Reading Science Week 2012
Join us for Reading Science Week to celebrate science, engineering and technology first hand with a range of fantastic events for everyone. Whether its watching science buskers in the town centre on Saturday afternoon, star gazing at Reading University, finding out about biodiversity in your garden at the Museum for English Rural Life or attending a prestigious public lecture at the University - there is something for everyone! Fun for all the family, regardless of the weather. FREE, suitable for everyone Free entry, suitable for over 18s only How the relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gave birth to psychoanalysis. £6/£4.50 entry Professor Ian Rowland on whether certain foods can help lower the risk of developing cancer. Come along and discover Meet Mother Nature at MERL! Find out about the science of nature and biodiversity from local conservation groups. Free, suitable for everyone.
The following events will be taking place but more may be added nearer the time so watch this space!Friday 9 March
Stargazing: explore the universe from the comfort of Reading
18:00, Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading.FREE, suitable for everyone. Saturday 10 March
Science Busking: Get hands-on with science in the high street
12:00-15:00, Broad Street ReadingCome see science in action live in the centre of Reading with lots of fizzing, whizzing, banging and clanging right in front of your eyes! Science buskers will be performing lots of fun and funky science throughout the afternoon. Saturday 10 March
MORE Stargazing: explore the universe from the comfort of Reading
18:00, Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading.Ever wanted to explore the Universe but can't get a ride on a rocket? Join us for an evening of Star Gazing at the University of Reading, where local astronomers will use telescopes to guide you through views of the planets, stars and other delights of the night sky.
This event will be held outdoors so warm clothing and sensible shoes are advised. We will have the use of the pavilion building and hot drinks will be available. The site is wheelchair and pushchair accessible. Please note that what you see will depend on the amount of cloud cover on the night.FREE, suitable for everyone. Monday 12 March
Cafe Scientifique: The science behind the headlines
19:30, Déjà vu Bar and Eatery, 61 St. Mary's Butts, Reading, RG1 2LGJoin the Society for General Microbiology to discuss the science behind recent stories in the headlines. Tuesday 13 March
Film Screening: 'A Dangerous Method'
19:00, Reading Film Theatre, Whiteknights Campus, Reading.Tuesday 13 March
The structure of stuff is sweet
19:00, Oakford Social Club, 53 Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1PZ. Come and learn the mysterious behaviour of the molecules in crystals using slinkies, marshmallows, coctail sticks and sweets! Free entry, suitable for adults aged 18+ Wednesday 14 March
Public lecture: Can changing your diet and lifestyle alter your cancer risk?
20:00, Palmer Building, Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading, Reading.Free, suitable for everyone. Thursday 15 March
Felgett seminar: Our world in motion
19:00, Palmer Building, Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading, Reading.Two young researchers will be showing some of the exciting research happening at the University of Reading around the theme of Our World in Motion. The speakers will be Lesley Allison on Our Blue World in Motion: Ocean Circulation & Climate Change, and Murray Evans on How Motion Helps a Computer See. Free, suitable for everyone Saturday 17 March
Meet Mother Nature
14:00-16:00, Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading.
| Sunday 18 March Science Pub Quiz 20:00, The Three Guineas, Station Approach, Reading. |
| Test your science knowledge in a relaxed and fun environment and win prizes! |
| £1 entry donation, proceeds go to charity, over 18s only. |
