Chelmsford Science Festival is back for 2026! This year, as well as our usual presence at the Family Science Weekend, we are running a schools' careers experience day as part of Playable Worlds, a series of events focused on the gaming industry.
We are looking for members / volunteers who could help us with these events at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford.
Playable Worlds Careers Experience Day – Wednesday 21 October
This interactive event will focus on careers in the game design industry. There will be talks, workshops and networking. It is aimed at students in school years 9-11 and has been designed with young people for young people. We are looking for volunteers who could help to supervise the sessions (no prior knowledge or experience required) and possibly participate in the group activities and game demos. If you would like to find out more, please contact
Family Science Weekend – Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October
An ever-popular weekend attended by over 7000 people, the campus will be alive with fun, hands-on activities for all the family! Could you spare a few hours on Saturday or Sunday to help us out with the CSES exhibits? Everything is prepared and a full briefing will be provided, you just need to turn up. Please contact
We invite you to join us at Anglia Ruskin University for our new season of FREE evening lectures.
Our social calendar kicks off with a gathering on October 29th and then a Christmas get-together on December 10th. Please book your places via the event links – dates for 2027 will be published shortly.
We will also be taking part in the Chelmsford Science Festival, including the ever-popular Family Weekend and a gaming industry careers event for schools.
This year, our (ever-expanding!) programme of Christmas Lectures for schools includes talks on unsolved maths problems, the ice age and aliens.
Read on for further details of the evening talks.
As part of Playable Worlds, SPARK! is inviting gamers of all backgrounds and skill levels to submit a blog about their gaming experiences.
Gaming is so much more than high scores, leaderboards, and achievements—it's about the friendships we make, the adventures we share, the challenges we overcome, and the unforgettable moments along the way.
Whether you game online or face-to-face, love solo quests or thrive in a team, you're part of an incredible community, and we’d like your story to be heard.
We're looking for blog submissions from everyone. It doesn't matter if you've just picked up your first controller, spend your evenings exploring new worlds, compete in esports, or game professionally. Every experience brings a fresh perspective, and every voice helps make our community thrive.
As part of Playable Worlds, SPARK! is inviting 5 to 25 year olds to get their creative hats on and take part in their Design a Video Game Character competition, with the chance to win a £50 voucher in each age category!
Read more: Playable Worlds – Video Game Character Competition
As part of the upcoming Chelmsford Science Festival, we are thrilled to invite your school to participate in the Playable Worlds youth-led gaming fringe festival coming to Chelmsford this October.
We are officially booking school groups for our dedicated Careers Experience Day on Wednesday 21 October, and want to ensure your students have the opportunity to attend. This is open to years 9-11.
To sign your school up to this event, please complete the simple registration form at: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/r6HQT8wGBh.
On Wednesday, 23 September 2026, Roger Pittock and Ed Bye represented CSES (Chelmsford Science and Engineering Society) at the annual Braintree Careers Fair, held at the Chelmsford City Racecourse.
Supported by Braintree District Council, the event aimed to raise awareness of post-16 opportunities—including Further Education, Higher Education, Apprenticeships, and Employment—for Year 11 students. The fair brought together over 1,800 students from eight Braintree District schools (Alec Hunter Academy, Tabor Academy, Notley High School, Hedingham School, Honywood School, Ramsey Academy, Maltings Academy, Rickstones Academy).
In line with the CSES mission, Roger and Ed actively promoted various aspects of STEM, engaging students and encouraging them to explore STEM career paths through interactive, hands-on demonstrations and explanations.
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