Imagining science

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4. Event / activity title:

Imagining science

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11. Event start and end date and time:

Monday, 18 March, 2013 - 09:00 to Friday, 22 March, 2013 - 05:00

13. Name of your organisation/school:

University of Reading

12. Other timing notes:

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

15. Venue:

University of Reading Central Gallery

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Yes

20. Event booking type:

Free

22. Event sponsors:

Fisher Scientific, Eppendorf, PeproTech Ltd

23. First name:

Immy

24. Surname:

Smith

26. Email:

i.smith@reading.ac.uk [1]

19. How many people are you expecting to attend?:

200

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9. Type of event / activity (tick all that apply):

Exhibition/Display

Hands-on activities

Quiz

10. Keywords:

Biology

Brain

General Science

Nature

18. Who is the intended audience?:

Adults

Professionals

Secondary schools

Sixth form students

Specialist groups

University students

6. Event/activity description (max 300 words):

Science is the systematic study of the world around us, and art is the expression of creativity. Imagination is what links the two. "Imagining Science: Scientific investigation and the art of imagination" is a science-themed art exhibition of the artwork of three scientist-artists, Sally Hunter (Cambridge), Immy Smith (Reading) and Michelle Anderst (Seattle). The exhibition looks at the way science and art investigate the world around us, and how imaginative thinking contributes to each in different ways, with a focus on collaboration. In addition to artworks, the exhibition includes electron microscope images of everyday objects, fluorescent images of cells, and opportunities to take part in games and drawing activities. One of the artists (Immy Smith) will be available to chat 12-2pm daily, and an exhibition catalogue featuring high quality printing of artworks from the exhibition is being sold in aid of Brain Tumour research and Alzheimer's disease research. Open: 9am - 5pm daily Mon-Fri. Parking available. Cover Image: 'Memories of a Machine' by Immy Smith (UK) and Luca Rossi (Italy)

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University of Reading, Central Gallery

Art Department, 1 Earley Gate

Reading

Berkshire

RG6 7BE

United Kingdom

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