Bradford Science Festival is back with amazing events across the city. Not sure where to start? Take a look at our suggested itineraries to help you make the most of the packed programme.
We are proud to host festivals celebrating film, videogames and science. Read behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive updates about our festival programmes and guests.
This year’s Widescreen Weekend includes a tribute to Ennio Morricone. Iva Dobreva looks back on the legendary composer’s life, work and contribution to the use of sound in cinema.
Rediscover our favourite moments from past Let’s Play! family gaming weekends, plus tips and resources to spark creative energy at home.
Did you know lots of well-known videogames originate from the North of England? Read on for an exploration of our fantastic local games industry.
Andrew Clarke, STEM Ambassador Hub Manager for West Yorkshire, writes about the work STEM Ambassadors do, as part of Bradford Science Festival and beyond.
Following our special screening of Black Panther as part of Bradford Science Festival, Poppy-Jayne Morgan writes about how engineering is portrayed in the film, and what we can learn from it.
Actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr and oncologist Diana Anderson may seem an unlikely pairing, but these two STEM pioneers have a surprising amount in common.
Inspired by our Widescreen Weekend screening of Cinerama Holiday, Laura Holsey discusses new developments in virtual reality cinema—and whether the trend will help keep theatres relevant.
When programming for our film festival Widescreen Weekend, finding prints and rights is often a crucial step in bringing a programme of classic, cult and sometimes rare film to audiences.
Film historian and author Brian Hannan takes a look at some of the most significant women in Hollywood’s history, and how female film editors rose to prominence from 1913 onwards.
Claire writes about stepping into antiquity via Professor Rupert Till’s sound archaeology presentation as part of Widescreen Weekend.
This year’s celebration of the most sensual cinema offered more immersive experiences to more people than ever before, reports Roger Highfield, Science Director.