and unlike anything else available locally.
A visitor reading a display board covered with printed posters at the University of Southampton Science and Engineering Day. The text says Here's what are visitors have to say about Science and Engineering Day 2025.
Two children exploring a cardboard maze activity at a science event. The quote reads: “Literally one of the best enjoyed days of my kids calendar.”
Two visitors taking part in a science experiment using a dropper and a clear container. The quote reads: “Perfect day out for inquiring minds young and old.”
Revisiting what are visitors had to say about the Science and Engineering Day 2025! We are back on Saturday 14th March' 26 at @unisouthampton.bsky.social
With 140+ hands-on activities, interactive demos, and discoveries!
🔍 Tickets: www.sotsef.co.uk/SED
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26
Event poster with the title Hack the Nervous System Yoga Neuroscience and Mental Wellbeing, featuring a talk by Jasmine Snowden at the University of Southampton Science and Engineering Day. Includes date Saturday fourteenth March, times twelve thirty to thirteen fifteen and fifteen fifteen to sixteen hundred, plus a link to book free tickets.
Join Jasmine Snowden, and discover how calm focus and emotional balance can become trainable skills. This session explores how breath and movement directly influence the overall mental health.
Tickets: bit.ly/SED26HackThe...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Promotional poster for the University of Southampton’s Science and Engineering Day on Saturday 14 March 2026. It encourages sustainable travel by foot, bike, e‑scooter or bus for a chance to win a family ticket to Winchester Science Centre. Includes a link to book free tickets at www.sotsef.co.uk and the hashtag #SOTSEF.
Travel sustainably and you could win a family day out full of discovery 🌍Visitors who arrive by foot, bike, e-scooter/bus can enter for a chance to win 1 family ticket to Winchester Science Centre 🚀
Details: www.sotsef.co.uk/SED/find-us/
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Poster for the Light Express Show at the University of Southampton, featuring laser visuals. Event on Saturday 14th March at Highfield Campus with sessions at 11:00, 12:45, and 14:30, plus a link to book free tickets.
Join the Light Express team for a high energy laser show packed with science✨ Discover how lasers work, see dazzling displays, learn how light can communicate, and even watch it set things on fire!
Tickets: bit.ly/SED26LightEx...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Promotional graphic for a Science and Engineering Day talk titled ‘Alien vs Archaeologist: What is pseudoscience?’ by Jack Rogers. Event at Highfield Campus on Saturday 14th March from 11:00 to 11:45. Includes University of Southampton branding, a circular photo placeholder, a link to book free tickets, and the hashtag #SOTSEF.
Join Jack Rogers for a thought provoking talk exploring aliens, archaeology, and the meaning of pseudoscience 👽🏛️
Tickets: bit.ly/SED26AlienVs...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Poster for Science and Engineering Day at the University of Southampton, advertising “Braintastic! Science presents: That’s NonSense,” a show about senses and visual illusions. Includes event times for Saturday 14th March at Highfield Campus and a photo of two individuals participating in an interactive science activity. A box at the bottom invites viewers to book free tickets at bit.ly/SED26BraintasticShow with the hashtag #SOTSEF.
Join @braintasticsci.bsky.social! Science for a mind bending show exploring your senses and how your brain tricks you 🧠✨This lively show is designed to surprise, delight, and spark curiosity for all ages.
Tickets: bit.ly/SED26Brainta...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Science and Engineering Day at the University of Southampton. Event titled ‘Let’s talk about Phubbing!’ with Dr Claire Hart, exploring phubbing or phone snubbing. Held at Highfield Campus on Saturday 14th March, with sessions at 11:00–11:45 and 14:10–14:45. Includes link to book free tickets: bit.ly/SED26PhubbingTalk.
Join Dr Claire Hart for an eye opening talk to explore "phubbing", or phone snubbing! She explains why phone distractions can feel so meaningful to partners and how they influence feelings of closeness.
Tickets: bit.ly/SED26Phubbin...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Science and Engineering Day at the University of Southampton. Event titled ‘Black Hole Poetry and Workshop.’ Create your own found poem and decorate it. Takes place at Highfield Campus on Saturday 14th March with sessions at 12:10–13:00 and 14:10–15:00. Includes a link to book free tickets: bit.ly/SED26BlackHolePoetry.
Step into Black Hole Poetry at @unisouthampton.bsky.social and explore the language behind black hole research while discovering your inner poet.
Tickets: bit.ly/SED26BlackHo...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 #BlackHolePoetry
University of Southampton Science and Engineering Day talk titled ‘The Fabric Revolution: Wearing the Future’ by Dr Sheng Yong, held at Highfield Campus on Saturday 14th March with three session times. Includes a booking link for free tickets and the hashtag #SOTSEF.
