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6 - 15 JULY 2018, DUNEDIN www.scifest.org.nz Download the Peekavu app to make me come alive in 3D! THANKS TO: 142 TUESDAYWELCOME | JULY 10 www.scifest.org.nz “KIA ORA KOUTOU KATOA” WELCOME FROM FESTIVAL PRESIDENT Welcome to Dunedin – one of the world’s great small cities and proud host of the New BRIDGET IRVING & DIRECTOR DAN HENDRA Zealand International Science Festival. This year’s New Zealand International Science Festival is once again set to take over Dunedin with The genesis of this festival was in 1996, when a group of passionate people had a vision to a celebration of science, technology and innovation. The programme is packed with 220 events to inspire the next generation of science leaders by holding a unique event that would bring pique your curiosity and take you beyond your everyday. the whole community together to promote science and learning, and position Dunedin as a The Festival Executive believe that the advancement and communication of science is critically city of science and a city of education. They saw the value in a community-based festival important for our global community. We face some extraordinary challenges and we fi rmly believe of science that would bring together the city’s schools, businesses, tertiary institutions science will help us conquer them. This festival is about helping the community engage with these and individuals in a week of hands-on science activities for all ages. challenges and arm itself with the knowledge and the skills to face them. We hope to do this in a Over two decades and soon to be 11 festivals on, and the New Zealand International way that is fun, inspiring and, above all, accessible. Science Festival has grown into one of the city’s premier events. Local, national and None of this would be possible without our cornerstone supporters—University of Otago, Dunedin international scientists work with Dunedin groups to promote and celebrate science and City Council, and the Otago Community Trust. We are extremely grateful for these ongoing and innovation. long-term partnerships. We are also enormously grateful for support from the many businesses, Science is important because it infl uences nearly all aspects of everyday life – food, organisations and service-providers whose contributions allow us to do what we do. The full list of energy, climate, medicine, transport and more. Science also helps to improve human life our festival supporters is highlighted below. Please show your support for them, as they have for us. at every level – from individual comfort to global issues. Huge appreciation also goes to our international partners—the British and Australian High Dunedin, New Zealand and the world are currently experiencing an unprecedented rate of Commissions and the US Embassy. Their continued support is instrumental in allowing us to attract change, so this year’s festival theme of ‘Go Beyond, navigating new horizons’ provides a a world-class programme peppered with thought-provoking international guests. timely opportunity to examine how science will help us respond to change and infl uence Lastly, but certainly not least, a massive thank-you to our presenters, event hosts and volunteers the future. who enable us to deliver such an exciting and high-quality programme. We simply cannot do it I encourage you all to participate in some of the many events on off er and learn more without them. about the world around you. There is something for everyone, from science demonstrations On behalf of Dan Hendra, myself and all of the Festival Executive, we invite you to join us on this through to discussions on some of the major issues facing our society. So take some time journey of intellectual challenge and inspiration. Be set to expand your mind, think diff erently, and to go through the programme, and challenge yourself to “go beyond” this July. Go Beyond! Dave Cull Bridget Irving Dan Hendra Mayor of Dunedin Festival President Festival Director THE BIGGEST THANKS TO: MAJOR PARTNERS: MAJOR FUNDER: GOLD SPONSORS: FUNDING PARTNERS: SILVER SPONSORS: BUSINESS PARTNERS: BRONZE SPONSORS: 133 MONDAYWELCOMEMONDAY | JULY | JULY 9 9 www.scifest.org.nzwww.scifest.org.nz HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE DIRECTOR’S TOP 10 Celebrate the wondrous world of science as we transform the city of Dunedin into science hubs, with a mammoth 220 events encompassing discussions, experiments, inspiration and discovery. TICKETING Tickets are now on sale! Book now, as most events sell out well in advance. For all ticket information, head to www.scifest.org.nz. Opening Night & Science Awards Future Energy show starring FAMILY EVENTS 1 at the University of Otago, 6 July. 2 Graham Walker at the University of Join us in an exciting, engaging and educational event calendar this July school holidays the Otago, Sat 7 & Sun 8 July. whole family can enjoy. Events are listed by date, with a number of events repeated throughout the week. It’s important that you check if you require tickets or registration to attend. If you don’t have a ticket then you might miss out! Please check the minimum age requirement for events, as most family events carry recommendations to ensure the best possible experience for our visitors. Parents, please keep this in mind when purchasing for your children. ADULT EVENTS NAO the robot (v6) Australasian Hāhakaranga and the Creative 3 launch, at 123 Vogel Street, Mon 9 4 Process at Toitū Otago Settlers Our programme has an incredibly rich selection of events for adults, including debates, July. Museum, Sun 15 July. discussions, workshops and fi lm screenings. We have our largest-ever cohort of international guests ready to engage our city. Look for the red highlighted adult events throughout the programme. FOLLOW US ONLINE Find out the latest about the festival, including photos, behind-the-scenes information and festival insights on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @nzscifest. Our Environment: Meet the scientists Women in Tech at 123 Vogel Street, 5 at South Dunedin Community Pop-up, 6 10 July. FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY 9July. Filming and photography will take place at Science Festival events and may be used for future promotional purposes. If you have any concerns, please speak to a member of staff at the event or contact us via Facebook. 3D INTERACTIVE GAME! Download the free Peekavu app to your mobile device to make our cover image come alive in 3D! You can use this anywhere you see our brand image The Sweet Science of Chocolate, talk Going Beyond Our World, —on the street, online and even at events! 7 and taste at OCHO, 13 July. 8 photography panel at Otago NEED HELP? Museum, Sat 14 July. Need help? Contact us via our Facebook page! Please note: events are subject to change, check our website www.scifest.org.nz for latest event listings. #nzscifest Charlie, Estelle and and the The Virtual Reality Lunchtime 9 Poppazoid show for children at 10 talk series at Vogel Street, #gobeyond Toitū OSM, various days. Mon–Thurs. THE 11TH NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL OPENING! DON’T MISS IT! )ULGD\WK-XO\SP Join us and celebrate the weird, wacky and wonderful world of science! Enjoy a sneak peek at the University of Otago's Science Expo, hear the latest BOOK NOW! ԭQGLQJVIURP5LFKLH3RXOWRQ'LUHFWRURIWKH'XQHGLQ/RQJLWXGLQDO6WXG\DQG celebrate our region's science heroes as we announce the winners of the scifest.org.nz 2'7&RPPXQLW\6FLHQFH$ZDUGV+RVWHGE\+HOHQ$QGHUVRQDW6W'DYLG 6 - 15 JULY 2018, DUNEDIN /HFWXUH7KHDWUH&RPSOH[8QLYHUVLW\RI2WDJR 144 TUESDAYKEY VENUES | JULY 10 www.scifest.org.nzwww.scifest.org.nz Dunedin Botanic Garden http://www.dunedinbotanicgarden.co.nz/ 12 Opoho Rd, North Dunedin MITRE 10 MEGA DUNEDIN BOTANIC TOITŪ OTAGO GARDEN SETTLERS MUSEUM Mitre 10 MEGA Dunedin is proud to be a locally owned and operated one-stop Home Dunedin Botanic Garden is internationally Encounter history at the Toitū Otago Settlers Improvement Shop. recognised for its extensive plant collections, Museum. 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