IF Oxford, the city’s science and ideas festival, returns this autumn in a trailblazing digital format with events and activities for adults, children and teenagers throughout October (1st–31st). IF Oxford offers festival-goers a chance to explore big ideas and ask even bigger questions about science, humanity, the world at large and beyond - from the safety of their own sofas.

With dance, film, music, debate, demos from dining tables, and suggestions for hands-on activities to try at home, the Festival brings together real-time cutting edge research from world-leading academics with wide ranging events to excite the imagination:

Festival Director Dane Comerford said ‘We’ve been working hard to recreate the excitement of the Festival in cyberspace, taking events like dance, theatre and hands-on interactive activities online in innovative ways. We’ve extended the calendar of events to cover the whole of October and the range of topics is vast – from the inner worlds of mental health to the outer limits of space – and should appeal to adults and families of all shapes and sizes, sparking curiosity and conversations about how life intersects with science every moment of every day. Oxford is a powerhouse of innovation and imagination, and hundreds of researchers are poised to welcome thousands of people on a journey of intrigue and discovery.’

The majority of events are free to book; donations are welcome, with the Festival using a Pay What You Decide ticketing model.

For more information about IF Oxford, visit www.if-oxford.com