Join Dr Sheng Yong for an interactive journey into the future of fashion and technology ✨
Come and see how the clothes of tomorrow are being imagined today!
Tickets: bit.ly/SED26TheFabr...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Poster for Science and Engineering Day featuring a photo of people in high‑visibility suits inside an underground tunnel. Event: ‘Boulby Underground Laboratory: Deep Underground’ virtual tour of a UK science lab 1.1 km below ground. Takes place at Highfield Campus on Saturday 14th March with sessions at 11:00–12:00 and 12:30–13:30. Includes link to book free tickets.
Step 1.1km underground into one of the quietest places in the Universe for a fascinating virtual tour, guided by a team of scientists and technicians, and a chance to ask questions!
Tickets: bit.ly/SED26BoulbyU...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Poster for Science and Engineering Day at the University of Southampton advertising a talk titled ‘Black Holes and Scientific Revelations.’ Includes event times on 14th March at Highfield Campus and a circular photo of a person standing on a mountain landscape. A link invites users to book free tickets.
Join Dr Sandra Raimundo, Astronomer at the School of Physics and Astronomy Southampton of @unisouthampton.bsky.social, for an exciting talk about her Black Hole research. Expect mind blowing science, and real world research.
Tickets: bit.ly/SED26BlackHo...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26
Southampton Science and Engineering Festival advertising a ‘Common Conservation Volunteering Session.’ Text includes date 11th March, time 13:00–16:00 at The Commons, with a link to book free tickets. A circular photo shows a group of volunteers standing in a wooded area.
Spend a rewarding afternoon out with the Southampton City Council (SCC) Rangers for a volunteering session on Southampton Common, helping to care for one of our most valued green spaces.
Tickets: bit.ly/SOTSEF26Comm...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Southampton Science and Engineering Festival advertising “Science vs Pseudoscience / Alien vs Archaeologist! A talk with Jack Rogers” at Avenue Campus on Thursday 12th March, 18:30–20:30, with a circular photo, ticket link, and #SOTSEF.
Step into Science vs Pseudoscience / Alien vs Archaeologist! with Jack Rogers, PhD student in Archaeology at @unisouthampton.bsky.social, for a talk on science vs pseudoscience and their differences!
Tickets: bit.ly/SOTSEF26Scie...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW2
Southampton Science and Engineering Festival titled “Loops of Perception,” an exhibition on robotic vision and artificial intelligence. It lists locations as Highfield Campus and the National Oceanographic Centre, running from 28th February to 15th April, and includes a circular abstract image, a ticket link, and #SOTSEF.
Step into the Loops of Perception and explore how robotic vision and artificial intelligence don't just record the world, but actively shape how we see, understand, and imagine it.
Tickets: bit.ly/SOTSEF26Loop...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 #LoopsOfPerception @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Promotional poster for “Rejected TED Talks: Science Comedy Show” at Avenue Campus on Wednesday 11th March, 20:00–21:30. Includes a circular image of a person holding a microphone with science-themed graphics behind them and a box linking to free tickets. The background is light blue with University of Southampton branding.
Live, laugh, learn 😁 Welcome to the TED Talks, hosted by Professor Leslie Carr, for an hour of science‑themed stand‑up, stories, and silliness from some of @unisouthampton.bsky.social's funniest and nerdiest people 😁
Tickets: bit.ly/SOTSEF26Reje...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW25 #ScienceComedy
Southampton Science and Engineering Festival featuring the University of Southampton logo, a circular photo of a person, and event details for “Crack the Code: Explore the Language of Digital Forensics + Interactive Talk” by Dr Duygu Candarlı. It lists the venue as Avenue Campus on Wednesday 11th March, 18:30–19:40, includes a box with the ticket link bit.ly/SOTSEF26CrackTheCode, and shows the hashtag #SOTSEF.
Explore the world of digital forensics through an interactive talk, a fun quiz, and an engaging Q/A with @duygucandarli.bsky.social 👩💻
Ticket: bit.ly/SOTSEF26Crac...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW25
@uosmedia.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
University of Southampton’s Science and Engineering Day on Saturday 14th March 2026. The headline reads “Discover the Amazing.” Text highlights free activities, workshops, talks, lab tours and live shows suitable for all ages. A person wearing a purple coat uses a virtual reality headset and holds a controller. A pink banner invites viewers to book free tickets at www.sotsef.co.uk. Icons and the hashtag #SOTSEF appear along the bottom.
