Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events - 2026/2027
We've created a structure of events for you to feed in to, so you don't need to worry about event logistics or finding an audience. Undergraduates, postgraduates, academics, technicians and professional services staff are all welcome to take part!
On this page, you can check out our calendar of events. For each event, we'll let you know when it's happening, who the intended audience is and what sort of activity we're looking for.
Whether you've run activity with us before or you're completely new to public engagement, the WIE team can support you with activity design, rehearsals, and materials. If you have an idea or would like to get involved but aren’t sure where to start, get in touch, and we’ll help with the rest!
Once you which event you'd like to be involved in, fill in our expression of interest form using the link below. We'll be in touch to talk to you about your plans as soon as possible.
Upcoming opportunities at a glance
Term One
Rugby Literary Festival, Friday 23 October, evening, for adults. Theme is 'writing and researching non-fiction books'.
Leamington Spa Royal Pump Rooms, Saturday 7 November, daytime, for 12+. Theme is 'Sustain: from the Past, for the Future'.
Live Labs, Warwick Arts Centre, Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 December, evening, for 7+. Theme is hands-on STEM.
Term Three
Resonate Summer Festival, Saturday 5 June, daytime, for all ages. Activity can be about anything and everything!
Term One
Rugby Literary Festival
When? Friday 23 October, 6pm-9pm
Where? Rugby, exact location TBC
Who for? Adults
What? Short, informal talk & panel
Have you written a non-fiction book for a general, non-specialised audience and would be interested in sharing how you researched it, how you wrote it and any tips you have with a public audience? If so, we’re popping up as part of the Rugby Literary Festival on the evening of Friday 23rd October and we’re looking for between four and six authors to be part of an informal panel conversation between 6-9pm. You’ll give an informal talk about your work which will be delivered in the first half of the evening, and then be part of a panel answering questions from the audience in the second half.
Call out open until 20 September.
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
When? Saturday 7 November, 10am-3pm
Where? Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms, Parade, CV32 4AA
Who for? 12+
What? Table-top activity, talks & workshops
As part of the Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum’s next exhibition ‘Sustain: from the past, for the future’, we’re looking for activity linked to the theme of sustainability, such as sustainable food systems, renewable energy, sustainable materials and more! Part of the Fixing Our Broken PlanetLink opens in a new window programme in partnership with the Natural History Museum, we welcome submissions from students and staff across all faculties and departments that link to the theme. This event will take place across venue spaces and the gallery.
Call out open until 2 October.
Live Labs
When? Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 December
Where? Warwick Arts Centre foyer
Who for? 7+
What? Table-top activity
We'll be filling the Warwick Arts Centre foyer with exciting scientific experiments to accompany the annual award-winning Warwick Christmas Lectures.
Live Labs invites Warwick staff and students to engage and inspire the next generation of researchers through close-up demonstrations and hands-on activities.
More information, including a timeline of important dates associated with getting involved in this event, can be found on our Live Labs webpage.
Call out open until 20 October.
Term Two
Resonate Lates & an event for teenagers
Want to share your research with local adults or teenagers? We're planning events for Term Two that will allow you to do just that. We're still working on the details for these events so check back soon. Become a member of WIE and you'll be the first to here when event call-outs open.
Term Three
Save the date: Resonate Summer Festival 2027
When? Saturday 5 June 2027
Where? Central campus
Who for? All ages, particularly those age 5-11
What? Interactive activities, workshops, performances
Be part of the next Resonate Summer Festival! We'll be inviting members of the local community to campus for an all-ages day out, and are looking for hands-on activity, short workshops, performances and more! We welcome submissions from students and staff across all faculties and departments, with activity linked to all subjects. Most attendees will be ages 5-11 and their accompanying adults.
Call out open now.