17/08/2026
Science can sometimes seem to be full of ideas straight out of science-fiction, inventions that we figure will only come to life in the far-far future, but right now somewhere in Bristol, there are people thinking about smart watches that smell or the possibility of growing chairs like plants... 👃 🌱
Come get a special sneak peek into unique research projects in our Test Lab - bio-engineering, quantum computing and multi-sensory design are waiting for you to have a play!
🔬 Tues 18 Aug: Bio-engineering future furniture
What if you could plant a seed and grow a chair? Explore and share your thoughts on the future of objects living, non-living and somewhere in between.
💻 Tues 25 Aug: Quantum computing
What exactly is quantum entanglement and what does it have to do with computers? How could the invisible world of quantum phenomena change our lives in future?
🙉 Fri 28 Aug: Multisensory design challenge
Discover how touch, smell, taste, and other underused senses can inspire more creative, engaging, and accessible ways to interact with technology.
These activities are drop-in and included in your day ticket.
These sessions are pilots for future activities and by having a play, you’ll be helping shape our future programmes in the Open City Lab as well as research directions.
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