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National Science & Engineering Week 2013
Come and join in the fun!
Science Busking
Saturday 16 & 23 March 2013, 12.00-1.00 pm, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth
Scientists in Portsmouth take to the street to show the public that science can be fun. Come along to the Guildhall Square and witness some simple science experiments. Be prepared to be amazed! This event is jointly organised with the British Science Association Hampshire & Isle of Wight Branch.
Suitable for families and all ages, free event, no booking required. NOTE: Weather dependent
Tour of the Centre for Simulation in Healthcare
Tuesday 19 March 2013, 5-7pm, James Watson Building, University of Portsmouth
Come and visit one of the university’s state-of-the-art facilities in training a range of Health and Social Care Practitioners. Meet iStan, SimMan and Paulie, manikins that give students training to respond to a variety of patient situations, including heart attacks, seizures, shock, blood loss and respiratory problems, as well as trauma and drugs response scenarios.
Suitable for all ages, free event but places must be pre-booked from Eventbrite
Science and the Mary Rose
Wednesday 20th March 2013, 6.00-8.00 pm, The Mary Rose Story, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Join staff from the Mary Rose Trust and the University of Portsmouth as they discuss the important role Science and Technology play in the conservation of the Mary Rose and the many associated artefacts. It will be shown how scientific techniques are used to characterise artefacts, determine reactions occurring within them and develop suitable conservation treatments. Following the lecture there will be the opportunity to speak to the researchers, have a tour of the conservation facilities and discover the science learning activities offered by the Trust.
Suitable for all ages, free event but places must be pre-booked from Eventbrite
Exploring the Seven Seas: Tsunamis, Whales and Icebergs
Wednesday 20th March 2013, 7.00-8.30 pm, Richmond Building LT1, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 3DE
Oceans cover most of the Earth. The last decades have seen a host of wonderful discoveries, most of them using sound and sonars. In this talk, Dr Phillippe Blondel from the University of Bath will present examples from around the world, taken from his own research. The first part of the talk will present the innovative sensors (many of UK design) which have revolutionised our knowledge of the Blue Planet and its seabeds, from mid-ocean ridges to coastal areas. The second part will focus on applications, including the understanding of past tsunamis (and when they might happen again), marine habitats and the migrations of grey whales, as well as the role of acoustic sensors in monitoring the effects of climate change and human activities as far as the Arctic. Organised by the Portsmouth and District Physical Society.
Suitable for all ages, free event, no booking required.
Mapping the Universe
Thursday 21 March 2013, 6.00-7.00 pm, Park Building (Room 2.23), King Henry I Street, Portsmouth PO1 2DZ
A public talk by Professor Will Percival, who will review the latest theories of the history of the Universe from the Big Bang to present day. The evidence for this model will then be considered, focussing on how large surveys of galaxies provide a wealth of information about the Universe in which we live. The Universe has an interesting history, going through periods of rapid acceleration and deceleration, rather like a car in rush-hour traffic. By mapping the Universe as a function of look-back time (the time taken for the light from distant galaxies to reach us), we can observe these different phases, and understand the processes causing them.
Suitable for all ages, free event, but please book from Eventbrite
Astronomy in the City
Monday 18 to Friday 22 March 2013, 6.30-8.00pm, Gunwharf Quays (Outside Bar 38)
Come along to a stargazing night in Gunwharf Quays hosted by astrophysicists from the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation. Come and use telescopes to get a closer look at craters on the Moon or the stellar nursery of the Orion Nebula. Chat about what interests you, and ask questions about stargazing, the Universe, or being a scientist.
Suitable for families and all ages, free event, no booking required NOTE: Weather dependent
Knitting with Maths
Saturday 16 March 2013, 6.00-8.00 pm, Like a Tea Tray in the Sky, Osborn Road, Portsmouth
Ever wondered how Maths is used in knitting or crochet? Discover the beauty of Mathematics through these traditional crafts. Come along to a relaxed evening of creating and discussing how they are related. There will be wool and needles available if you fancy having a go or bring along a project you are working on.
Suitable for all ages and abilities, free event, no booking required.
Café Scientifique – Learning to Live with Water
Tuesday 26 March 2013, 8.00-10.00 pm, Le Café Parisien, Portsmouth
Join this Café Scientifique debate and discussion with Dr John Williams on Learning to Live with Water.
Suitable for all ages, free event, no booking required.