The main focus of the morning is "The Salters' Challenge", which is common to all the Festivals. This is a competitive, practical activity, for which no advance preparation is required. In the afternoon students tackle "The University Challenge", which is a practical investigation chosen by the University. This is usually followed by a "fun" lecture or "pops and bangs" demonstration. The day ends with a short prizegiving at which the winning schools receive prizes and all participants receive fun prizes and certificates.