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SUMMARY:Can You Spot the Traitor? The Psychology Behind The Traitors
DESCRIPTION:Missing The Traitors now the series has finished? Join this interactive session exploring the psychology behind the show. Why do the Faithful struggle to identify the Traitors\, and why are humans so poor at spotting lies? Drawing on insights from our Psychology of the Traitors podcast\, we’ll explore deception\, trust\, groupthink and social influence. Along the way\, you’ll analyse real moments from the show and test whether you can spot the traitor.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/can-you-spot-the-traitor-the-psychology-behind-the-traitors/
LOCATION:Chester Picturehouse\, Unit 10 Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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SUMMARY:Research is a Laugh - Stand-Up Comedy Night!
DESCRIPTION:Think academic research isn’t your thing? Think again! \nJoin us for an evening stand-up comedy\, a new event for 2026! Researchers from across the North West will swap jargon for punchlines and take to the stage to share their work. Expect fascinating research\, silly stories\, and lots of laughs. No prior knowledge required\, just come along and discover what happens when research meets comedy! \nThis year’s Chester Festival of Ideas line-up includes: Luke Chaplin\, Kate Slade\, Sahir Hussain\, Erin Beeston\, Bethany Facer\, and Sarah McGrath!
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/research-is-a-laugh/
LOCATION:Storyhouse Garret Theatre\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:The Royal Institution: Energy LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:Energy LIVE! is an exciting audience led show\, for primary school children\, delving into the different stores of energy and how they affect our lives. Through lively\, fire-based demonstrations we take the intimidation out of the terminology around energy and show you just how simple this subject can be.\nYour pupils will leave not only knowing their elastic from their gravitational\, but also fired up (pun intended) about energy and with a newly-enthused approach to science.\nIf you are interested in your school attending this event email us at: IdeasFestival@chester.ac.uk
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-royal-institution-energy-live/
LOCATION:University of Chester Exton Park Campus – Binks Building\, Parkgate Road\, Chester\, CH1 4BJ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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SUMMARY:In a World of AI\, Your Greatest Advantage is How You Relate
DESCRIPTION:AI can write your emails. Generate your leads. Build your systems. Draft your strategy. Build your business. \nThe one thing AI cannot do? Build a real relationship. \nWe need to stay present when things get hard. Navigate difference. Repair trust when it breaks. These are the key skills of the next decade. Because most challenges are relational\, not transactional. \nTEDx speaker\, author and relationship psychotherapist Kerry-Lyn Stanton-Downes has worked with over 2\,000 individuals and teams across 17 countries. In this talk she shares why the ability to regulate\, relate\, reconnect is your greatest competitive advantage and offers practical ways to start building relational capacity right now. Because the future is not about what you know. It is about how you relate. \nImage credit: MillionWays Studio
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/in-a-world-of-ai-your-greatest-advantage-is-how-you-relate/
LOCATION:Chester Picturehouse\, Unit 10 Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T140000
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SUMMARY:The Royal Institution-Energy LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:Energy LIVE! is an exciting audience led show\, for secondary school children\, delving into the different stores of energy and how they affect our lives. Through lively\, fire-based demonstrations we take the intimidation out of the terminology around energy and show you just how simple this subject can be.\nYour pupils will leave not only knowing their elastic from their gravitational\, but also fired up (pun intended) about energy and with a newly-enthused approach to science.\nIf you are interested in your school attending email us at: IdeasFestival@chester.ac.uk
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-royal-institution-energy-live-2/
LOCATION:University of Chester Exton Park Campus – Binks Building\, Parkgate Road\, Chester\, CH1 4BJ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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CREATED:20260107T070037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T134422Z
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SUMMARY:The Royal Institution: Do it Yourself Community Show
DESCRIPTION:Dive into science and be ready to get hands-on with surprising experiments\, shocking facts and the odd explosion! This show is packed full of experiments for families to try at home as well as the Ri’s trademark fiery demos. Join us as we learn how to build a rocket……… and launch it!\n\nAll children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-royal-institution-do-it-yourself-community-show/
LOCATION:University of Chester Exton Park Campus – Binks Building\, Parkgate Road\, Chester\, CH1 4BJ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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SUMMARY:Tapping into calm with EFT: A practical technique for daily life
DESCRIPTION:Discover ‘Tapping’ (Emotional Freedom Techniques)\, a gentle and effective way to quieten a busy mind and relax your body in minutes.\nThis friendly\, informal and practical workshop teaches you how to tap on specific points to release tension and feel more grounded.\nNo special equipment or experience is needed – just a curious mind.\nYou’ll leave with a practical “calm kit” you can use anywhere\, helping you handle life’s ups and downs with more ease\, confidence\, and peace of mind. \nwww.tapintotransformation.co.uk\nhttps://www.instagram.com/tap_into_transformation
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/tapping-into-calm-with-eft-a-practical-technique-for-daily-life/
LOCATION:Chester Picturehouse\, Unit 10 Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
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SUMMARY:Mini Scientist
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \nA hands-on experience where our young scientists (and their parents!) can explore the biomolecular world by extracting DNA from delicious fruits using household items. Laboratory coats will be provided to set the scene for what will be an exciting experiment with University of Chester scientists on-hand to answer any questions. DNA is ubiquitous to all lifeforms and is known as ‘the molecule of life’\, which we shall explore in this interactive session.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/mini-scientist/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T002317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145106Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Basic Life Support Skills for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:A short session to:-\n. recognise when someone needs medical help\n. learn the best way to get help quickly\n. learn how to perform BASIC life support until help arrives \nPlease note that this is a drop-in session; no need to book.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/practical-basic-life-support-skills-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Interactive / Creative Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T002317
CREATED:20260518T080017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145226Z
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SUMMARY:Picturing the Animal-Human Bond
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop will introduce some of the research surrounding the bond that humans have with animals as well as the role of drawing in communication\, expression and artistic production. We invite everyone to share their experiences with animals they are close to\, whether this is pets or other animals. Supplementing descriptions and conversations with words\, we encourage participants to have a go at depicting these important relationships in pictures through a ‘draw and tell’ approach
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/picturing-the-animal-human-bond/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T002317
CREATED:20260518T080048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T152458Z
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SUMMARY:The science of fuelling for endurance sports: what's on the plate?
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how athletes fuel their endurance engines? This session will explore how ‘the plate’ of an endurance athlete can influence their performance. We will uncover the science behind nutritional strategies to enhance endurance performance\, discussing key controversies such as the carbohydrate vs. fat debate. The session will be led by Dr Ed Gray\, Lecturer in Applied Sport Physiology. Ed is currently conducting research investigating how different fuelling approaches influence exercise.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-science-of-fuelling-for-endurance-sports-whats-on-the-plate/
LOCATION:Chester Picturehouse\, Unit 10 Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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