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Throughout October 2009, the
UK Department
of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is promoting its
Festival of Learning. Learning for pleasure is about 'discovering
new things, building skills and knowledge and getting the most out of our free
time'. Cafe Scientifique is taking part in the festival with lots of events
in new and different places and new and different formats.
Beamish,
Bristol,
Coventry,
Dorchester,
Exeter, ,
Leeds,
Leamington spa,
London,
Newcastle,
Portsmouth,
Salisbury,
Sheffield,
Stockton,
Wallingford,
Washington
Events
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Where: |
Coventry
Central Library Coventry, Smithford Way, Coventry, CV1 1FY |
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Date: |
Monday 26th October, 7.30pm – 9.00pm, |
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Description: |
Why
dieting is bad for us and what we can do to improve our health
Free talks by
dietician Lucy Aphramor in Coventry and Leamington Spa.
She will
be explaining the scientific reasons why dieting isn't good for us and
looking at the way science is misrepresented to promote weight loss.
Lucy will also introduce a safe alternative approach which makes us feel
better and really will improve our health in the long term.
Leaflet
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Where: |
Dorchester
The
Corn Exchange, Dorchester Municipal Buildings, High Street, Dorchester DT1 1HF |
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Date: |
Wednesday 21st October 2009 -- 7pm |
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Description: |
Discover the truth behind Polar
Expeditions!
Watch
original footage of the first crossing of the Antarctic in 1956/8. The 45-minute
film follows the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic expedition, led by Sir Vivian
Fuchs, the first Director of the British Antarctic Survey. This will be preceded
by a short talk by Peter Fuchs (Sir Vivian’s son).
This will be followed by a talk by Professor Simon
Boxall on the Cape Farewell expeditions to the Arctic. These expeditions bring
scientists, artists, musicians and film makers together in the High Arctic to do
research and investigate the impact of climate change in our polar regions. The
voyages have involved musicians such as K T Tunstall and Jarvis Cocker, artists
like Antony Gormley and Rachel Whiteread, writers such as Ian McEwan and Vikram
Seth, and the comedian, Marcus Brigstock.
Free refreshments.
Tickets are free but there are limited numbers
available. They can be collected from the Thomas Hardye School and Great Western
Camping from Monday 12th October. |
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Where: |
Exeter
Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter |
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Date: |
Monday 5th October 2009 -- 6pm |
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Description: |
Deplacing
future memory
Art exhibition and music
performance |
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Where: |
Exeter
Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter |
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Date: |
Monday 5th October 2009 -- 8:30pm |
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Description: |
Deplacing
future memory
Talk and discussion |
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Where: |
Exeter
Byrne
House, St Germans Road, University of
Exeter |
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Date: |
Tuesday 6th October 2009 -- 1 - 2:30pm |
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Description: |
The function of science in
society
Free discussion group |
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Where: |
Exeter
Byrne
House, St Germans Road, University of
Exeter |
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Date: |
Tuesday 13th October 2009 -- 1 - 2:30pm |
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Description: |
The representation of
science in the media
Free discussion group |
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Where: |
Exeter
Byrne
House, St Germans Road, University of
Exeter |
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Date: |
Tuesday 20th October 2009 -- 1 - 2:30pm |
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Description: |
What
drives the scientific agenda?
Free discussion group |
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Where: |
Portsmouth
Ashcroft
Arts Centre, Osbourne Road, Fareham |
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Date: |
Friday 30th October 2009 -- 7:30 - 9:30pm |
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Description: |
Cafe Scientifique at the
Ashcroft
With FameLab winners Tom
Whyntie and Andrew Pontzen |
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Where: |
London
The Antelope, 76 Mitcham Rd, Tooting,
SW17 9NG Tel: 08721 077 077 |
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Date: |
Monday 19th October 2009 |
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Description: |
A world without mean
Screening of short
independent documentary film on the 'shrinking' Y chromosome, followed by
discussion.
Plus a comedy pub quiz, and a
chance to chat with the filmakers |
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Where: |
London
The Horse
Hospital, Colonnade, Bloomsbury,
WC1N 1HX |
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Date: |
Monday 26th October 2009 |
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Description: |
Sounds like ...
Talks on sound and perception, junk instrument
making, and a Sound-art installation are on the cards at this former equine
hospital.
The evening ends with
a live performance by the
band From Honey to Ashes, featuring their custom-built electronic
instruments. |
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Where: |
London
Monty's (Bar) 149 Brick Lane, London |
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Date: |
Friday 30th October 2009 |
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Description: |
Strange science
With
leading thinkers on the unexplained, including: Chris French (editor of Skeptic
magazine); Nick Pope (former head of the MOD's UFO Project); Steve Parsons(of
Para Science); Nathalia Gjersoe (experimental Psychologist).
Also live Magic from Fabio Tartarini (crime psychologist by day), then see how
much you know really know about the paranormal in our pub quiz.
Believer or skeptic, come and join in the
debate, take it all in, or just grow increasingly more freaked out...There
will be lots of questions, but this is not your school, we are not your
teachers and to some things there are no right answers. Come and be confused
with us, as Halloween meets cafe scientifique.
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Where: |
Salisbury
Salisbury Arts Centre |
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Date: |
Tuesday 28th October 2009 -- 6-7pm and 8-9pm |
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Description: |
Musical Science
James Stretton
Salisbury Café
Scientifique invites Salisbury’s musicians & singers to join James for an
evening of musical science.
Free refreshments. |
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Where: |
Leeds
The Wardrobe (basement club) |
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Date: |
Wednesday 21st October 2009 -- 8pm |
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Description: |
The evolution of music
Zoe Cormier (Journalist, Writer and Guerrilla Scientist)
Change the way you think about music and science.
