NI Science Festival

Nockemann, P. (Organiser)
Rachael Thomas (Organiser)
Goodrich, P. (Organiser)
Madhukailya, S. (Organiser)
Oumabady, S. (Organiser)

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition

Description

Ever wondered what powers the device you use every day? From cobalt in batteries to rare earth elements in speakers, your smartphone is packed with critical minerals that connect the world—but also raise big questions about supply, sustainability, and the future of technology.

Join researchers from the RiSC+ Network and iRECYCLE-Malaysia project for a hands-on workshop in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast. Explore mineral samples up close, uncover their surprising journey from mine to mobile, and discover how science is re-imagining supply chains to make them more resilient and sustainable.

Bring your curiosity—your phone will never look the same again!

Period	13 Feb 2026
Event type	Exhibition
Location	Belfast, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	Regional