Get involved with Reading Science Week 2013
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
volunteers at Reading Science Week 2012
Reading Science Week, part of National Science and Engineering Week, begins on Friday (15 March) and there are plenty of events and activities planned in and around Reading for you and your family to get involved in.
National Science and Engineering Week is organised by the British Science Association, who are a registered charity that exists to advance the public understanding, accessibility and accountability of the sciences and engineering in the UK. Through thousands of events and activities in all types of venues, the week aims to show how science and engineering relates to your everyday life, and capture peoples' interest in the subject.
Below is the full programme of events that are taking place in Reading. These have been organised by the Thames Valley branch of the British Science Association in conjunction with the University and the Museum of English Rural Life (MERL).
Dr Lucy Wallace, Chair of the British Science Association, Thames Valley branch and Research Communications Manager at the University, said: "Reading Science Week provides fantastic opportunities for everyone to experience science on their doorstep. There are loads of events happening throughout the week, most of them are free and suitable for all, so we hope to see you there!"
Friday 15 March
Stargazing: Exploring the universe from the comfort of Reading
6pm - Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading
Fun for all the family, regardless of the weather
Saturday 16 March
Science busking
12-3pm - Broad Street, Reading
Imagining Science exhibition preview
10am-5pm - Central Gallery, University of Reading Art Department
Monday 18 March
How do water companies plan for the future?
7.30pm - Monroe's (formally Déjà Vu Bar) 61 St Mary's Butts, Reading
Over 18s only
Tuesday 19 March
The great debate: Homes for the future
7pm - Palmer Building, University of Reading
The Institute of Mechanical Engineers lead a debate on creating sustainable homes for the future
Field to Fork exhibition
Museum of English Rural Life
Interactive exhibition looking at the challenges of securing food security for a growing population
Tuesday 19 until Sunday 24 March; Tues to Fri 9am-5pm, Sat and Sun 2-4.30pm
Wednesday 20 March
Dietary dilemmas: Is there an optimum diet to prevent heart disease?
8pm - Palmer Building, University of Reading
Professor Julie Lovegrove examines the current evidence for the impact of dietary change on our heart health
Thursday 21 March
Silver Linings Playbook - Seminar and film
7pm - Reading Film Theatre, Whiteknights Campus, Reading
Film exploring mental illness with a pre-film seminar by Professor Shirley Reynolds. £5.50/ £7.00 entry
Reading sceptics in the pub - faulty memories
7.30pm - Bar Copa, 76-78 Kings Road, Reading
Professor Sophie Scott explores the way our memories let us down
Saturday 23 March
Where does your food come from?
1-5pm - Museum of English Rural Life
An afternoon of activities to help explain where your food comes from
All events are FREE and suitable for the whole family unless otherwise stated.
Please visit www.britishscienceassociation.org/readingscienceweek for further information on any of the above events.
To register to attend The Great Debate visit www.reading.ac.uk/news-and-events/about-event-register.aspx