Free gig, free refreshments, good music, interesting ideas.
Band – the Spirit of Play |
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Where: |
Leeds
South Leeds
Sports Centre |
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Date: |
Thursday 22nd October 2009 -- 8pm |
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Description: |
Exercise and science: body, mind and beyond
Andrea Utley
What makes a
good sports performer – exercise, training, psychology, concentration, or
something more? How to get the best out of yourself by using a holistic
approach.
Free tea and
coffee. |
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Where: |
Leeds
South Leeds
Sports Centre |
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Date: |
Thursday 29th October 2009 -- 8pm |
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Description: |
Science and sport: bend it like Beckham and spin it like Serena
Carlton Cooke
Carlton (Director
of Research at Leeds Metropolitan University and Carnegie Professor of Sport and
Exercise) will demonstrate and discuss sporting skills.
Free tea and
coffee. |
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Where: |
Leeds
The Islamic
Centre, Spencer Place, Chapeltown |
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Date: |
Tuesday 27th October 2009 -- 8pm |
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Description: |
Islam
and Science
Gomati
Free discussion evening
Free tea and
coffee. |
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Where: |
Wallingford
The
Red
Lion,
Brightwell cum Sotwell |
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Date: |
Monday 12th October 2009 -- 8pm |
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Description: |
The science and art of brewing
Chris Hearn
Ever wondered how your beer is brewed?
Do you know all about the hard-working
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae? Are you up for the
challenge of learning whilst you sup at your local?
Audience
members will be entitled to sample a free half-pint of beer from Loddon Brewery
after the talk! |
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Where: |
Leamington Spa
Central Library Coventry, Smithford Way, Coventry, CV1 1FY |
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Date: |
Monday 26th October, 7.30pm – 9.00pm, |
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Description: |
Why
dieting is bad for us and what we can do to improve our health
Free talks by
dietician Lucy Aphramor in Coventry and Leamington Spa.
She will
be explaining the scientific reasons why dieting isn't good for us and
looking at the way science is misrepresented to promote weight loss.
Lucy will also introduce a safe alternative approach which makes us feel
better and really will improve our health in the long term.
Leaflet
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Where: |
Stockton
Arc
Art Centre |
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Date: |
Monday 26th October 10:30 am onwards |
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Description: |
Spellbinding
Science
All day drop in session of hands on science demonstrations. We will explain
how your brain tricks you during optical illusions and treat you to some awe
inspiring science demos. Science is very often behind magician's tricks and
we will show you how!
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Where: |
Newcastle
The
Gate leisure complex |
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Date: |
Thursday 26th October 12:00 pm onwards |
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Description: |
Spellbinding
Science
All day drop in session of hands on science demonstrations. We will explain
how your brain tricks you during optical illusions and treat you to some awe
inspiring science demos. Science is very often behind magician's tricks and
we will show you how!
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Where: |
Washington
Service Station |
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Date: |
Saturday 31st October 11:00 am onwards |
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Description: |
Spellbinding
Science
All day drop in session of hands on science demonstrations. We will explain
how your brain tricks you during optical illusions and treat you to some awe
inspiring science demos. Science is very often behind magician's tricks and
we will show you how!
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Where: |
Beamish
Museum's Regional Resource Centre |
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Date: |
Friday 30th October 10:30 am - 17:00 |
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Description: |
Science in a
suitcase
Drop in session of hands on science demonstrations. We will show you some
awe inspiring science demonstrations to explain the basic principles behind
all kinds of forces: magnetism friction and electricity and best of all you
get to have a go!
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Where: |
Bristol
Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, Easteld Road
Places are limited so to avoid disappointment, please let us know you are
coming. Email:stars@soundsofscience.co.uk
(Or call us on: 0117 903 8294)
Cost:
£1 |
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Date: |
Wednesday 28 October, arrive at 7.30pm |
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Description: |
A Night Under The Stars
Interested in the stars but not sure what to look for in the
night sky? This event is aimed at people with no prior knowledge of astronomy,
so bring the whole family and we’ll help you tell The Plough from Pegasus. We’ll
provide an indoor guide in an inatable planetarium, show you how to use a
telescope and then, weather permitting, head out under the real night sky. Wrap
up warm and prepare for a short walk to the Downs!
Poster
(including a map) |
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Where: |
Bristol
The Pierian Centre,
27 Portland Square,
Bristol BS2 8SA |
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Date: |
Monday 26thth October 7:30 - 8:00pm |
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Description: |
Mibira Physics and the
Songs of Iron
A Science Café with Nhamburo Ziyenge and Fidelis
Mherembi
This
unique collision of African traditional music and cutting-edge physics sheds
light in all directions! Physicist Nhamburo Ziyenge is joined by mbira
master Fidelis Mherembi for an evening of
learning and pleasure – an evening that unites the worlds of music and
science, of tradition and research.
Since the days
of Ancient Greece music and science have been seen as twins.
Nhamburo Ziyenge revives this ancient
tradition with an evening that first
introduces the subtleties of the Zimbabwean thumb piano, the mbira – and
then uses them to explore some of of the fundamental laws of physics. With
dazzling performance by mbira master Fidelis
Mherembi!
Sponsorship by The Festival of Learning means that this
unique Science Café is FREE! Booking essential on 0117 924 4512 or
info@pieriancentre.com
Poster
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Where: |
Sheffield
The Winter Gardens |
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Date: |
Saturday 24th October 11am-4pm |
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Description: |
Street Science
Mike Hoyland
and Matthew Smithson will be demonstrating how to immerse carbon dioxide bubbles
underneath water and make ice-cream with liquid nitrogen. Passers by will be
invited to explain and understand! |
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