Explore hidden shipwrecks using Google Earth, turn your artwork into an interactive 3D model, and play computer and board games created by the games designers of the future.
Explore hidden shipwrecks using Google Earth, turn your artwork into an interactive 3D model, and play computer and board games created by the games designers of the future.
More than 40 free hands-on activities and events showcasing world-leading research will be on offer at this year's Arts and Humanities Day, hosted by the University of Southampton in the centre of the city on Saturday 14 November.
There will be interactive activities involving 3D printing and using VR headsets, a beatboxing workshop, Chinese lantern making, the chance to make your own cuneiform tablet (one of the earliest known writing systems), and live music and art tours.
Members of Solent Seascape Project will be helping visitors build a marine habitat, and staff from Sir Harold Hillier Gardens will be bringing worms and compost to explore the fascinating lives of worms.
The event is family-friendly with most activities suitable for children. There are some events for adults only, including a workshop exploring the human body through art, and a performance called Vultures that turns drawing into sound, sound into movement, and movement into drawing.
Ben Littlefield, Associate Director of Public Engagement at the University of Southampton said: "Arts and Humanities Day is all about connection, creativity and curiosity. Whether you want to discover the latest archaeological research, try your hand at free crafting activities, enjoy live music and dance performances or get hands-on with interactive gaming experiences, there's something for everyone to explore and enjoy. It's completely free, open to everyone, and a chance to discover something new about what it means to be human."
Arts and Humanities Day takes place from 10.30am to 4.30pm in Southampton Cultural Quarter across Sir James Matthews Building, 1 Guildhall Square, John Hansard Gallery, Mayflower Studios and Southampton City Art Gallery.
The event is part of the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival, featuring presentations, panel discussions and concerts, including:
- Serious Pleasures by Philip Hoare , book launch on Wednesday 11 November at 6pm at John Hansard Gallery
- Linguistics Matters: Explore the Language of Digital Forensics with Dr Duygu Candarli , talk on Wednesday 11 November at 6.30pm at the university's Avenue Campus
- Ethical Challenges , lecture by Dr Elizabeth Cripps from the University of Edinburgh on Tuesday 17 November at 6pm at the university's Avenue Campus.
Visit the festival website to book free tickets for Arts and Humanities Day and tickets for all other events. The festival is part of the national Being Human Festival .
