Cafes Scientifique are informal and lively discusion 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.

For previous events, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

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Tuesday 3rd August

Prof Rex Harris, University of Birmingham

Hydrogen, a fuel for the future?

6.30pm for 7.00pm start

The Jekyll and Hyde (upstairs Gin Parlour room)

28 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ

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Tuesday 7th September

Dr Anthony Hilton, Aston University

... but is it as dirty as a toilet seat?

Have you ever worried about how many bacterial ‘nasties’ are lurking in your home? And what about on the buttons of cash machines, pelican-crossings and railings in public places? What about on the bus, train or in your car? And then of course there are those bugs in your office: on your computer keyboard and hiding in the fax machine, telephone handset and photocopier, all just waiting to jump out and make you ill. It’s easy to become paranoid but should we be concerned and what should we do about it?

6.30pm for 7.00pm start

The Jekyll and Hyde (upstairs Gin Parlour room)

28 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ

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Tuesday 5th October

Prof Ian Henderson, University of Birmingham

Genome sequencing: The genetics of diarrhoea

One of the major killers in developing countries is persistant diarrhoea caused by strains of E coli. Now that the genomes of several of these strains have been sequenced, could a vaccine for diarrhoea be a possibility?

6.30pm for 7.00pm start

The Jekyll and Hyde (upstairs Gin Parlour room)

28 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ

Tuesday 2nd November

Cafe Scientifique 1st birthday

Join us to celebrate our first anniversary of Cafes in the only way we know how.  We will keep many of the activities secret until closer to the date but you can guarantee that there will be science and fun!  There may even be jelly and ice cream!

6.30pm for 7.00pm start

The Jekyll and Hyde (upstairs Gin Parlour room)

28 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ

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Tuesday 7th December

Prof Tiffany Walsh, University of Warwick

Title to be confirmed

6.30pm for 7.00pm start

The Jekyll and Hyde (upstairs Gin Parlour room)

28 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