hands on activities, installations and workshops.
“Change comes over time but it is clear from the 10,000 plus visitors to Maker Faire UK that the appetite for this type of event continues to grow and that people are starting to look at science in a whole different manner, realising that it holds something for them, whether they are an amateur or professional or enjoying it for work or pleasure. Now that is one amazing legacy.”
Hosted by the Centre for Life in Newcastle, a venue renowned for its innovative and ‘playful’ public engagement programme, the 2013 tech fair has built upon the success of the three previous events to date and is introducing a number of firsts,
including a DIYBio community lab, where international ‘biohackerspaces’ will bring their interactive biology projects to the UK masses. Linda Conlon, chief executive of the Centre for Life, said: “We aim to ignite and nurture a curiosity in everyone for science, technology, engineering and maths. Maker Faire is a wonderful way to do this on a large-scale basis.”
Both Newcastle and Northumbria University are supporting this year’s Maker Faire. Northumbria University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Region, Engagement and Partnerships Lucy Winskell added: “As a research-engaged university, we share the passion for curiosity, science and innovation that the Centre for Life and the Maker Faire
events inspire. With a line up like this, we are confident of a highly successful event and recommend people book their tickets early while they are still available.”
Tickets are now on sale and cost £8.25 adult, £24.10 family. For more information or to book online,
please visit
www.MakerFaireUK.com.
Maker Faire UK is presented by O’Reilly Media and Centre for Life with support from Northumbria University, Newcastle University, NewcastleGateshead Initiative and Wellcome Trust. For more
information, please visit:
www.MakerFaireUK.com
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