Breaking boundaries - University of Cambridge

17 March Science on Saturday What’s on at the Guildh
10am – 4pm
Map: 32, Hands on, Drop in, All ages (unless otherwise stated)
The Festival is delighted to partner once again with Anglia Ruskin University who have taken
over the Guildhall to put on a whole host of interactive hands on activities for all ages. You can
meet giant creepy crawlies or take part in your very own forensic science investigation. There’s
something for everyone at this exciting open day showcasing the brilliant array of subjects
offered at Anglia Ruskin University. There are also many boundaries to be broken with their
sports science events – find out if you have what it takes to be a future Olympian!
Is there an alien in your garden?
Learn about the ecology and identification of
these fascinating beetles…and how to carry out
a ladybird survey.
Crime scene science
Learn all about the science vital in scenes of
crime investigation and get your hands dirty
trying forensic techniques.
Journey to the centre of the eye and
ear
Have a play with the latest computerised
equipment used to see inside the eye in 3-D and
take a journey into the ear.
Meet the creepy crawlies!
You can meet the giant African land snails, giant
African millipedes as well as the Madagascan
hissing cockroaches! They're safe and fun to
handle for all ages.
Can we really believe what we see?
Visual illusions are not only fun to look at, but
can also tell us a great deal about how the brain
works.
Ages 8+
18 *Pre book visit: www.cam.ac.uk/sciencefestival or tel: 01223 766766
RICHARD NAYLOR