Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Capturing the Sun Exhibition & Events
Capturing the Sun Exhibition
Art and poetry inspired by research into Fusion at UKAEA at Culham. Scientists have been inspired by artist in residence Jane Corbett, to represent their work on blackboards and in Haiku, seventeen syllable poetry.
This free exhibition runs from 8th September to 14th October and can be visited Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 4.00pm or whilst events listed below are taking place.
BA Science and Engineering Week Seminar
Wednesday 27th September 6-8pm
Free of charge
National Science Week (9-18th March 2007) is an opportunity for people to take part in events and activities relating to science, engineering and technology. This is an opportunity to find out what you could do, to share ideas and experience, and to meet other interested people in your area. Please book through the BA on 020 7019 4953.
Scientists on The Sofa
Thursday 28th September 7.30pm
Free of charge
This event features two scientists. Chippy Thyagaraja is a physicist who works for UKAEA, the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Steve Sanders is an engineer for virtual reality systems who works for JET, the world's largest fusion research facility. Both have a fascinating story to tell about fusion research and will be interviewed on the Sofa by Mike Dennis during this informal evening.
Creative Writing Workshop
Tues 3rd & Wed 11th October 7-9.15pm
£5 per person (Oxford Trust Members free)
Come and try your hand at writing creatively on some novel themes. Celebrate the many forms of energy in our lives, our connection with nature, the scientific imagination and the search for a more sustainable future. Mix any or all of these with more personal themes.
3rd October - Open to all (Adults)
11th October - Open to practising writers
Drawing Energy: Family Workshop
Saturday 14th October 2-4.30pm
Free with admission to Hands On
Come and explore how the sun brings energy to earth and the many other forms of energy in our lives and out in space. There will be opportunities for detailed drawing using microscopes.
A drop in workshop as part of the National 'Big Draw' Day.
Wine Tasting Evening
Thursday 19th October 7.30pm
£3 (RSC and Oxford Trust Members free)
Guy Boursot, a leading wine expert, will lead an informal, entertaining and informative evening on red and white Burgundy wines with a science bouquet. Organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
The Wicked World of the Bumblebee
Thursday 26th October 2pm
Free of charge but donation welcome
It's not all honey and flowers you know! Peep into a bumblebee's nest and you'll find trickery, fighting and mayhem. This lively talk, with chocolate pollen, will get children acting out life (and death) in a bee's nest. And what is a bumblebee anyway? Come and learn all about these fascinating creatures. Presented by Ivan Wright of Shotover Wildlife and organised by Oxford Urban Wildlife Group.
Science Oxford, 1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4 1BL. 01865 728953. events@oxtrust.org.uk
Events at the Oxford Playhouse:
The Goldilocks Enigma
Friday 13th October 5pm The Oxford Playhouse
£6 Adults, £4 Child (18 and under)
One of the striking features of the universe is that everything is 'just right'. Slight changes in the laws of physics or the cosmological arrangement would prove lethal. Scientists are split on the explanation for this 'cosmic fine-tuning.' Paul Davies chairs a debate between proponents of each theory and gets to the heart of our understanding of the universe. Please book through The Oxford Playhouse on 01865 305305.
The Mathematics of Luck, Risk & Gambling
Friday 27th October 5pm The Oxford Playhouse
£6 Adults £4 Child (18 and under)
Are you lucky or just obeying the laws of chance? Simon Singh looks at the mathematics behind situations involving luck, risk and coincidence. Book through The Oxford Playhouse on 01865 305305.
Art and poetry inspired by research into Fusion at UKAEA at Culham. Scientists have been inspired by artist in residence Jane Corbett, to represent their work on blackboards and in Haiku, seventeen syllable poetry.
This free exhibition runs from 8th September to 14th October and can be visited Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 4.00pm or whilst events listed below are taking place.
BA Science and Engineering Week Seminar
Wednesday 27th September 6-8pm
Free of charge
National Science Week (9-18th March 2007) is an opportunity for people to take part in events and activities relating to science, engineering and technology. This is an opportunity to find out what you could do, to share ideas and experience, and to meet other interested people in your area. Please book through the BA on 020 7019 4953.
Scientists on The Sofa
Thursday 28th September 7.30pm
Free of charge
This event features two scientists. Chippy Thyagaraja is a physicist who works for UKAEA, the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Steve Sanders is an engineer for virtual reality systems who works for JET, the world's largest fusion research facility. Both have a fascinating story to tell about fusion research and will be interviewed on the Sofa by Mike Dennis during this informal evening.
Creative Writing Workshop
Tues 3rd & Wed 11th October 7-9.15pm
£5 per person (Oxford Trust Members free)
Come and try your hand at writing creatively on some novel themes. Celebrate the many forms of energy in our lives, our connection with nature, the scientific imagination and the search for a more sustainable future. Mix any or all of these with more personal themes.
3rd October - Open to all (Adults)
11th October - Open to practising writers
Drawing Energy: Family Workshop
Saturday 14th October 2-4.30pm
Free with admission to Hands On
Come and explore how the sun brings energy to earth and the many other forms of energy in our lives and out in space. There will be opportunities for detailed drawing using microscopes.
A drop in workshop as part of the National 'Big Draw' Day.
Wine Tasting Evening
Thursday 19th October 7.30pm
£3 (RSC and Oxford Trust Members free)
Guy Boursot, a leading wine expert, will lead an informal, entertaining and informative evening on red and white Burgundy wines with a science bouquet. Organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
The Wicked World of the Bumblebee
Thursday 26th October 2pm
Free of charge but donation welcome
It's not all honey and flowers you know! Peep into a bumblebee's nest and you'll find trickery, fighting and mayhem. This lively talk, with chocolate pollen, will get children acting out life (and death) in a bee's nest. And what is a bumblebee anyway? Come and learn all about these fascinating creatures. Presented by Ivan Wright of Shotover Wildlife and organised by Oxford Urban Wildlife Group.
Science Oxford, 1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4 1BL. 01865 728953. events@oxtrust.org.uk
Events at the Oxford Playhouse:
The Goldilocks Enigma
Friday 13th October 5pm The Oxford Playhouse
£6 Adults, £4 Child (18 and under)
One of the striking features of the universe is that everything is 'just right'. Slight changes in the laws of physics or the cosmological arrangement would prove lethal. Scientists are split on the explanation for this 'cosmic fine-tuning.' Paul Davies chairs a debate between proponents of each theory and gets to the heart of our understanding of the universe. Please book through The Oxford Playhouse on 01865 305305.
The Mathematics of Luck, Risk & Gambling
Friday 27th October 5pm The Oxford Playhouse
£6 Adults £4 Child (18 and under)
Are you lucky or just obeying the laws of chance? Simon Singh looks at the mathematics behind situations involving luck, risk and coincidence. Book through The Oxford Playhouse on 01865 305305.
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