Following the huge successes with student engagement at Bestival this summer, RKEO has brought BU’s ‘science stand’ to campus. Today saw academics and PhD students sharing their exciting research with BU’s students in the Atrium.
Marine archaeologists shared their experiences of diving for tanks in Poole Harbour while scientists led microscope and microbe activities. Other activities included taste testing and psychological reasoning tests.
If you missed out today, the science stands will be back in the Atrium on Tuesday 9th December from 10am. See cyber-security in action, learn more about the dives undertaken in Poole Harbour by BU archaeologists and students, or try your hand at psychological activities including taste testing.
If you feel inspired to lead your own public engagement activity, there’s still time to submit your ideas to next year’s Festival of Learning.
The past is not what it used to be: archaeological science in the 21st century
The past is not what it used to be: archaeological science in the 21st century










BU Annual Research Conference: Poster Exhibition Call for Applications
Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition: Applications Now Open
3C Online Social: Thursday 26 March 1–2pm – Research Culture, Community & Can you Guess Who?
Four BU students at national midwifery conference
INRC book roundtable/presentation by Drs Jonathan Cole and Catherine Talbot, Wednesday 22/04/2026, 13:00h, P426
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Apply now
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Application Deadline Friday 12 December
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 Call
ERC Advanced Grant 2025 Webinar
Update on UKRO services
European research project exploring use of ‘virtual twins’ to better manage metabolic associated fatty liver disease