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The Aural Apothecary
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Authentic yet light-hearted chat about medicines and the people behind them
The Aural Apothecaries are three pharmacists who share banter and conversation with guests from across the world of healthcare. We invite them to offer up a life changing book, a career anthem and a Desert Island Drug – a medicine that has changed their life. Previous guests have included Times Columnist Dr Mark Porter, the ‘Menopause Doctor’ Dr Louise Newson and British Lion John Devereux.
In this, our first ever live show, we want to understand the patient’s point of view. We invite Jamie Brewster, who recently completed treatment for leukaemia, to join us to talk about the various treatments and medicines he has received. He will talk about how his experience as a patient and an architect has led him to question the nature of the inpatient environment and how he has developed solutions that could improve healing and aid recovery.
We promise this will be a fascinating story – with a few laughs thrown in for good measure. Who knows – you might even want to tell your own story?
Please join us on Saturday 19th February at the Milk and Sugar café for a 6pm start.
Milk & Sugar café | kitchen
One Central Square
Cardiff
CF10 1FS
Twitter @auralapothecary - linktr.ee/auralapothecary
Journey to the Poles
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Meet some polar scientists!
Join our panel of experts as they discuss their discoveries, observations, and life in the field. Their disciplines cover everything from the way a glacier slips and slides, to how we can support and learn from the polar residents. This will be followed by an audience Q&A so come ready with your most pressing questions.
Music to Your Ears - Interactive online workshop
Screaming balloons and singing wineglasses! Find out what sound is and how we turn it into music!
Find out what sound is and how we turn it into music! Create your own noisemakers alongside the presenter and we will show you how to make anything louder!
This is a fun, highly interactive workshop aimed at families and children under 12.
Held on zoom this workshop uses kit you can find around the home. There will also be an opportunity to chat to the presenter and local physicists at the end.
Session is provided by Science Made Simple and Institute of Physics (IOP) Wales.
Sound and Bridges
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Can bridges make sounds? When we walk across them they vibrate at particular natural frequencies. Just like when we pluck a guitar string or blow into a clarinet.
A group of engineers at Cardiff University decided to translate the vibrations of bridges into musical sounds. We walked, ran and jumped on a bridge at the university and measured the vibrations using a mobile phone app. Then we made our own music based on the bridge’s natural frequencies.
Perhaps we can detect damage in a bridge or an aircraft wing by listening to the changes in the music it makes.
Watch our ‘Sounds and Bridges’ presentation and listen to our music. Then think about ways that you can make music. Can you make our own musical instrument using something that vibrates. Is there a unique sound of the bridges of Wales?
Polar Penguin Pop Quiz
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Come test your polar knowledge with the UK Polar Network!
We have put together an interactive online quiz for the whole family, suitable for all ages, but especially the smallest penguins. We will end the session with a live polar origami demonstration so that you have something to take away with you as well as some new polar trivia!
Extra info: Participants will need to be able to join our quiz platform, ideally on a device separate to the one they join the meeting on. A smartphone would work. Teams can be of any size, but we recommend ~3 people as ideal. Individuals are welcome to be their own team. Prizes may be offered for teams who do well!
Subatomic Circus: WoW
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Join us for a family friendly cabaret of curiosities hosted by the Sparklettes. Let us show you places you don’t normally get to see; inside a brain or to the edge of space. Enjoy mind-expanding interactions as we mix live performers, projections, science and digital arts in CultVR’s 360˚ cinema. Spoiler: may contain dancing dinosaurs.
Important Information:
The event is suitable for children aged 7-11.
Booking is required. COVID-19 rules at the time of the event will be in place and attendees are expected to follow them, for everybody’s safety.
COVID Passes are required for ages 18 and over. https://gov.wales/get-your-nhs-covid-pass
You are also legally required to wear a face covering in indoor public areas when not actively eating or drinking. This applies to everyone aged 11 and over, unless an exception applies. Children under 11 do not have to wear face coverings.
Should the event be cancelled or affected due to COVID-19 or any other event, attendees will be informed as soon as possible. The event is not responsible for any impact due to the cancellation or adjustment of the event.
There are 3 time slots, but all activities will be the same, so please only book onto one time slot.
This event is part of Cardiff Council's Winter of Wellbeing. This event is supported by Cardiff Council and Cardiff University’s School of Engineering.
Create your own lava lamp
Join Amazelab and get creative by making your very own lava lamp using the wonders of chemistry! This workshop is aimed at the whole family to join in with using items you'll be able to find around the home!
You can download an activity sheet to accompany the event here: Lava Lamp Instructions
What happens to your bones in outer space?
