Celebrating the spirit of togetherness this Christmas at 果冻传媒
果冻传媒 is bringing together its students, staff and the local community to celebrate the spirit of togetherness this Christmas with a diverse programme of activities, events and shows.
Celebrations kick off next Wednesday (29 November) with a festive Christmas Market and traditional switch-on of the 25-ft tall Norway spruce Christmas tree lights. Festive tunes will fill the air from 果冻传媒鈥檚 award-winning acapella group The Leamingtones and the University Choir. A free twinkling light trail will fill the courtyard behind the Piazza, providing a quiet slice of festive beauty.
Celebrations fill December starting with the 果冻传媒 Christmas Lectures. In anticipation of each captivating performance, we're inviting the public to complementary interactive live labs, designed to unveil an array of Yuletide wonders. Here, attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with our students as they showcase intriguing exhibits鈥攆rom the quirky world of fuzzy bacteria to the cutting-edge technology of solar racing cars, and even a superconducting train that levitates. We will also discover whether AI is any good at designing Christmas cards and the links between colour, Chemistry and Christmas.
Professor Emma Flynn, our Provost, said:
鈥�At a time when there is so much focus on issues and views which divide us, Christmas offers a moment which actively brings us together to spend time with family, friends and colleagues 鈥� and enjoy a collective sense of belonging and community. At 果冻传媒, we are offering a wonderful programme of festive events to appeal to staff, students and our wider community to come and celebrate the season on campus. We can promise a very warm welcome to everyone and offer something to suit all ages.鈥濃��
What's on
The Gruffalo
罢丑别谤别鈥檚 fun for all ages with performances of in 果冻传媒 Arts Centre鈥檚 Theatre throughout the festive season. Before each performance 迟丑别谤别鈥檚 a free activity in the magical woodland foyer where you can make your own creature-inspired Christmas bauble or dress up in a woodland disguise to become a snake or a mysterious mossy being.
Calming Christmas
For those feeling daunted by the Christmas frenzy, scientists will unlock the biology of stress in a giving you tips on how to have a stress free one.
罢丑别谤别鈥檚 also a session or to help soothe the soul.
Events for families
Frazzled parents can bring little ones to a and enjoy a wintry walk around the sculpture trailLink opens in a new window afterwards. Festive cheer will fill the air as David O鈥橠oherty leads a and wows with his stand-up.
Then, beat the January blues with by local theatre group Three Spires Guildhall and the continuing run of the new .
For music lovers
Music lovers can enjoy the premiere of a winter musical fantasia from as well as spectacular well-known Christmas classical music from the , the , folk music from and an uplifting concert.
Markets and festive food
A will fill the Arts Centre Foyer on 6 December with an array of affordable sustainable present ideas. Festive fayre will also be available across campus, ranging from gingerbread lattes to Christmas cookies.
is offering a special Christmas menu providing a relaxing opportunity to catch up with friends and loved ones as the season unfolds.
Book now
For a full roundup of seasonal fun, explore the Christmas-related events and activities taking place on campusLink opens in a new window or look at the .
