Natural History Museum - The Open University
Natural History Museum - The Open University
Natural History Museum - The Open University
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SUNDAY5 OCTOBER 2003Environment Matters<strong>The</strong> <strong>Natural</strong><strong>History</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>Earth Galleries Entrance, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Natural</strong> <strong>History</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>,Exhibition Road, London SW7 5BDPresented by<strong>The</strong> <strong>Open</strong> <strong>University</strong> in London in association with<strong>The</strong> <strong>Natural</strong> <strong>History</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>An excellent opportunity to explore aspects of natural history, earth sciences,environmental studies, and the history of science in the inspiring surroundings ofthe <strong>Natural</strong> <strong>History</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>.Advisers will be available throughout the day to answer your queries and provideadvice about choosing courses. Advice on all subjects, not just science andtechnology, will be available.
P R O G R A M M E11am onwards11.30 – 11.45am11.45 – 12.30pm12.30 – 1.15pm1.30pm - 2.15pmRegistrationWelcome from Sharon Ament(Director of Communications & DevelopmentGroup, <strong>Natural</strong> <strong>History</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>)Ponds for Amphibians and DragonfliesPonds support a variety of plants and animalsincluding amphibians and dragonflies. DrAdeline Wong (<strong>Open</strong> <strong>University</strong> Lecturer) willintroduce the practical methods used in theassessment and conservation of ponds.Renewable EnergyRenewables have arrived! Solar, wind, waveand tidal power are no longer just fringecuriosities, they are now becoming central toenergy systems around the world. <strong>Open</strong><strong>University</strong> Prof. David Elliott will outline whatthese new energy technologies can offer usas we strive to avoid the worst impacts ofclimate change.Science ShackAt its heart science is about answeringquestions and not about success or failure.<strong>The</strong> BBC TV Science Shack team, lead byAdam Hart Davis, answered a series ofseemingly impossible questions. Along theway they showed that science is rarely dull,often surprising, always interesting andaccessible to everyone. Dr James Bruce of<strong>The</strong> <strong>Open</strong> <strong>University</strong>, scientific adviser to theprogramme, presents an overview of therecent series and looks at the answers theteam uncovered.2.30 – 3.10pm3.15 – 4.45pmDarwin Centre Live PresentationCoffee and Conservation: Can the TwoCo-exist? Join <strong>Natural</strong> <strong>History</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>botanist Alex Monro and discover whereyour morning caffeine fix really comesfrom.Darwin Centre Explore tours at 2.15,2.30, 3.00, 3.15, 3.30, 4.00, and 4.30pm.Take a guided tour behind the scenes ofPhase One of the Darwin Centre. See thevast collections, storerooms andlaboratory facilities, exploring the SpiritCollection - 22 million specimenspreserved in alcohol.MAX. SEVEN PERSONS ON EACHTOUR.Building StonesLearn to identify different building anddecorative stones on this guided walkaround the architectural delights of SouthKensington with Diana Clements(Lecturer, <strong>Natural</strong> <strong>History</strong> <strong>Museum</strong>).MAX TWENTY PERSONS ON THISTOUR.FREE TICKET – ADMITS ONEPlease come to the Earth Galleries entrance on Exhibition Road and present this ticket – you will then be directed to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Open</strong><strong>University</strong> desk where you can register for talks.We expect the day to be popular so pre-booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Please return the reply slip.Bookings will not be acknowledged.This leaflet allows discount entry to T. rex: <strong>The</strong> Killer Question exhibition. <strong>The</strong>re will be a high demand, so book yourtickets early on the day at the <strong>Museum</strong> Information Desks. Discount adult entry £2.Please reserve the following places for me:11.45 Ponds for Amphibians and Dragonflies 2.30 Darwin Centre Live Presentation12.30 Renewable Energy Tours of Darwin Centre■ 2.15 ■ 2.30 ■ 3.00 ■ 3.151.30 Science Shack■ 3.30 ■ 4.00 ■ 4.303.15 Building Stones✁Name:Address:Please return to: Lynn Major, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Open</strong> <strong>University</strong> in London, 1-11 Hawley Crescent, London NW1 8NP