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Join scientist Valerie Sparkes to learn about what happens to the bones the body when astronauts go into outer space and what they have to do when they return to earth to reverse the changes.
Sensors: From Animation to Rehabilitation
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Wearable sensors are becoming more and more common in our day to day lives, from the accelerometer in your smart phone to blood sugar monitors used by Diabetics. Our SPIN research group at Cardiff University are using different sensors to investigate their potential for the clinical rehabilitation and remote monitoring of different types of patients.
Come along to get an introduction to this research, see some demonstrations of wearable sensor use as well as a glance at how this technology is used to make your favourite animated films or games!
Families and people of all ages welcome! However, children will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. We will run short interactive sessions between 11:00 and 15:00. If you are interested in coming, please select tickets from one of the 8 x 30-minute time slots on our Eventbrite page, so that we can gauge the level of interest and capacity.
This will be within the Wyndham Street Hall of South Riverside Community Development Centre, Brunel Street, Cardiff, CF11 6ES
Give me a second!
Can you create an accurate timepiece?
Hear from real scientists who work with atomic clocks at the UK's leading measurement institute, then it's hands-on time! You'll need 50 cm of string, something a bit heavy (like two Lego bricks), and something to hang from it to hand, plus a timer (on your phone?)
Lush Science
Welcome to Science Fest at Lush Spa Cardiff!
Over the days of Cardiff Science Festival we invite you to come and learn all about the science behind the art of bathing. Here at Lush Spa Cardiff we want you to delve into the benefits behind essential oils, how are bath bombs fizz and learn about how we can help the environment one step at a time! We will be hosting a range of workshops where you can smell, watch and get hands on with our products. Ingredients, plastic free alternatives and knowing exactly what is in your products mean so much to us! So stop by and learn all about our fighting animal testing cosmetics.
Not only will there be interactive experiences on our shop floor but there will also be the opportunity to make a product! This will be completely optional and the cost will be the price of the product being made! This way you get a fresh hand-made product, made by you! We can't wait to see you!
For tickets, either call or email to book in for a free slot:
02920 399089
The workshops will run as follows from 19-21st:
12:00pm-12:20pm
12:30pm-12:50pm
2:00pm-2:20pm
2:30pm-2:50pm
How life on Earth began
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The question of life's origin is one of the most perplexing in science. It is about why we are here as a species, our relationship to the universe, and whether there is life on other planets.
Yet despite the question's significance, there was little research into the origin of life before the 1950s. Then a young scientist named Stanley Miller performed a now-legendary experiment that seemed to show how the building blocks of life could have formed spontaneously on the newly-formed Earth. This kick-started research into the mystery.
Almost 70 years later, we still do not have a complete explanation for how life began. But in the last two decades, a series of startling experiments have pointed the way towards a possible explanation.
Michael Marshall, author of The Genesis Quest, tells the story of the scientists who have wrestled with the question of life's origin.
You can purchase a signed copy of Michael’s book here: https://www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk/products/9781474611411?_pos=1&_sid=f4ec09495&_ss=r
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137135761755
The science behind Killing Eve - Small Screen Science Podcast Live!
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Could you really kill someone with perfume or a hair pin? Can psychology explain why Villanelle is good assassin? And how does espionage actually work? From the psychology of psychopaths to the secrets of spy craft, join Karen and Emma as they explore the science behind the hit BBC spy drama, Killing Eve, for a LIVE recording of Small Screen Science podcast. Previous episodes have included uncovering the fact and fiction of the chemistry of dissolving a body in a bath tub in Breaking Bad, and peering into the world of forensic pathology and the gruesome autopsies in Silent Witness.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137136213105
A Guide to the Night Sky
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Phill Wallace, FRAS (Cardiff Astronomical Society) will take you on a tour of the night sky from the comfort of your own home, dressing to mitigate against the cold normally experienced at an outdoor tour is optional. There will be a guided tour describing what can be seen from the UK in February and March embellished with myths, legends and history behind the naming of Constellations. Phill will use Stellarium a free open-source planetarium to guide you on this journey.
Registration
To obtain a free ticket please email and make a request to Zoom@cardiff-astronomical-society.co.uk
Your request will be acknowledged shortly after you make your request, and you will receive full details on how to access the event to your mailbox on the 17th February 2021.
Note to CAS members - this is a bookable event.
For more information, visit https://www.cardiff-astronomical-society.co.uk/
Python Workshop
Register here: https://zen.coderdojo.com/dojos/gb/rhiwbina-cardiff/cardiff-rhiwbina-library
Rhiwbina Library CoderDojo together with Cardiff Science Festival @Rhiwbina is running a Friday night Python Programming Workshop.
