Norwich High School for Girls Sponsors the 10th Anniversary Norwich Science Festival

Posted on 5th November 2025

We are thrilled to be partnering with the Norwich Science Festival, which takes place from 14th-21st February 2026.

Norwich High School for Girls is once again partnering with the Norwich Science Festival as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

2026 marks our third consecutive year of sponsoring a vital series of STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) careers talks at the Festival.

Imagining a Bold New Future & Championing Women in STEMM

The 2026 Norwich Science Festival will be based around the inspiring theme, ‘Your World, Reimagined.‘ The Festival invites everyone to “press pause on the way things are and imagine something new,” stepping into a space where science meets creativity to spark new possibilities. The programme will explore how we might transform our world and the things that matter most, asking questions: How might new technologies transform your health and well-being? What could climate action mean for the homes and communities we live in? And what would you change if you had the tools of science, innovation, technology and creativity at your fingertips?

Our continued partnership with the Science Festival reflects our commitment to champion women in STEMM and is an exciting opportunity for our students to see themselves reflected in the highest levels of scientific achievement.

At Norwich High School for Girls, our girls-first ethos equips our students to be the creative, scientific and imaginative leaders of the ‘reimagined world’ that the Science Festival will explore. As we reimagine what the future could look like, Norwich High wants to empower students to play their part in actively designing a future where historic gender imbalances in STEMM are eliminated.

Meet the Trailblazers: Our Sponsored STEMM Careers Talks

This year, we are proud to support three powerful STEMM talks, showcasing the diverse and impactful opportunities available for women in science and technology:

STEMM Careers: Captain Henrietta Davies | Emergency Aviation
Wed 18th Feb, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Bread Source, Norwich Cathedral Refectory
Meet Captain Henrietta Davies, pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance, who after earning her commercial licence at the age of 19, now flies critical care missions across the region. Her work combines rapid decision-making, teamwork and technical skill to save lives. Henrietta will offer amazing insight into her work flying Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) missions – an unmissable event for those interested in a career in aviation!

STEMM Careers: Dr Clara Nellist | The Building Blocks of the Universe
Fri 20th Feb, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, The Auditorium, The Forum
Join Dr Clara Nellist, particle physicist and science communicator, for an insight into her career journey thus far! Known for her popular and accessible science videos on TikTok and YouTube, today, Clara works at CERN – the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. In this inspiring talk, Clara shares how she built a career in cutting-edge research, and the challenges she faced along the way, along with her top tips for thriving in STEMM.

STEMM Careers: Opportunities in Science Panel
Sat 21st Feb, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, The Auditorium, The Forum
A career in science and technology can take you places you’d never expect – from cutting-edge labs to creative industries. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or practical guidance, this panel of dynamic speakers will be sure to spark motivation for those interested in science careers.

“To be part of the Norwich Science Festival as it marks a decade of inspiring curiosity is a privilege. Our commitment to empowering young women in STEMM fields is an important part of our mission at Norwich High School for Girls. By sponsoring these career talks, we engage with the Festival’s theme of reimagining the future – giving students the insights and incredible female role models they need to see themselves as the scientists and innovators of tomorrow. This platform is vital for challenging stereotypes and demonstrating the immense potential of women in these dynamic fields.”

— Anne Farthing, Head of Science at Norwich High School for Girls

Norwich Science Festival returns from Saturday 14th – Saturday 21st February 2026. Since first launching back in 2016, the Festival has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated annual events, bringing together scientists, artists, schools, families and curious minds of all ages. The full programme for the 2026 festival, including the panel session speakers, will be announced soon. Tickets go on sale on Thursday 27th November.

To book tickets for the free STEMM careers talks and for all the latest news and updates from the Festival, visit their website: https://norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/

“We are so delighted to collaborate with Norwich High School on this fantastic series of talks, showcasing the many and varied careers in STEMM. These talks will join a whole host of science entertainment over the Festival – from duelling dinos to grooving on the moon, biomimicry engineering to building cam machines! There’s plenty for adults too – so we hope to see lots of parents and pupils come along and enjoy all that Norwich Science Festival has to offer!”

Claire Mutimer, Festival Producer
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