An almost free 3 day science festival
Following the phenomenal success of Pint of Science 2013, the 3 day science festival is even bigger and better this year on May 19-21st in 8 different cities across the UK. The format is simple: provide down-to-earth talks by top scientists in the most relaxed setting possible – the pub!
The talks are all about recent discoveries from some of the best labs in the UK. Whether you’re a total nerd or simply enjoy a bit of debate over some liquid refreshment, you will come away with fascinating facts and unbelievable breakthroughs you can amaze your mates with.
Pic taken by pintofscience.com
With 48 events to choose from in London, this year’s Pint of Science Festival offers a variety of talks on almost any scientific subject that you can imagine. Scientists from across 7 different London universities and institutes are taking part, with the venues organised by the following subjects so you can easily browse what tickles your fancy:
- Matters of the Mind – How does your brain react to drugs? What are brain banks?
- Our Body – How does our environment in the womb affect our adult lives? Can we engineer artificial lymph nodes?
- Physics, Engineering, and Chemistry – Could we survive on Mars? How do solar flares effect the earth?
- Planet Earth – Does the Yeti really exist? What can we learn from polar ice cores?
Tickets will be just £2 and will go on sale at the end of April on Pint of Science website.
Science sounds much more sexy with beer goggles on 😉
If you like the idea behind the festival you should follow Pint of Science 2014 on Twitter and Facebook for more updates.
Drink Up, Think Up!
What: Pint of Science 2014
When: 19th-21st May
Where: in various pubs in London and other 7 cities across the UK
Cost: £2 per event
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