Basingstoke IVC Science Cafe invite you to this free Royal Society talk titled "Earthquakes, pasta and statues"

ADVANCE BOOKING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TALK.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lego-lost-at-sea-registration-315538874267

Cafe Scientifique is a national movement for science and technology in casual settings: each has its own character but all are fun, engaging, informal and explore fascinating ideas in science and technology.

Cyber Cafe Sci is online - capturing the cafe experinece through the informal Gather platform that lets you watch, listen, and join in if you wish.

SUMMARY
At this event we join a conversation with Tracey Williams - beach cleaner and beach comber, collector of Lego Lost at Sea and author of Adrift - to talk about Lego (obviously), plastic pollution, Cornwall, ocean currents, green dragons and whatever else comes to mind.

Writer and beachcomber Tracey Williams has always been intrigued by chance finds and the stories and folklore behind them, from shells and sea glass discovered on childhood holidays in Cornwall to flints and fossils unearthed in fields.

In 1997, after finding thousands of pieces of sea-themed Lego washed up on beaches in South Devon, she became interested in the changing nature of beach combing and began to research the age and origin of many of the man made items she discovered. Her plastic finds sparked an internet phenomenon on Facebook and Twitter, and led to insights into ocean currents, shipping accidents, plastic pollution, and what happens to plastic in the sea.

SPEAKER
Tracey's best selling book: "Adrift - the Curious Tale of the Lego Lost at Sea" is a beautiful book, telling a fascinating story, a warning of the impact of plastic pollution, and an inspiration to anyone to check the beach beneath their feet for unexpected treasures.

Tracey lives in Cornwall in an old house by the sea with her dog Jess, surrounded by piles of books and an ever-growing mound of beach finds.

ABOUT CYBER SCIENCE CAFE

tHESE events will always remain free for as long as the Cyber Science Cafe run them. If you would like to support their efforts to build science conversation, please use the supporter's ticket options, or get in touch to talk to them about CyberCafeSci Ltd and other ways you can help and support our mission.

Cyber Cafe Sci is an evolution of the local Woking (England) Cafe Sci - transferred online during the pandemic and continuing to encourage our international online guests and audience.

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The next virtual meeting of the French Linguists Group will again be on the 4th Tuesday of the month and French speakers of all levels are invited to join for a chat and general conversation.  

We will use Zoom and the link is https://zoom.us/j/3053410295.  Password is 0eeU9A.  Please contact John in advance to confirm these details.

A bientôt.

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE NEW UEA LASDUN LECTURE

What is the intersection of medicine and the humanities? At our first London-based event in over two years, we will explore this emerging field of research with a very special panel event.

On the surface of things, these two subjects might seem unrelated. Join us to hear three leading UEA academics – Professor (and author of The Language of Kindness: A Nurse’s Story) Christie Watson, Dr Harriet Cooper and Professor Sally Hardy – give their insights into how medicine and the humanities converge to create a more holistic approach to healthcare.
 
What better place to host such an event than The Royal Institution of Great Britain, London. A venue with huge cultural and historical significance – and at the forefront of introducing new teachings in science to the public. It truly is a spectacle within itself and one not to be missed.

And – if that wasn’t enough – you will have the chance to see the work of recent UEA graduate, Dr Lena Ibrahim. Now working as an academic junior doctor at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, she began creating beautiful portraits of NHS staff to unwind after a stressful shift. A fantastic example of how medicine and the humanities can overlap in practice.

The event is open to all and will be followed by a Q&A and drinks reception. Read on for registration information.

Can't make it on the night? A recording of the event will be made available on our UEA Public Events YouTube channel the day after the event for you to watch and share.

REGISTER TO ATTEND
Register now to attend the event in-person at the iconic The Royal Institution of Great Britain, or online via YouTube.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
Register for your place to join us for the in-person event at The Royal Instituion of Great Britain, London. Follow the link below to book your place and any guest tickets you may require. There will be a cash bar for any early arrivals.

Attend in London

LIVE-STREAM REGISTRATION
If you are not able to make it to London, or you would rather join us online, use the link below to register your place for the live online event. Further details about how to join will be shared with you nearer the event date.

Attend Online

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Basingstoke IVC Science Cafe invite you to this free Royal Institution talk titled "Modelling the incomprehensible (Discourse)"

Discover how high-performance computing can help us comprehend the world around us.

ADVANCE BOOKING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TALK.

Please register for the event via this link: 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/modelling-the-incomprehensible-discourse-tickets-334370971577

SUMMARY

Scientists have always used models. Since the ancient Ptolemaic model of the universe through to renaissance astrolabes, models have mapped out the consequences of predictions. They allow scientists to explore indirectly worlds which they could never access.

Join Sir Richard Catlow as he explores how high-performance computing has transformed the way comprehend our world. From testing hypotheses at planetary scale to developing a personalised approach to supercharging the fight against Covid.

In the first Discourse since the pandemic interruption, Sir Richard explores systems beyond our imagination with specially developed demos and historical objects from our collection.

This is a theatre event, where the speaker and audience in our theatre are joined by an online audience. For Theatre attendees, the address is 21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS.

TIMING
The doors will open at approximately 6.45pm, with a prompt start at 7.30pm. There will be a brief question/answer period after the talk.

Latecomers will be admitted to the gallery.

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From medieval times to the modern day, female mathematicians, real and fictional, have been represented in a variety of ways, both in pictures and in words. These depictions allow us to learn about the women portrayed and about the attitudes towards them prevailing at the time.

Professor June Barrow-Green, winner of the 2021 Wilkins-Bernal Medawar Medal, joins us to explore this as well as the deeper questions, like what effect do these moments captured in time have on modern-day viewers and readers? How did these representations shape the types of mathematical knowledge women were able to claim? Do they continue to marginalise the mathematical expertise of women? And how can they be used to encourage the participation of women in the mathematical community today?

This event is the 2021 Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Prize Lecture, which is awarded to recognise excellence in a subject relating to the history of science, philosophy of science or the social function of science. Professor June Barrow-Green was given the award for her research in 19th and 20th century mathematics, notably on historical roots of modern computing, dynamical systems and the three-body problem. Her work places special emphasis on the under-representation of women in historical narratives and in contemporary mathematics. Her recent work includes diversifying the mathematical curriculum.

• The event is free to join and there is no registration required.
• Live subtitles will be available.  Attending in person
  • This lecture can be attended in person at the Royal Society.
  • Doors will open to the public at 6.10pm BST. Entry will be on a first come, first served basis, and cannot be guaranteed. 
  • Travel and accessibility information.

   Attending online

  • The lecture will also be livestreamed here and on the Royal Society YouTube channel 
  • You can take part in the live Q&A. Details to follow shortly.
  • This event will be recorded (including the live Q&A) and the recording will be available on YouTube soon after the event. 

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Berwick-upon-Tweed a week long holiday

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Whatever your level of German you are invited to join us for an hour or so of informal German conversation on any item of interest, serious or not.

The Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/3053410295, password 0eeU9A.  If you intend participating please contact John in advance of meeting for confirmation of link details.

Bis dann und bleibe gesund.

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Join Merseyside IVC in Tenby (South Wales) for the Summer Solstice. It is a low-stress mid-week ...
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Basingstoke IVC Science Cafe invite you to this free Royal Society talk titled "Satellite Navigation"

ADVANCE BOOKING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TALK.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/satellite-navigation-registration-326432547537

Cafe Scientifique is a national movement for science and technology in casual settings: each has its own character but all are fun, engaging, informal and explore fascinating ideas in science and technology.

Cyber Cafe Sci is online - capturing the cafe experinece through the informal Gather platform that lets you watch, listen, and join in if you wish.

SUMMARY

At this event we join a conversation with Emanuele Ziglioli - a SatNav engineer who knows how GPS really works, why it doesn't, and how to fix it.

We all know SatNav is awesome - but few of us know just how amazing it is that it works at all. Navigation quite literally not only at, but by, the speed of light: with your phone in your hand, swinging about like crazy as you walk or run or cycle, the GPS signals are jiggered and confused and confounded in ways that require us to know all about Einstein's Relativity, Doppler shifts, shadows, reflections, and bendy light paths. Small wonder it sometimes isn't perfect - and even greater wonder how engineers measure, calibrate, and compensate for so many complex and difficult perturbations to make it work as well as it does.

ABOUT CYBER SCIENCE CAFE

These events will always remain free for as long as the Cyber Science Cafe run them. If you would like to support their efforts to build science conversation, please use the supporter's ticket options, or get in touch to talk to them about CyberCafeSci Ltd and other ways you can help and support our mission.

Cyber Cafe Sci is an evolution of the local Woking (England) Cafe Sci - transferred online during the pandemic and continuing to encourage our international online guests and audience.

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Bring along a drink and be ready to join a friendly debate. This is a well supported event with folks ...
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A very popular evening of friendly chat, a pub quiz, live entertainment and sharing music videos.

A great way to start the weekend. We get together online every Friday for a virtual pub evening ...
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The next virtual meeting of the French Linguists Group will again be on the 4th Tuesday of the month and French speakers of all levels are invited to join for a chat and general conversation.  

We will use Zoom and the link is https://zoom.us/j/3053410295.  Password is 0eeU9A.  Please contact John in advance to confirm these details.

A bientôt.

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A weekend in Durham including the Durham Miners Gala. 

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Edinburgh Festival Sat Aug 6th to Aug 13th 2022. We still have a few places available.

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Ride the Lights! In Blackpool. 

A 5 day holiday staying at St Annes on Sea 

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