Day One: Friday 11 April 2025
Friday 11 April 2025, 10.30am - 4pm
13 - 17 Devonshire Road,
Morecambe,
LA3 1QT
Kick-off day one of Campus in the City with the carnival sounds of Baybeat performing outside More Music, Morecambe!
Then, step inside to explore fascinating research and hands-on activities - all drop-in, so no booking needed. Just turn up and get involved!
See below for full details, including recommended ages. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Calling all junior detectives (and grown up ones too!) A sneaky biscuit thief is on the loose, and we need your help to crack the case. Using real forensic science, you'll analyse DNA clues left at the crime scene and help uncover who stole from Dr Biscuit! Suitable for curious minds of all ages, come and put your sleuthing skills to the test. Along the way, you'll discover how biology helps solve crimes and learn about the wibbly-wobbly molecule that makes us who we are.
Want to find out how your tongue moves when you talk? Or how noisy your nose is while speaking? Discover the secrets of speech! See your own tongue in action using our ultrsound machine, crack a language themed escape game (if you dare!), be amazed by a live beatboxing demo to reveal the way we use our mouths to make music or test your knowledge in our quiz on gendered language in animation. Perfect for curious minds of all ages.
Come and get creative and design a poster to attract more doctors to work in Lancaster and Morecambe. How do doctors decide where to work? Why do some places have loads of doctors while others don't have enough? Join the Mapping Underdoctored Areas Team for a curious exhibition featuring comic strips and interactive activities exploring the big questions behind healthcare access. Perfect for curious minds of all ages.
Get ready for an artificial intelligence adventure where your shadow takes centre stage. Expect laughs, amazement, and intrigue as Shadowplay transforms your movements into an interactive video - just step into the light, cast a shadow and let AI work its magic. A smash-hit at Light Up Lancaster, this cutting edge experience is back as part of Campus in the City. Don't just watch the show, become part of it! Suitable for all intrigued, curious minds.
Lights, science, action! Build your own 'Lightsaber in a tube' and explore the hidden power of light. Is blue light more powerful than red or green light? Find out why this matters for generating electricity, building radiation detecting cameras, and even spotting cosmic rays from space. A perfect mix of science, creativity and cool experiments. Suitable for all, spark your curiosity and unleash the (light) force.
From lab coats to raincoats, safety goggles to sunglasses, different researcher jobs need different gear. Try them on, snap a photo and discover how explorers, researchers and scientists dress for their work, whether in a lab, office or out in the wild. Take part in a community drawing about your dream research project, imagine where in the world (or beyond) you'd investigate and what you'd need to wear. Plus, find out about real research opportunities to get involved with. All curious minds welcome.
Do you love tinkering with tech? Learn how to build your own electronic game console and solder a robot light-up pendant. Then, dive into our interactive games RepairLand and EnergyMaster! This activity lets you explore technology while also learning about sustainability issues related to the growing use of artificial intelligence, tech, and smart devices. Perfect for all curious minds aged 7+.
Join artist Rob St John for creative activities where you can explore the beautiful Bowland landscape through mapping, recording, writing, and making. Whether you know the area or you don’t, you’ll help contribute to a series of art installations, including film, textile, and sound art, to be showcased in Bowland in 2025. Are You Lost? is part of Nature Calling, an exciting project that inspires people to connect with nature in fun and creative ways!
Gravity wells and wind tunnels… it can only be our physicists bringing you their Physics Fiesta! Have a go at the gravity defying gravity well, where marbles zoom around just like planets in space! Then, blast into the wind tunnel and watch how different objects swoosh through powerful air currents. With all sorts of super hands on science experiments to have a go at, activities are perfect for all curious minds to discover the wonders of science.
Get ready for an epic adventure where science and poetry come together! Discover the world of Humphry Davy, the inventor and poet who made big changes. Explore interactive displays, solve fun quizzes, and get creative at the poetry wall and craft station. Plus, take on Davy Bingo for a chance to win awesome prizes! It’s all about discovering, making, and having fun. Perfect for curious minds of all ages.
Grab a ball of clay and shape it into your story or a memory of Morecambe Bay - whether it’s playing in the sand, spotting jellyfish, or cycling along the promenade. Add your creation to our ever-growing Bay model and help tell the story of the place, people, and wildlife. Get creative (and a little messy), and make your own piece of Morecambe Bay! Perfect for all creative and curious minds.
Unlease your auditory superpowers! Come and discover how your brian processes sound. Learn how you understand words, hear in noisy places, and recognise the sounds of cars, birds, and more. It's time to put your ears to the test and see how your brain makes sense of the world around you. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, come and 'ear' the science behind sound.
A fun and creative journey into the world of Chinese calligraphy with Lancaster University Confucius Institute! Learn about this ancient art form, which has been practiced for more than 3,000 years. Try your hand at using a brush and ink to create beautiful Chinese characters while discovering their meanings. Perfect for families who want to explore culture, art, and creativity together.
