# Event Details - **Event Name**: Science is Lit - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Big Manny's Story of Science, Social Media and SuccessAbout this EventJoin award-winning science communicator, author and content creator Big Manny for an inspiring evening exploring the intersection of science, social media and success.Known for making the periodic table and Bunsen burners cool again, Big Manny has captivated millions through his entertaining, educational and experimental STEM content. In this engaging talk, he'll share his journey from studying biomedical science to becoming one of the UK's most recognisable science communicators, as well as the lessons he's learned building an audience of more than three million followers across TikTok and Instagram.Discover how science communication is evolving in the digital age, why representation in STEM matters, and how curiosity can open unexpected doors. Whether you're a student, educator, aspiring creator, science enthusiast or simply curious about the world around you, this promises to be an insightful and entertaining evening.About Big MannyEmanuel Wallace (Big Manny) is a 26-year-old science-first content creator, music artist and author. Holding a Master's degree in Biomedical Science, he creates age-friendly and classroom-friendly content that inspires audiences to engage with science in fun and accessible ways.With a combined following of over three million across TikTok and Instagram, Manny has appeared on Blue Peter, regularly collaborates with BBC Bitesize, and is helping to inspire the next generation of scientists through his innovative approach to STEM communication.His debut children's book, Science Is Lit, was published in August 2024.Free Tickets for under 16s and discounted student ticketsRecommended age 10+All children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 or over.Part of Chelmsford Science Festival 2026[DR 04.09.26] - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chelmsford/science-is-lit/100001988306632662 - **Event Categories**: fitness, science-fair, Art, literary-art, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Doors Open At: 6:00 PM - Duration: 1 hour - Location: ARU Chelmsford - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 10, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Chelmsford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: ARU Chelmsford - **lat**: 51.7412748 - **long**: 0.4748568 - **full address**: ARU Chelmsford, Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Science is Lit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4f4187a700bce367a634b32b31709ea8a54205b79276244ebb2c2f100a082e3d-rimg-w768-h768-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1789801284 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Science is Lit being held? - **A:** Science is Lit takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at ARU Chelmsford, Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Science is Lit? - **A:** Science is Lit is organized by Anglia Ruskin University - Community Engagement. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Science is Lit", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4f4187a700bce367a634b32b31709ea8a54205b79276244ebb2c2f100a082e3d-rimg-w768-h768-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1789801284", "startDate": "2026-10-22T18:30:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-10-22T19:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chelmsford/science-is-lit/100001988306632662", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "ARU Chelmsford", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Bishop Hall Lane", "postalCode": "CM1 1SQ", "addressLocality": "Chelmsford", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.7412748", "longitude": "0.4748568" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Big Manny's Story of Science, Social Media and Success", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-19", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-22T19:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-09-19", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "10.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chelmsford/science-is-lit/100001988306632662" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-19", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/chelmsford/science-is-lit/100001988306632662", "price": "10.00", "name": "Adult Ticket" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-19", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/chelmsford/science-is-lit/100001988306632662", "price": "5.00", "name": "Student Ticket" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-19", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/chelmsford/science-is-lit/100001988306632662", "price": 0, "name": "Free Child Ticket" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Anglia Ruskin University - Community Engagement", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/anglia-ruskin-university-community-engagement/22554261", "description": "Anglia Ruskin University aims to positively engage with its wider community. 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