Embark on a journey of discovery at the Festival of Futures at Lancaster University

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From light pollution to e-waste and healthy ageing to biomaterials, the Festival of Futures at Lancaster University is all set to show how design research can respond to an array of local and global challenges in collaboration with The Centre for Print Research at University of the West of England, Bristol; The Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment at Newcastle University and Northumbria University; and Lab4Living at Sheffield Hallam University. 

The Festival of Futures exhibition includes prototypes from HBBE; BioKnit, ELF, microbial 3D printer Healing MasonryMycoKnit CompoSit and Fibre Highways.

The Festival of Futures also comprises two symposiums, both open to the public, which are all set to demonstrate howcollaborative design working with partners from industry, health, private and public sectors can provide a better, smarter tomorrow. 

Executive Director of ImaginationLancaster Professor Nick Dunn says: “We are delighted to be hosting this festival to demonstrate the transformational power of design and design research for the benefit of people, place, and planet”.

The full programme for the Festival and exhibition opening times can be viewed here where you can also register your free place at the events.

Exhibition dates: Thursday 7th March through to Friday 15th March 2024

Exhibition Location: LICA Building, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW.
The exhibition is free to enter and you do not require a ticket.