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Dunbar SciFest 2012

Dunbar SciFest 2012 was organised by the Science sub-group of Dunbar Primary School’s Parent Council.

Gastronaut meets astronaut

Space food for an adventurous future. NSEW press launch 2012 with Helen Sharman, Brian Ratcliffe and Robin Fegen.

DayGlo - Y Touring theatre company

A new play about punks, personalised medicine, cancer and genetic testing.

Reading Science Week 2012

Get hands-on with science in the high street with lots of fizzing, whizzing, banging and clanging.

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Events near you: Wednesday, 10 October, 2012

 
Breed: The British and their dogs
Saturday, 6 October, 2012 - 10:00 to Thursday, 14 March, 2013 - 17:00
Manchester Museum

The history of the British Isles and its inhabitants, both human and canine, has long been entwined. Breed reveals the enduring and affectionate relationship between the British people and their dogs and explores the very beginnings of pedigree dog breeding in Britain.

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There is no I in team.
Wednesday, 10 October, 2012 - 10:00 to 12:00
The Lamb

The perfect team should be filled with selfless players all working together under great leadership towards a collective goal, right? Well – maybe not necessarily. Because it turns out that that there are examples from nature where animals – ants, birds and fish – can accomplish spectacular things as a ‘team’ but do so without a leader and just by going about with their own business.

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Understanding animal research
Wednesday, 10 October, 2012 - 16:00 to 17:00
Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham

Over the last 20 years, medical research has moved further away from unnecessary animal testing, but some experiments just can't be done without it. What are the life-changing treatments that depend on animal research? And what does the political landscape look like, both in the UK and abroad? Join scientist and broadcaster Adam Rutherford and cancer researcher Fran Balkwill to learn how animal research is boosting animal welfare, increasing alternatives to animal use and creating tougher regulations on animal testing while still making medical breakthroughs.

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Einstein's cosmic messengers
Wednesday, 10 October, 2012 - 19:30 to 21:30
Hunter Halls, University of Glasgow

Join world-renowned composer, multimedia artist and performer Andrea Centazzo for a remarkable fusion of science and art that celebrates the exciting new field of  Gravitational-Wave Astronomy.

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National Science & Engineering Week Information session London
Wednesday, 10 October, 2012 - 20:00 to 22:00
Dana Studio, Dana Centre

Every year over 2 million people take part in National Science & Engineering Week (NSEW) events around the UK.

Lots of different organisations use the week as a platform for raising the profile of their organisation locally. Museums and other visitor venues use the Week to widen and develop audiences.  Community groups might organise a family fun day with a science twist, the possibilities are endless! 

At this workshop you will find out about:  

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There Is No I In Team
Wednesday, 10 October, 2012 - 23:00 to Thursday, 11 October, 2012 - 01:00
Upstairs at the Lamb

The perfect team should be filled with selfless players all working together under great leadership towards a collective goal, right? Well – maybe not necessarily.  Because it turns out that that there are examples from nature where animals can accomplish spectacular things as a ‘team’ but do so without a leader and just by going about with their own business.

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