Upcoming events
Take a look at our upcoming events, festivals and activities.
Upcoming events
Get involved in our upcoming events, from science, to poetry to literature, there's something for everyone.
Pint of Science: 19 - 21 May 2025
A worldwide science festival which brings researchers to your local pub / cafe / space to share their scientific discoveries with you - no prior knowledge required.
Off the Shelf Festival of Words: October 2025
Off the Shelf Festival of Words is one of the largest literary festivals in the North of England, bringing the best in local, national and international literary talent to Sheffield. The Festival invites researchers to propose a talk, podcast or short film to be showcased in the festival.
Understanding Society: October - November 2025
Understanding Society is part of the national Festival of Social Science coordinated by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). In Sheffield the festival is organised in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University. It celebrates social science research and examines how it influences our social, economic and political lives.
Being Human Festival: 6 - 15 November 2025
Being Human is the UK’s only national festival of the humanities. A celebration of humanities research through public engagement, led by the School of Advanced Study at the University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy.