Events

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  An Eye Below Zero, a Long Term Look at the Poles with Doug Allan

  From November 01, 2024 18:30 until November 01, 2024

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  45 years of polar experience have given Doug Allan a unique perspective on both the Arctic and Antarctic. He’ll be telling exciting and inspiring stories about the winter he spent with Emperor penguins, and his face to face encounters with polar bears. But Doug has also witnessed how the warming of the poles is affecting the animals. He’ll explore the innovative and imaginative steps and solutions that we can adopt to take on the challenge. We can still turn the tide.
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  Murder at the Museum - Online Escape Room with The Locked Door Escape Games

  From November 01, 2024 20:00 until November 08, 2024

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  An online co-operative puzzle game for two teams (2 – 6 players). Everyone will need to Work Together to play this game. World-famous archaeologist Gustavo Jenson has been found dead at The Granite City Museum. Foul play is suspected so Detective Sullivan has been called in to solve the mystery and discover who the murderer is but she can't do it alone; your team must solve a variety of puzzles in order to crack the case! Kids are welcome to join in with their family but it’s tricky enough that it’s best played by older kids and adults.
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  Campaigning for change: banning disposable vapes with Less Waste Laura

  From November 02, 2024 19:00 until November 02, 2024

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  Can grassroots activism really create meaningful change? Absolutely! Join Laura Young who proved this theory true. Laura is the founder of the campaign to ban disposable vapes, which has prompted legislative change across the UK. She will share her campaign journey, top tips & key takeaways at this online talk!
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  How to Robot-Proof Your Kids with Dr Vivienne Ming

  From November 03, 2024 19:00 until November 03, 2024

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  AI makes many promises about making life easier. Companies are selling AI to read your emails and then write your responses. But at a time when all of the world's knowledge is free in your pocket, your value is your unique voice. From augmented intelligence to neuroprosthetics, Dr. Ming will explore how we can use AI not to make life easier but to make ourselves better.
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  Mini Brains in a Dish: How Organoids are Revolutionising Brain Research with Dr Daniel Berg

  From November 04, 2024 19:00 until November 04, 2024

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  The human brain is an incredible result of evolution, filled with complexity and wonder. Join neuroscientist Daniel Berg as he explores how the brain develops, what can sometimes go wrong, and how new breakthroughs with brain organoids—tiny, lab-grown models—are helping us unlock its mysteries. Discover how these advances are paving the way for deeper understanding and potential new treatments in the fascinating field of neuroscience.
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  Why We All Need Sunshine? with Dr Olga Runcie

  From November 05, 2024 19:00 until November 05, 2024

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  Have you ever wondered why we feel happier and less hungry on sunny days? Do you know what "Vitamin D Winter" is and how long it lasts? Are you aware of why sunshine, or the lack of it, affects our energy levels? In this talk by Dr Olga Runcie, consultant psychiatrist and sleep specialist, you’ll discover the surprising ways sunlight influences both our physical and mental well-being. We’ll explore the science behind sunlight, including its role in vitamin D production, mood regulation, and circadian rhythms. We'll also examine the connection between sunlight and conditions such as ADHD, Multiple Sclerosis blood pressure, and mood. You will gain practical tips on how to safely enjoy the benefits of sunshine in order to improve your health. This talk is perfect for anyone interested in understanding the vital connection between sunlight and human health.
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  The Straight A’s Brain with Dr. Tharaka

  From November 06, 2024 19:00 until November 06, 2024

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  Kids and teens are often taught what to learn, but now how to learn. What would it be like if your kid could memorise superhuman quantities of information? Or study for exams and not forget what they revised? Is it possible to improve focus and concentration? How should they look after their brain health? Is it possible to develop a brain that could learn in a way that could ace those school exams? Join Aberdeen based Dr T, TV Psychiatrist, for a practical online workshop that will leave you and your child amazed at your own memory power, equip you with brain health tips and powerful study hacks that will give any learner the academic edge. Aimed at kids and teens (aged 8-16), this webinar is designed for parents to attend too! It gives everyone a chance to learn and walk away with some practical top tips - and for parents to support their youngsters to learn smarter than ever before!
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  Science Fiction vs Science Fact with Scot Derwingson-Peacock

  From November 07, 2024 19:00 until November 07, 2024

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  Join us for a trip through the cosmos as we compare what we know with what we dream of. Hollywood sound designer, astrophysics alumnus and lifelong space enthusiast, Scot Derwingson-Peacock, will pilot our starship to strange new worlds and maybe even some very old ones to discover if what we see on the big screen really is possible. Some of the answers may surprise you!
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  AI IQ – LOL: How AI Controls Your Behaviour and Why It Works with Dr John N A Brown

  From November 08, 2024 18:30 until November 08, 2024

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  John NA Brown has solved problems for Google, Amazon, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube and has been working on AI for nearly 10 years. At this talk on AI IQ – LOL: How Computer Scientists Use Social Media and Smartphones to Control Your Behaviour and Why It Works, John will explain why AI isn’t really all that smart, and why a lot of smart people think that it is. Then he’ll help you see for yourselves how your smartphones and computers are designed to make you feel clever but act without thinking. He’ll finish with a 30-minute Ask Me Anything session.
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  UniverSilly Challenged Quiz with Jonny Berliner and Simon Watt

  From November 08, 2024 20:00 until November 08, 2024

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  Science troubadour, Jonny Berliner (“Seriously funny”Scotsman) and Ugly Animal wrangler, Simon Watt (“All the wit and passion of the best comics”- Chortle) invite you to the only Anarchonerd pub quiz in UniverSilly Challenged Quiz. Niche prizes to be won and full marks for foolishness. Paxman would hate it.