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Wrexham Year of Culture 2011 The Wrexham Science Festival returns in July, and will include a whole host of talks, workshops and demonstrations to get you thinking about science. The festival is FREE to attend and open to all. Events will be based around four themes - Earth and the Universe, Animal World, Human Mind & Body, and Bright Sparks. How to book - Tickets for the majority of events can be booked online at www.wrexhamsf.com, by emailing wsf@glyndwr.ac.uk or by phoning 01978 293466. Unless otherwise specified Location - All events take place at Glyndŵr University, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW, unless stated otherwise. FAMILY FUN If you are looking for an event to inspire a budding scientist or for family entertainment to kick-start the summer holidays with a bang, these events provide energising science excitement. POLYMERS Steve Mould, Blue Peter’s Science Expert Thursday 14 July, 6.30pm Sponsored by: The Royal Society of Chemistry North West Trust Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 8+ AMEOBA TO ZEBRA: NATURAL HISTORY ROCK MUSICAL Being 747 Friday 15 July, 6pm Theme: Animal World Age: 8+ ROCK GUITAR IN 11 DIMENSIONS Dr Mark Lewney Monday 18 July, 6pm Sponsored by: The Institute of Physics Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 10+ DR MARK LEWNEY TEN OF THE BEST Techniquest Glynd r Tuesday 19 July, 6pm Techniquest Glyndŵr Theatre Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 6+ Explore the world of Science through fresh eyes WILDLIFE ON OUR DOORSTEP Emma Broad, Wrexham Biodiversity Group Wednesday 20 July, 12noon Theme: Animal World Age: 6+ ZOMBIE SCIENCE 1Z: THE REAL SCIENCE OF THE UNDEAD Dr Austin, Zombie Institute for Theoretical Studies, University of Glasgow Wednesday 20 July, 2pm & 6pm Sponsored by: The Wellcome Trust Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 13+ CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION: THE BLOOD ROOM Techniquest Glynd r - The National Science Academy hub Thursday 21 July, 11am Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 11+ To book: Call 01978 293309 or e-mail claire@tqg.org.uk CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION: THE LAB Techniquest Glynd r - The National Science Academy hub (north and mid Wales) Thursday 21 July, 12noon Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 11+ To book: Call 01978 293309 or e-mail claire@tqg.org.uk DR DEATH AND THE MEDI-EVIL MEDICINE SHOW Simon Watt, Ready Steady Science Thursday 21 July, 2pm & 6pm Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 6+ ZOOM Paul Stephenson, The Magic Mathworks Travelling Circus Friday 22 July, 12noon Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 8+ THE SCIENCE JUNKIE LIVE SHOW ‘THE SCIENCE OF EXTREME SPORTS’ Huw James, Science Junkie Friday 22 July, 2pm & 6pm Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 8+ 06 Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow Thursday 14 - Friday 22 July 2011 GROWN-UP GATHERINGS Explore science ideas, new innovations and how science impacts on everything around you. You’re guaranteed to learn something new! AN ACADEMIC DAY OF SCIENCE Glynd r University and the University of Wales Thursday 14 July, 10am - 5pm Catrin Finch Centre, Glynd r University, Wrexham Theme: Human Mind and Body / Earth and the Universe Age: 16+ SEARCHING FOR PARTICLES AT THE LARGE HADRON COLLIDER AT CERN Professor Peter Watkins, Head of Particle Physics, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham Friday 15 July, 6pm Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+ SEARCHING FOR PARTICLES AT CERN 21ST CENTURY TELESCOPES Professor Michael Merrifield, Professor of Astronomy, School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Nottingham Friday 15 July, 7.30pm Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+ ‘SCIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS’ HOW TO ACCESS SCIENCE RESEARCH ONLINE Nicola Watkinson, Academic Liaison Co-ordinator, Glynd r University Library and Misha Jepson, Graduate School and Research Services Coordinator, Glynd r University Friday 15 July, 6pm Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+ ARE WE WIRED FOR GOD? THE BIOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE Charles Foster, University of Oxford, The Ethox Centre Friday 15 July, 7.30pm Sponsored by: CYTUN, Churches Together in Wales Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 15+ BRUNEL WORKS IN WALES Stephen Jones, Institute of Civil Engineers Monday 18 July, 6pm Sponsored by: ICE Wales Cymru Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 14+
