Birmingham Cafe Scientifique
Cafe Scientifique
| Cafes Scientifique are informal and lively discussion events around contemporary science issues that take place in local bars, cafes and pubs. Taking place on the first Tuesday of every month, we feature a variety of local scientists and engineers, talking about their work and how it affects the average person in the street. Always fun, sometimes controversial, these events are a great way to get to the heart of the matter. To discover more about Cafe Scientifique, please visit http://www.cafescientifique.org | |
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Join us as a member of the Birmingham Cafe Scientifique Facebook group to keep up to date with the latest discussions and events. If you cannot make the evening, why not follow the live-tweeting using the hashtag #brumcafesci |
Click to download poster | Tuesday 4th JuneDr Richard CookeAston University What next for UK Alcohol Policy? Are we doomed to watered down legislation?Join Richard to take a psychological approach to binge drinking and uncover why successive Governments have struggled so much with this issue, its causes and possible solutions. Why did the current Government abandon its plans for minimum pricing per unit and how was this different to previous attempts at change? Has the increase in price of alcohol in pubs and bars actually increased the levels of binge drinking? Come along and discover the psychological approach to all of these issues, but be prepared to be put to the test on what you think you know about your drinking habits! Please note, this event is not a masterclass on how to drink more! 6.30pm for 7.00pm start The Jekyll and Hyde (upstairs Gin Parlour room) 28 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ |
| Click to download poster | Tuesday 2nd JulyDr Ian ThornhillUniversity of Birmingham Pond Ecology - there are more ponds in Birmingham than ...Join Ian to discuss how ponds have changed and evolved with time. There are fewer large public ponds than there used to be, but far more private ponds and 'water features'. What impact does this have on ponds though and how can we promote pond-based biodiversity. 6.30pm for 7.00pm start The Jekyll and Hyde (upstairs Gin Parlour room) 28 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ |
| Click to download poster | Tuesday 6th AugustProf Martin FreerUniversity of Birmingham Does Nuclear Power have a home in the UK?Join Martin, Head of Nuclear Physics, to discuss nuclear science and the role of nuclear power for the future of the UK. Often a contentious issue with many varied opinions, but which one can you trust? Martin will share his views from a scientific perspective and discuss how he thinks nuclear power might fit into the energy supply infrastructure for the UK. 6.30pm for 7.00pm start The Jekyll and Hyde (upstairs Gin Parlour room) 28 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ |
