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Café Scientifique
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a date:
March 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 30, 31, April 2, 21 Top
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| WEDNESDAY 10TH
MARCH |
Time, Life and the Earth
Aubrey Manning, BBC Presenter of “Talking Landscapes” will
discuss the history of life on earth, the evolution of
the planet and our role on it!
University College Chester
Chester Campus
6.45 |
| THURSDAY 11TH
MARCH |
Affairs
of the heart - exercise and nutrition for a healthy heart
Prof
David Cotterrell (Human Physiology UCC)
Dr Stewart Bruce-Low
(Fitness UCC)
Mary Cotterrell (Nutrition UCC)
An interactive discussion with you the audience with talks
on the above topics, a Food for the Heart? quiz,
and an opportunity, if you wish, to sit at the heart of
things and have your heart rate, blood pressure and body
fat measured.
Binks Building Brasserie
University College Chester
CS |
| SATURDAY
13TH
MARCH |
| No events
booked |
| SUNDAY 14TH
MARCH |
| No events
booked |
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MONDAY 15TH MARCH
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a date:
March 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 30, 31, April 2, 21 Top |
Frames Trains and Cinema Reels
Danny Morrell will take you back in time to the early days
of the cinema and discover the innovation and imagination of
the earliest film makers.
University College Chester
Chester Campus
Binks Building
6.45 |
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TUESDAY 16TH MARCH
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Steve Leonard will be giving a talk about
veterinary practice. Suitable
for a family audience.
Town Hall Chester
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WEDNESDAY 17TH MARCH
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a date:
March 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 30, 31, April 2, 21 Top
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Wicked Wildlife
Fun for all the family. An interesting presentation of Science and a Book Fair presented by Nick Arnold, author of the Horrible Science books.
Town Hall Chester
7.30 |
Geological Tours of Chester
Early evening hour-long guided Geological walks around the
ancient walled city of Chester.
All walks start from outside the Grosvenor Museum in Chester.
T: 01224 221 204 for times. |
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THURSDAY 18TH MARCH
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Your Future in Space!
Private
company Starchaser Industries will give a presentation on
the
challenges they face in their attempts to win the $10 million XPRIZE
Competition by sending 3 astronauts into space - not once, but
twice in a
two week period. Come and see the rocket, capsule, spacesuit and
other hardware on display.
University College Chester
Chester Campus
Binks Building
7.30
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Geological Tours of Chester
Early evening hour-long guided Geological walks around the
ancient walled city of Chester.
All walks start from outside the Grosvenor Museum in Chester.
T: 01244 221 204 for times. |
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FRIDAY 19TH MARCH
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a date:
March 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 30, 31, April 2, 21 Top
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Ghosts and Hauntings!
Mike McManus of the
Chester Supernatural Society will explore the subject of
supernatural sightings
and the technology of capturing evidence of such events.
University College Chester
Business School
Liverpool Road
Chester
7.00
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Geological Tours of Chester
Early evening hour-long guided Geological walks around the
ancient walled city of Chester.
All walks start from outside the Grosvenor Museum in Chester.
T: 01244 221 204 for times. |
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SATURDAY 20TH MARCH
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March 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 30, 31, April 2, 21 Top
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Do what you want but
count the cost
The physicist, Phillip Britton is giving a presentation with
experiments and audience participation followed by a science
quiz.
This is aimed
at family groups, age 7-70yrs.
Public Evening
Danebank Theatre
Danbebank Ave
Crewe
6.30
Adults admission £3.00
Students and
children £1.00
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TUESDAY 23RD MARCH
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Sex and Survival – HIV in the 21st century
Prof Sarah
Andrew (Biological Sciences UCC)
What has more than two decades
of AIDS research taught us? Is HIV still an incurable and
deadly threat? Are we using the correct approach to treatment
globally? This talk will focus on issues such as AIDS immunity
and the issues surrounding treatment and prevention.
Binks Building Brasserie
University College Chester
CS
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Frames Trains and Cinema Reels
Danny Morrell will take you back in time to the early days
of the cinema and discover the innovation and imagination of
the earliest film makers.
University College Chester
Chester Campus
Binks Building
6.45 |
| WEDNESDAY 24TH MARCH |
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a date:
March 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 30, 31, April 2, 21 Top
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Geological Tours of Chester
Early evening hour-long guided Geological walks around the
ancient walled city of Chester.
All walks start from outside the Grosvenor Museum in Chester.
T: 01244 221 204 for times. |
Science Fun Day
Sutton High School, Ellesmere Port
Organisations involved:
Cheshire County Council
Climb
University Chester College
RIGS - Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological sites
Chester Grosvenor Museum
Cheshire Wildlife Police
Rockwatch
School Waste Action Club
Wastewatch
Institute of Biology
PA Promotions
LGAP - Local Geodiversity Action Plan
rECOrd
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THURSDAY 25TH MARCH
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Salt of Cheshire
Dr. Diana Leitch (University of Manchester)
Think Cheshire, think salt.
Find out and discuss how Cheshire Salt played a crucial part in scientific development and the rise of Cheshire´s great chemical industry.
Come along and listen to lively presentations in a relaxed atmosphere. The Binks Brasserie will be providing a selection of tasty dishes, non-alcoholic beverages and wine (available to purchase by the glass).
CS
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History of Science in Cheshire
Dr Diana Leitch (University of Manchester)
Science-based industries and their influences and effects on the lives of families in Cheshire during the last century. Includes use and display of archive material from the John Rylands Library of Manchester University.
Binks Building Brasserie
University College Chester
CS
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TUESDAY 30TH MARCH
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Science Fun Day
Birchwood Community High School, Warrington
Organisations involved:
Applied Biosystems
Cheshire Wildlife Police
Rockwatch
RIGS
LGAP
rECOrd
University College Chester
School Waste Action
PA Promotions
Climb
Warrington Museum
St Helens Glass
Kingsley Science Centre
Institute of Biology
Uniqema
Catalyst
Connexions
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WEDNESDAY 31ST MARCH
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March 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 30, 30, 31, April 2, 21,Top
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Where are they? Famous Women in Science
Dr Cynthia Burek (Biological Sciences UCC)
Scientific advancement is presented historically as a male-dominated arena, but are there significant contributions made by ´hidden women´?
Dr Burek will be exploring modern perceptions of science and the role played by women. Opportunities for audience participation and testing your knowledge.
Binks Building Brasserie
University College Chester
CS
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FRIDAY 2ND APRIL
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Planet Science
Explore the night sky with Andrew Bate of The Chester Astronomical
Society. Fun for all the family.
Binks Building Brasserie
University College Chester
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WEDNESDAY 21ST APRIL
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Science Fun Day
St. Nicholas Catholic High School, Hartford
Organisations involved:
Cheshire CC
Cheshire Wildlife Police
RIGS
rECOrd
Rockwatch
Liverpool Museum
Inst of Biology
Bradford University Robotics Department
CITB
University College Chester
Wastewatch
LGAP
Chester Grosvenor Museum
SWAC
Catalyst
John Moores Maritime Centre
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Café Scientifique is a place
where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to
explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Binks Building Brasserie,
University College Chester is now a member of the national Café Scientifique
network. |
SetUp Science is a local charity set up in South Cheshire to
offer young people the opportunity to interact with Science,
Engineering
and Technology, and to stimulate and encourage their continuing
participation in the future.
Click here to vist their website. |
Find
a date:
March 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 30, 31, April 2, 21 Top
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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
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Sport & Exercise
Science Workshop
This workshop is a full day of practical sessions and lectures,
looking at effects of stress, health & fitness measurement,
body composition assessment, resistance training (gym session),
the application of this science, and learning & career
opportunities. This is aimed at students studying A or AS level
Biology or Physical Exercise and is curriculum related. |
Forensic
Science workshop
This workshop is a full day of practical sessions and lectures,
carrying out forensic analytical techniques to solve a crime,
investigating counterfeit foodstuff goods, and tracking down
illegal imports of plants and other biological materials. We
will also look at the wider applications of this science and
learning & career opportunities. This is aimed at A or
AS level students and is curriculum related. |
Visits
to Sites of Historic Scientific Interest
The Cheshire and Warrington area is the home of many successful
applications of scientific principles. There are many historical
sites remaining that remind us of the important advances in
industrial technology. These sites all have their place in
scientific history, and students will learn the history as
well as the scientific principles as they tour the sites. |
Industry
visits
The Cheshire & Warrington area houses a diverse range of
industries, applying scientific principles in the design, manufacture
and delivery of their products. Tours are available round sites
representing the food & drinks industry, textiles, chemicals,
engineering, pharmaceuticals and others. These tours will provide
opportunities for learning about scientific principles and
their application, and also an awareness of careers in such
industries.
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Science
Fun Days
An event comprising hands on activities, where young people
can explore scientific principles, see how they are used
in industrial applications, and investigate further learning
and careers in those industries. The activities are run as
a quiz; students (in teams of 4) compete in a variety of
scientific tasks to win points. There will be a prize and
trophy presented to the winning team, and also a donation
of £250 to the winning school, for Science resources.
(Information, advice and guidance on careers and learning
will also be available).
Sutton High School, Ellesmere Port
– 24th March
Birchwood Community High School, Warrington – 30th
March
St.
Nicholas Catholic High School, Hartford
– 21st April
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Rubbish Rocket Competition
Students build their own rockets out of used materials; lemonade
bottles, cardboard and plastic, and design them to travel as
far as possible. Air pressure and water propelled, these rockets
are fun and very effective (travelling as much as 800 ft up
into the air)! The activity develops “design and make” skills
of younger pupils, while older ones can employ scientific principles
to optimise their rocket design. Schools then enter their best
rockets in heats to compete across the county. There will be
a prize and trophy presented to the winning team, and also
a donation of £250 to the winning school, for Science
or Design & Technology resources. |
Science Celebrities
TV Vet Steve Leonard will be giving a talk about veterinary
practice, Chester Town Hall 16th March 2004, suitable for
a family audience. Originally appearing in the hugely successful “Vets
School” and “Vets in Practice”, more recently
Steve has presented the BBC series “Vets in the Wild”, “Steve
Leonard’s Ultimate Killers” and “Steve
Leonard’s Extreme Animals”.
Nick Arnold, author of the “Horrible Science” books,
will be giving a talk, at a Chester school venue, and will
be open to children from local schools and their families.
The school will also be hosting a Horrible Books book fair,
run by the school children and proceeds will be used for
school science resources.
“Meet Sir Isaac Newton” (a one-man show conceived,
written and directed by Johnny Ball) will be hosted at schools
in Ellesmere Port and Neston during Science Week. This is
a fast-moving, hilarious yet hugely informative show, performed
by David Hall (English Shakespeare Company) for audiences
of 8 years and upwards.
Aubrey Manning will be giving a talk on science and applications
in the geological field. Professor Aubrey Manning has presented
the BBC series “Unearthing Mysteries” and most
recently “Talking Landscapes”. This will be held
at University College Chester on the 10th March 2004.
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Bridge Building Competition
Children are encouraged to design and make their own bridges, to a supplied specification and using only recycled materials. These will then be tested and judged in local competition heats, and the winners go through to a grand finale. There will be a trophy presented to the winning team, and also a donation of £250 to the winning school, for Science or Design & Technology resources.
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