RETURNING TO A SCIENCE CAREER Dr Katie Perry, The Daphne Jackson Trust Monday 18 July, 6pm Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+ INTRODUCING SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE HEALTH CARE EDUCATION Stella Whitley, Senior Lecturer Nursing and Clinical Simulation, Glynd r University Monday 18 July, 7.30pm Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+ IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE! Helen Keen Monday 18 July, 7.30pm Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+ THE GENETIC LEGACY OF MEDIEVAL SOCIETY IN NORTH EAST WALES Dr Andy Grierson, Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience, Department of Neuroscience, University of Sheffield Tuesday 19 July, 6pm Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+ BBC RADIO WALES SCIENCE CAFÉ ‘IN CONVERSATION WITH DR BEN GOLDACRE’ Tuesday 19 July, 6pm Sponsored by: BBC Radio Wales Science Café Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 16+ DR BEN GOLDACRE HOW I WONDER WHAT YOU ARE: THE BIRTH, LIFE AND DEATH OF STARS Dr Paul Ruffle, Visiting Research Fellow, Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester Tuesday 19 July, 6pm Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+ FUTURE FOOD - GM OR NOT? Dr Meriel Jones, Institute of Integrative Biology, the University of Liverpool Tuesday 19th July, 7.30pm The Wales Gene Park Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+ DAWN OF THE INTELLIGENT MACHINES Professor Vic Grout, Professor of Network Algorithms, Centre for Applied Internet Research (CAIR), Glynd r University Tuesday 19 July Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 14+ THE CHILDREN’S ETERNAL FOREST FUSION - CULTURAL NETWORKING @ GLYND R UNIVERSITY’S CENTRE FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Dave Gray, The Foundry Wednesday 20 July, 6pm Centre for the Creative Industries, Glynd r University, Wrexham Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+ To book: Call 01978 345220 or e-mail adam@rampant-dragon.co.uk RADIO WAVES: THE AMAZING TECHNOLOGY WHICH CHANGED THE WORLD AND KEEPS ON DOING SO Professor Peter Excell, Professor of Communications, Glynd r University Wednesday 20 July, 6pm Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 14+ SWEARING AS A RESPONSE TO PAIN Dr Richard Stevens, Keele University Wednesday 20 July, 7.30pm Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 14+ AN INTRODUCTION TO SACRED GEOMETRY - A TRUTHJUICE EVENT Nick Marchmont Wednesday 20 July, 7.30pm Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 18+ TESTING NEGATIVE IN THE 2012 OLYMPICS IN LONDON Dr Michael Graham, Head of Sport & Exercise Sciences in the Institute for Health, Medical Science and Society, Glynd r University Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 16+ BBC RADIO WALES SCIENCE CAFÉ PUB QUIZ Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm The Bridge End Inn, Ruabon Sponsored by: BBC Radio Wales Science Café. No booking required, but capacity is limited Age: 18+ MARVELLOUS MAMMALS North East Wales Bionet Friday 22 July, 7.30pm Theme: Animal World Age: 11+ THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX - EXTENDING THE MIND AND EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS Mike Corcoran, emptySPACE/National Science Academy Friday 22 July, 7.30pm Theme: Human Mind and Body Age: 16+ Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow HELP US CELEBRATE 2011 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS GUIDED TOUR OF COED EDWIN, THE GLYND R UNIVERSITY NORTHOP WOODLANDS Thursday 14 July, 3pm Glynd r University, Holywell Road, Northop, Flintshire, CH7 6AA Theme: Earth and the Universe Age: 11+ CHIRK CASTLE WOODLAND TOUR Carl Green, Head Warden, Chirk Castle, The National Trust Friday 15 July & Thursday 21 July, 5pm Chirk Castle, Wrexham, LL14 5AF Normal charges apply to enter the castle. To book: Call 01691 776301 or e-mail carl.green@nationaltrust.org Age: 11+ THE CHILDREN’S ETERNAL FOREST Dr Michael Leach Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm Theme: Animal World Age: 14+ JOIN US TO CELEBRATE 2011 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CHEMISTRY THE USE OF BIOPOLYMERS IN THE HEALTH SECTOR Industrial Biopolymer Knowledge Transfer Centre, Glynd r University Wednesday 13 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndŵr University, Wrexham Theme: Human Mind and Body To book: Call 01978 293126 or e-mail a.davies@glyndwr.ac.uk Age: 18+ JOSEPH PRIESTLEY: LEADING BRITISH SCIENTIST AND THINKER - AND HIS CONNECTIONS WITH WREXHAM Professor Peter Excell, Professor of Communications, Glynd r University Monday 18 July, 7.30pm Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 14+ THE HISTORY (AND FUTURE?) OF COMPOSITES IN AVIATION Professor Richard Day, Professor of Composites Engineering, Glynd r University Thursday 21 July, 6pm Theme: Bright Sparks Age: 16+ COMPOSITES IN AVIATION www.yearofculture.co.uk 07
Page 1 and 2: Inspire : Create : Enjoy Principal
Page 3 and 4: Our thanks are due to the following
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