Aberystwyth Science Cafe
Past Events
2009
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| 14th April 2008, 7.30 pm Dr David Barnes, Reader in Space and Planetary Robotics, Aberystwyth University , Computer Science Department, Future Challenges for the Robotic Exploration of Mars |
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17 March 2008, 7.30 pm Brian Davies, retired Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, Aberystwyth University Food colours |
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| 25 February 2008, 7.30 pm Bill Fitches, Central Wales RIGS (Regionally important Geodiversity sites) Group, Geodiversity |
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January 28 2008, 7.30 pm Prof Lynda Warren, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Law and Head of Research Department of Law, Aberystwyth University Nanotechnology and Novel Materials |
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2007
Dr Tom Bartlett 3D Visualisation and its applications |
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8 October 2007, 7.30 pm Dr
Tony Wickham Power for the Future: Putting Nuclear in its place |
10 September 2007, 7.30 pm Dr
Debra Croft Dirt, Science and Crime - An introduction to Forensic Geoscience |
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23 April 7.30 pm Prof Gareth Edwards-Jones Title: Is nature conservation in the UK simply gardening? Gareth Edwards-Jones is Professor of Agriculture and Land Use, Director, Institute of Food, Active Living and Nutrition, Cymru (IFANC) and Director, Centre of Alternative Land Use (CALU), School of the Environment and Natural Resources, Bangor University |
Dr Sue Wolfe, Aerospace Strategy and Innovation Manager, Welsh Assembly Government Title: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles |
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26 February 7.30 pm Prof Stephen Eales Title: The history of Galaxies. Stephen Eales is a professor of astrophysics at Cardiff University and is the author of 'Origins', a book describing recent research into the origins of planets, stars, galaxies and the Universe.
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March 7.30 pm 22 January 7.30 pm By Dr John Fazey who is Acting course Director for the Postgraduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching in H.E. at the Oxford Learning Institute, University of Oxford. |
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2006
Monday, November 27 Rachel gave an overview of water-related diseases which occur around the world, but focussing eventually on diseases relevant to Wales. There was lots of interest from an appreciative audience. |
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Monday, October 16 Deri gave his talk in Welsh (with simultaneous translation into English by Ann Cockett). The following lively discussion was in English |
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Monday, September 18 Iain is with a small company called Wave Dragon Wales Ltd which is in the process of conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment of a small wave energy installation near Milford Haven. View the Wave Dragon presentation as a Portable document format file - you will need Adobe Acrobat reader
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3 April 2006 Prof Janis Antonovics "Vaccination - have we achieved what there is to achieve" (an evolutionary biologist's view of vaccination). Prof Antonovics is Lewis and Clark Professor, University of Virginia, USA, http://minerva.acc.virginia.edu/biology/Fac/Antonovics.html |
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6 March 2006 Prof Neil Jones " Genetics explained - Animals, plants and people ". Prof Jones has recently retired but still works part time in the Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Wales, Aberystwyth. http://www.aber.ac.uk/biology/dept/rnj.html
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6 February 2006 Dr Dave Clubb "Renewable energy and the home power station" Dr David Clubb is a member of Mid Wales Energy Agency and is responsible for the management of the European-funded RES-e Regions Project which aims to increase the amount of electricity generated from renewable sources across Wales. RES-e Project Manager/Rheolwr Prosiect RES-e http://www.res-e-cymru.org.uk/ Mid Wales Energy Agency/Asiantaeth Ynni Canolbarth Cymru http://www.mwea.org.uk |
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Prof Dave Kay " Interactions between water, microbes and people " Discussion will revolve around the impacts of the EU Water Framework Directive on recreational and drinking water, farming, fishing and aquaculture. Prof Kay is a member of staff at the Institute of Geology and Earth Sciences, University of Wales, Aberystwyth http://www.aber.ac.uk/iges/staff/kaydavid.shtml |
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2005
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November Paul is Project Director of the Faulkes Telescope Project, School of Physics and Astronomy, Cardiff which aims to provide web- based access to telescopes in Hawaii and Australia for schools and University research departments. Paul delivered an informative and entertaining presentation. The highlight for some was to handle a genuine piece of Mars rock, which arrived on Earth as a meteorite. |
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17 October 2005 Elaine
Morgan: "Human Nature - Unnatural, Inhuman?"
25 April 2005 Ms Leslie Forbes (Author, artist and broadcaster) led
a talk and discussion entitled "Never Kill The Dog -
the art and science involved in twenty years of mixing
recipes with molecules, murderers and naked saints".
Much of the discussion revolved around the issues of
accuracy and truth about science as depicted in science
based books - in contrast to the more sensationalist
coverage in the general media .
Prof Chris Pollock delivered a 20 minute talk and took part in discussion and questions for a further 2 hours with an audience of about 100 people. Although the subject 'Why I would prefer to wear GM cotton underpants than live next door to an organic dairy farm' had the potential for fireworks, Chris delivered a reasoned and evidence-based message about agricultural technologies which was much appreciated by all. The evening was capped by the local organic movement presenting Chris with a pair of organic cotton boxer shorts!
27 January 2005 Prof Tim Lang, author, academic and specialist in food and public health led a discussion on 'Why does farming have such a difficulty with public health?'. About 60 people took part in a lively discussion on science related to food and agriculture.
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