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Talks and shows

SOLD OUT CHRISTMAS LECTURES rehearsal night 2024

Tue 03 Dec 2024

Help us try out demo and experiment ideas and get a sneak peak at this years' lectures supported by CGI.

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Workshops

YSC Holiday workshops: Bacterial evolution (ages 15–18)

Thu 31 Oct 2024

Using restriction enzyme digests and gel electrophoresis, explore and analyse real bacterial DNA

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Workshops

SOLD OUT YSC Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 9–11)

Fri 01 Nov 2024

Extract your own DNA and walk away with a small piece of it in a necklace for you to wear.

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Talks and shows

Could science abolish death?

Mon 02 Dec 2024

Leading neuroscientist Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston explores the latest brain preservation techniques, discusses whether we could

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Wed 28 Aug 2024

Experience what it would be like to work in a forensics lab by investigating a fictional crime scene.

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Talks and shows

The power of bioengineering

Sat 14 Sep 2024

Alvena Kureshi steps into the world of bioengineering and its potential to revolutionise surgical materials, improving both

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Amazing animals

Sun 27 Oct 2024

Join us for a day of animals facts and fun for the whole family.

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Talks and shows

A Periodic Tale with Dr Karl

Sat 12 Oct 2024

Dr Karl is back and delving into the wide realm of science, one topic at a time.

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Discourses

Discourse: Future of transplantation – from machines to 3D printing

Fri 25 Oct 2024
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Talks and shows

Ada Lovelace Day Live!

Tue 08 Oct 2024

Join us for an exciting night of science cabaret to celebrate the 16th year of Ada Lovelace Day Live.

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