Tag: science
Journey to the Interior of the Earth with the Institute of Physics
by formaldehyde on Nov.14, 2012, under Uncategorized
The Institute of Physics South Central Branch invite you to a talk by Drs. Hoeber and Skinner on 20th of November from 7 to 8pm at the Chichester Lecture Theatre on Sussex Campus. Promising to be an interesting discussion the event is free to all.
For more information and directions to the venue please visit the Sussex University website here.
Science and Engineering Week, 9th — 18th March
by formaldehyde on Feb.20, 2012, under Uncategorized
National Science & Engineering Week is now in its 18th year and this year’s celebration of science, engineering and technology is a whirlwind of events, activities, experiments and discovery which really has something for everybody. Brighton has made a fantastic effort and has scheduled a whole host of events including the Brighton Science Festival and a range of lectures, hands on activities and demonstrations in a one day event at Bournemouth University and an informative presentation from the Dayglo Theatre of Debate.
Sir Roland Jackson, Chief Executive of the British Science Association, who organise National Science & Engineering Week, said: “We are impressed with how well Brighton has embraced National Science & Engineering Week and planned some great events to celebrate the wonders of the sciences. If anyone has a chance to go along to one, I’m sure they’d have a lot of fun.”
So, from 9–18 March, National Science & Engineering Week will see art galleries, universities, schools and science centres around Brighton looking at the role science plays in our lives, from the fun and fantastical, to the serious and profound. Make sure your community knows what’s out there to get their brains round.
Highlights in Brighton include:
Our World in Motion 13 March 2012 10:00 – 17:00
This one day event has been designed to dovetail the theme of NSEW 2012 with disciplines associated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Chelsea School of Sport at the University of Brighton.
Five speakers (three external and two in-house) will deliver keynote presentations on a broad spectrum of subjects including global epidemics (Pharmacy), electromobility (Engineering), mobility in sport (Sport Science), faunal and floral migration (Ecology) and cryospheric change (Geology) to a mixed audience of academics, university and sixth form students, U3A members and the general public, all of whom will be invited to participate in wide-ranging discussions of the issues.
The venue is the Cockcroft hall on the Moulsecoomb Site of the university. This is the fourth meeting arranged by these organisers, the second related specifically to the NSEW theme.
Place: Cockcroft Building, University of Brighton, BN2 4GJ
Open to: Adults, Professionals, Secondary schools, Sixth form students, University students
Admission Cost: Free
Contact Details: Margaret Allen, mj_allen@btinternet.com
Dayglo — Theatre of Debate Film Screening 13 March 2012 10:00 – 17:00
“Pharmacogenetics is not something most Year 10 pupils usually discuss or have an opinion on, but now most are able to explain the ideas behind it and have an insight on how it may affect their future.”
Riffat Wall, Head of science, Urmston Grammar, Manchester
‘DayGlo’ by Abi Bown, Y Touring’s latest Theatre of Debate® project, explores the social, moral, scientific, economic and political questions raised by advances in pharmacogenetics.
This discussion will deal with issues such as genetic screening, terminal illness and inherited genetic disorders including sickle cell anaemia. The screening is suitable for students aged 14 and above and is designed to support the achievement of attainment targets outlined for Key Stage 4 across Science, 21st Century Science, English, Drama, RS, Citizenship, and PSHE by engaging pupils and their teachers in an informed discussion. The production is also supported by full teaching resources for pre and post-performance work in the classroom.
Place: Duke of York’s Picturehouse, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4JQ
Open to: Adults, Professionals, Secondary schools, Sixth form students, University students
Admission Cost: £2.50
Contact Details: Adele Geddes 02075203090 a.geddes@ytouring.org.uk
Full details about events happening in your specific area, including in local schools, can be found by searching the online programme at www.nsew.org.uk (many school events are only open to pupils/their families, so to view details of these the ‘show private events’ box needs to be ticked) or contact the British Science Association press office at press@britishscienceassociation.org or on 020 7019 4946.
Free Physics Lecture
by jackie on Jan.22, 2012, under Uncategorized
The IoP (Institute of Physics) are presenting an exciting free lecture entitled “Blasts from the Past” on the 24th of January 2012. Guest lecturer Prof. Nial Tanvir (University of Leicester) will be talking about “using distant explosions to explore the distant universe.
The lecture is free and open to all, non-scientists especially welcome! And begins at 7pm in the Chichester 1 Lecture Theatre on the University of Sussex Campus.
For more information please visit their website here
Institute of Physics (Brighton) FREE lecture.
by jackie on Nov.18, 2011, under Uncategorized
Directions to the venue are at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/findus and information on parking is available from http://www.sussex.ac.uk/efm/services/transport/campus–parking/where-to-park-on–campus .
Everybody is welcome and admission to the lecture is free. There is no need to book.
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