Future Island-Island | NI Science Festival 2025

Architects of Change: Design a Board Game to Fight Beach and Marine Plastic Waste

Spark creativity and empower young changemakers in a hands-on workshop, designing a board game while considering the impact of beach and marine plastic waste and its effect on the natural ecosystem.

Ages 6-11

Building a Regenerative Design Ecosystem

Discover the power of regenerative design in this inspiring talk, exploring solutions to our climate and ecological emergency. Learn how ideas developed in collaboration with Rathlin Island shape a regenerative future and join Northern Ireland’s growing movement.

Ages 18+ (Adult accompaniment for school-leaver-aged participants)

Wonderful Wool – The Story of Rathin Wool, Its Journey and Potential - Belfast

Discover the remarkable journey of Rathlin wool from raw material to vibrant resource. Learn how the island's wool is processed through local collaboration and crafted into new materials, and watch as live demonstrations and bring the transformation to life, creating yarn, rope, and unique creations.

All Ages

Our Future, Our Island

Turn waste into creativity and sustainability through the power of music at this on-day workshop on Rathlin Island.

Ages 16+

Exploring the Inaccessible in VR: Rathlin's Seabed and Sealife

Embark on an immersive VR journey into Rathlin Island’s seabed and marine life, exploring vibrant underwater landscapes, meeting local sea life, and engaging with real stories of sustainability and conservation.

Ages 10+

Mind the Sound

Explore how music and sound shape social spaces in this half-day workshop. Learn from Columbian musicians how to craft creative sound experiences through building relationships, personal expression, and environmental connection.

Ages 16+

Ocean Plastics – From Problem to Potential

Uncover the potential of circular design as we explore innovative approaches to tackling ocean plastic waste.

Ages 16+

The Challenges of Silage Wrap

Across Northern Ireland's farms, black silage wrap is a familiar sight. This session examines the challenges of recycling this material, and discusses sustainable solutions for managing farm-based plastic waste in the sector.

All Ages

Wonderful Wool – The Story of Rathin Wool, Its Journey and Potential - Rathlin

Discover the remarkable journey of Rathlin wool from raw material to vibrant resource. Learn how the island's wool is processed through local collaboration and crafted into new materials, and watch as live demonstrations and bring the transformation to life, creating yarn, rope, and unique creations.

All Ages

Waste Management on Greenland - Challenges From An Island Perspective.

All Ages

Rathlin - An Island of Maritime Stories: Learning From Oral History

Discover the rich history of self-reliance on Northern Ireland’s only inhabited offshore island through oral histories and stories shared by Rathlin islanders.

All Ages

Solastalgia: Embodying Nature’s Grief and Healing

Blending nature connection and creative expression, this workshop explores the emotional impact of environmental change. Through forest bathing and intuitive art, you will reflect on personal and planetary health, crafting a deeper sense of hope and sustainability.

All Ages

Foyle Science Showcase

Sharing Future Island-Island's work on sustainability, design, and community collaboration at the Foyle Science Show. Explore how we’re creating a greener, more sustainable future at our exhibit.

All Ages