Bournemouth UniversityWe are delighted to announce that naturalist and presenter Chris Packham will be helping to kick off this year’s Festival with two inspirational talks. 
Both talks take place on the afternoon of Saturday 11 July as part of the Festival’s Family Day, a new addition to this year’s programme of events.
Chris’ first talk is aimed at a family audience with children aged six and over. The illustrated talk runs from 2.30pm – 3.30pm, with tales of his encounters with large hungry carnivores, close shaves with extinction and the challenges for conservation.
The second talk, which runs from 4.30pm to 5.30pm, is aimed at an audience of 12 years and over and features a host of zoological riches and humorous anecdotes that provoke questions about the creatures we say we love – and some we don’t.
Both talks will take place on Talbot Campus and be illustrated by Chris’ own photography, with opportunities to ask him questions.
The Festival is our opportunity to welcome people on to campus to share our world-leading knowledge and expertise through over 150 events that are open to the public. With events ranging from ‘Wheelchair basketball’ to ‘How to find your inner monkey’ – there really is something for everyone.
Staff and students wishing to book tickets* for the events hosted by Chris Packham can do so now:
Chris Packham family event – Saturday 11 July, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Chris Packham afternoon event – Saturday 11 July, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
All other events can be viewed and booked through the Festival of Learning website which is now open for bookings.
*Due to the anticipated popularity of the Chris Packham events we have released a limited number of tickets for staff and students, prior to the official release. Allocation will be on a first come, first served basis. As the Festival is our opportunity to engage with the general public we would appreciate it if you could keep to the recommended six tickets per family and refrain from booking more. This will help to avoid disappointment for others.