Get Ready! Science and Engineering Day is back on Saturday 14th March' 26 at @unisouthampton.bsky.social 🧬
With 140+ hands-on activities, interactive demos, and discoveries! There’s something for curious minds of all ages 🧪🚀
🔍 Tickets: www.sotsef.co.uk/SED
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26
A promotional poster for the Southampton Science and Engineering Festival and the University of Southampton. The event is titled “The science of Jurassic Park: Talk + Film screening + Q&A” presented by Dr Neil Gostling. It takes place at Avenue Campus on Tuesday 10th March from 18:00 to 22:00. The poster includes a circular photo of a person wearing a vest and lanyard, standing beside what appears to be a model or sculpture of a dinosaur head. At the bottom, there is a dark blue banner stating “Book your FREE tickets” with a link: bit.ly/SOTSEF26JurassicNight. The hashtag #SOTSEF appears in the lower right corner.
Get ready for a roar-some evening! Join Dr Neil Gostling for the screening of Jurassic Park, followed by a discussion around the science of the film, and the science in reality!
Ticket: bit.ly/SOTSEF26Jura...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @sotonbiosciences.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
White and dark blue text on light blue background that reads: University of Southampton, Discover the Amazing: Southampton Science and Engineering Festival, 6th – 15th March 2026. Book your tickets at www.sotsef.co.uk, #SOTSEF. Accompanying image: a young girl wearing a VR headset and holding a VR controller in one hand looking up in amazement.
❤️ Let science steal your heart this Valentine’s Day. Book your #SOTSEF 2026 tickets! 🔍
Southampton Science and Engineering Festival returns THIS March for British Science Week at the University of Southampton!
📅 Fri 6th - Sun 15th March 2026
➡️ Find out more at www.sotsef.co.uk
#WeAreUoS #BSW26
Promotional graphic for a University of Southampton training session titled ‘Introduction to Public Engagement with Research.’ The poster includes a circular photo of a speaker standing in front of a small seated audience with one attendee raising their hand. Event details read: 29 Jan 2026, 11:00–12:30, Room 1021, Building 28. A blue box at the bottom includes a white arrow icon and the text: ‘Reserve your space – www.bit.ly/IntroToPERTraining26Jan.’ The University of Southampton logo appears at the top right.
Just starting out in Public Engagement with Research (PER)? This beginner-friendly training session is designed for @unisouthampton.bsky.social staff and PGRs who want a clear, practical introduction to public engagement.
🔗 Book your place here: bit.ly/IntroToPERTr...
#WeAreUoS #Training2026
The #SOTSEF CREW needs you! 🫵
Are you a @unisouthampton.bsky.social member of staff willing to strengthen your skills or learn new ones, while having fun?
The join the SOTSEF Ops team as Zone Leader! 🔎
If interested, please email the UoS Festival team at festival@soton.ac.uk to find out more!
The call for #Southampton #Science and #Engineering Festival 2026 at @unisouthampton.bsky.social - including Science and Engineering Day, is closing TODAY (end of the day)!
↘️ Visit sotsef.co.uk/sed-registration to register.
A promotional graphic for the University of Southampton’s “Poetic Science 5” programme. The background is light blue with the university logo at the top. The main text reads: “Poetic Science 5 – Interested in learning a new skill for the New Year?” Below is a circular photo showing a person standing and speaking in front of a screen that displays the words “Poetic Science,” with an audience seated and listening. Additional text on the graphic states: Workshops: Feb–Mar 2026 Live showcase during SOTSEF 2026 EOI deadline: 27 January 2026 (10am) A dark blue box at the bottom includes: “Open to researchers, PGRs & community scientists” “Apply via EOI: rjg3@soton.ac.uk” The design uses white and dark blue text on a light blue background.
Applications are open for Poetic Science, a unique programme helping researchers turn science into verse.
3 online poetry workshops, performance skills session and live showcase at Southampton Science and Engineering Festival!
@johnhansardgallery.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Dark and light blue text on a sky blue background that reads: University of Southampton, Call for exhibitors closing soon, Southampton Science and Engineering Festival, 6th – 15th March 2026 Visit the Exhibitor Area at sotsef.co.uk/sed-registration, #SOTSEF. Accompanying image: a young girl with a padded purple jacket, wearing a VR headset and holding a VR controller in one hand, looking up in amazement.
The call for #Southampton #Science and #Engineering Festival 2026 at @unisouthampton.bsky.social - including Science and Engineering Day, is CLOSING SOON!
↘️ Visit sotsef.co.uk/sed-registration to find out more and register.
🗓️ DEADLINE: Monday 12th January 2026
#SOTSEF🔍
#BSW25 #WeAreUoS
REMINDER: Don't forget to join the SOTSEF 2026 Drop-in Info Session this week!
🗓️ Wednesday 7th January
⌚️ 13:00 - 14:00
↘️ bit.ly/SOTSEF26InfoDrop-in-JAN
