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Close up image of an electric car being charged

Evidence of a cascading positive tipping point towards electric vehicles

Wednesday 23 October

Electric vehicles (EVs) can reduce road transport emissions and have recently seen rapid innovation, decline in cost and a rise in popularity. Past a tipping point where uptake becomes self-propelling, EVs could irreversibly replace internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs), as industry discontinues conventional production chains. Speaker Dr Jean-Francois Mercure will provide evidence that this tipping point likely lies within the next few years in lead markets, which could spill out into peripheral vehicle markets across the rest of the world.

Hawaiian Bird Finger Puppet and Mask Craft Activity

Saturday 26 October

Birdwatching is an interest shared by many in the UK. Have you ever wondered about birds from other parts of the world? In Hawai'i, 2024 has been designated The Year of the Forest Birds. These birds have important ecological and cultural roles in Hawai'i but are at risk; of the 84 known forest bird species, only 26 remain today, 24 of which are listed as endangered. Join us at the Pitt Rivers Museum to learn about these wonderful birds and ways to protect them, whilst making Hawaiian bird finger puppets and masks. Image credit: Harmony on Planet Earth

Fantasy Futures: Guardians of Oxford

November 11-24

Seamlessly blending the real world and computer-generated content, Fantasy Futures takes you on a journey through Oxford – but not as you know it. The city’s gargoyles have guarded it for centuries – now they are locked in a battle with ancient and modern enemies to protect the dreaming spires from a new threat. This free, family-friendly, monster-themed interactive experience, inside a customised city centre venue, will lead you through a multisensory, gamified environment, featuring the latest motion capture and Extended Reality (XR) technologies.