Breaking boundaries - University of Cambridge

24 March Science on Saturday 2
2.30pm – 6.30pm
Open afternoon at the Institute of
Astronomy
Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Road
The Institute of Astronomy opens its doors for
the annual open afternoon. We will have talks,
displays, demonstrations and hands on activities
for everyone to learn more about Astronomy
and the kind of research we do. There will also
be an exhibition from the historical archives
from the Library.
Map: 24, Hands on, Drop in, Ages 5+
7pm – 9pm
Public observing at the Institute of
Astronomy
Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Road
If the weather is clear, we will run public
observing using both modern and historical
telescopes from the Observatory lawns. If it is
cloudy the event will not go ahead.
Map: 24, Hands on, Drop in, Ages 8+
4pm – 5pm
Leonardo da Vinci: the case for
lifelong self-education
Møller Centre, Churchill College,
Madingley Road
Who was Leonardo da Vinci? An artist?
Engineer? Scientist? Mathematician? Anatomist?
Mr Francis Wells takes his audience on a
whirlwind tour of Leonardo's work describing his
incredible talent in all these disciplines. Hosted
by The Prince’s Teaching Institute.
Map: 25, Talk, Ages 16+, Pre book*
SIR CAM
11am – 3pm
School Zone
Hauser Form, Charles Babbage Road
Teams of students from secondary schools and
sixth form colleges are the experts, showing
what is happening in schools either as part of
their curriculum or in after-school clubs. Last
year’s School Zone attracted hundreds of
visitors. Don’t miss these exciting
demonstrations from the next generation of
scientists, technologists, engineers and
mathematicians as they bring interactive fun to
the Festival.
Map: 22, Hands on, Drop in, All ages
2pm – 4pm
What goes on inside a computer
science lab?
Microsoft Research, JJ Thompson Avenue
Prepare to be surprised! Computing is not just
about spreadsheets and presentation slides; it’s
used to do many more amazing things that you
might not expect. Come and see some exciting
Microsoft Research projects, meet our
researchers and get hands on with computer
science.
Map: 20, Hands on, Drop in, Ages 10+
*Pre book visit: www.cam.ac.uk/sciencefestival or tel: 01223 766766 41
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