Category: Salisbury Café Scientifique events
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Why did the hedgehog cross the road?
The December talk will be given by Hugh Warwick talking about his work with hedgehogs. Hugh Warwick goes where few hedgehogs dare … after countless hours radio tracking, counting, talking about (and to) hedgehogs he is well placed to reveal the truth to that seminal question. He is the spokesperson for the British Hedgehog Preservation…
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Digital Forensics
The November talk will now be on the topic of Digital Forensics, with Professor Sarah Morris from the University of Southampton talking about her research. Professor Sarah Morris has over 14 years of experience in complex technical digital forensic investigations and is currently based within the Cyber Security group in the School of Electronics and…
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Freezing atoms with light – how and why?
The October talk will be given by Dr Carrie Weidner from the University of Bristol who will be talking about her research into quantum engineering. When people ask my mother what I do for a living, she tells them that I freeze atoms. This is pretty much 100% true, but I don’t make things cold…
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The Astronomy of Stonehenge
The July talk will be given by Simon Banton on his astronomical work on Stonehenge. An illustrated talk about the generally accepted as well as the more controversial astronomical alignments at Stonehenge. Which of the theories are plausible, and which aren’t? Did the builders really have the depth of understanding of the movements of the…
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Uncovering biodiversity: Herbarium digitisation, analysis, and engagement
The June talk will be given by Sally Swannell who will be talking about her work with herbaria. Herbaria have evolved over centuries and have been described as largely unexplored biodiversity time machines. The Royal Agricultural University herbarium could be characterised as the same, containing approximately 10,000 specimen records, many dating back to the early…
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A little taste of Exercise Snacking
The May talk will be given by Ian-Ju Liang of the University of Bath who will be talking about her research into health and fitness. Join her on a journey to elevate physical capabilities, foster independence, and enhance overall well-being. Ian-Ju would like us to work together towards prolonged and healthier lifestyles, actively addressing the…
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Navigating Puberty: Optimising the Physical Development of Young People
The April talk will be given by Chris Ford talking about his work as an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach with the UKSCA. Human bodies are amazing, capable of adapting and evolving over time. Puberty creates the largest changes and challenges for the body which can have long lasting effects. Understanding what happens during maturation…
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Digital Twins: Scientific and technological breakthrough or marketing ploy?
The March talk will be presented by Prof Ronni Bowman talking about her research into Digital Twins. A digital twin is a virtual model of a real world entity, environment or process. This means that it mimics its real world counterpart in all aspects and can be used to assess safety, functionality and degradation. Digital…
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An insight into upper-limb prosthetics
The February talk will be given by Dr Alix Chadwell who will be talking about her work on prosthetics. For a person with limb absence, a prosthesis can be an invaluable part of their life, but many people find that upper-limb prosthetics don’t live up to their expectations. This talk will provide an insight into…
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Insights into sustainable farming research
The January talk will be given by Professor Nicola Cannon, Professor of Agriculture at the Royal Agricultural University. Agriculture is under pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to reach net zero whilst also trying to adapt to changes as a result of Brexit, climate change and erratic commodity and input prices. This talk will evaluate…