The UoS Festival team at the Public Engagement with Research unit oversees the design and delivery of a number of public engagement event platforms - the Southampton Science and Engineering Festival (SOTSEF), Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival (UoSArtsHumFest) and 'Bringing research to life' Roadshow.
These high-profile annual events, are truly collaborative undertakings, bringing together teams of academic staff, students from across the disciplines, professional services and local cultural partners from the region, attracting over 6,000 visitors a year.
Explore our range of inspiring engagement events and opportunities, and find out more about how to get involved below.
Our annual free interdisciplinary science festival runs in March offering the opportunity for everyone to discover what the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) has to offer.
Our annual Arts and Humanities based festival runs in November with free events for members of the public to explore and celebrate the arts and humanities.
The ‘Bringing Research to Life’ Roadshow is the University of Southampton's travelling platform for public and community engagement, designed to help staff and students connect with new audiences across the region.