This event is aimed at 8 to 13 year old children.
Each participant will need access to their own computer. Please check your set up BEFORE the session.
Parents should be involved to provide support to their children.
Two parallel events are planned.
Basic Python:
Access https://trinket.io/python3 and try to run.
We will use this tutorial: https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/projects/turtle-race
Other tutorials are also available on this site.
Advanced Python:
We will introduce learners to the pyglet Python game engine.
This will require learners to install three things (all free):
Python 3.8.7 (https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-387/)
PyCharm Community edition (https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/)
The pyglet game engine through the terminal within PyCharm: By typing: pip install pyglet
If you have queries or need more help with set up , please email BrennanPinCardiff@gmail.com
The White Ice Cycle
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Following on from her talk earlier in the day, we will be showing Maria Leijerstam’s documentary, The White ice Cycle which shows not just the journey but the four years of preparation that led to her achieving a world record for being the first person in the world to cycle to the South Pole.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137169982109
Cycling to the South Pole (Book): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cycling-South-Pole-world-first/dp/1999872002
White Ice Cycle Documentary: https://www.marialeijerstam.com/book-documentary
Burn Series Family Adventure Races: https://www.burnseries.co.uk
Introduction to Everything Polar
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Come pick the brains of polar panellists. This event is welcome to everybody, from families with a fascination for polar bears to students with a love for ice to pensioners with a passion for Antarctic culture. The event will be hosted by the UKPN - UK Polar Network (read more here: https://polarnetwork.org/about-ukpn/) - and will consist of a series of short introductory talks on a variety of polar subjects, to expand the breadth of your polar knowledge!
What will you get out of this event?
Get an introduction to the different sectors in the polar industry
Learn from experts in their respective fields, from glaciologists to historians and everything in between
Get to know what a day in the life of somebody who works in the polar sector looks like
Get your questions answered by polar experts
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137397622989
Image credit: Holly Jenkins
Who Did It? The Science Behind Solving A Murder
Can you solve the murder? Come and find out! This forensic workshop is part of the Cardiff Science Festival.
Have you ever wondered how a murder gets solved? What evidence is collected? What scientists are needed?
This interactive workshop allows you to get involved, take on different jobs of a forensic scientist and solve a murder! From fingerprints to DNA strands, recorded phone calls to suspect interviews, is there enough evidence for you to find the murderer?
This workshop deals with the idea of death/harm from poisoning/wounding, although no real photos will be shown - sketches may be used and scenes may be described. This workshop may not be suitable for everyone. Age 11 and over is recommended.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-did-it-the-science-behind-solving-a-murder-tickets-138927454757
Caerdydd Un Blaned a safbwyntiau pobl ifanc
Ym mis Mawrth 2019, fe wnaeth Cyngor Caerdydd ymuno â chynghorau eraill ar draws y DU wrth ddatgan ‘argyfwng hinsawdd’. Yn Hydref 2020, lansiodd Cyngor Caerdydd ei strategaeth ddrafft Caerdydd Un Blaned gan osod gweledigaeth ar gyfer dod yn ddinas niwtral o ran carbon erbyn 2030; ymateb strategol i’r argyfwng yn yr hinsawdd.
Bydd y sgwrs hon yn rhoi trosolwg o’r strategaeth Caerdydd Un Blaned ar gyfer plant a phobl ifanc a bydd hefyd yn cynnig cyfle i’r rhai sy’n bresennol ddweud eu barn ar ba newidiadau y dylid eu gwneud er mwyn lleihau ôl-troed carbon y ddinas.
Bydd y digwyddiad byr yn cael ei gynnal gan dîm Ynni a Chynaliadwyedd Cyngor Caerdydd, ar y cyd ag aelodau o Gyngor Ieuenctid Caerdydd.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caerdydd-un-blaned-a-safbwyntiau-pobl-ifanc-tickets-142085592833
Bones and joints and what happens to them in outer space
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We will talk about what the different joints look like in the human body and you will learn about what the bones and joints are made of. We will make some paper and cardboard models of the bones. You will also learn about what happens to the bones when astronauts go into space and what they have to do to keep them healthy.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137138235153
One Planet Cardiff: young people’s views
In March 2019 Cardiff Council joined other councils across the UK in declaring a ‘climate emergency’. In October 2020, Cardiff Council launched its draft One Planet Cardiff strategy, setting out a vision for a carbon neutral city by 2030; a strategic response to the climate emergency.
This talk will provide an overview for children and young people of the One Planet Cardiff strategy and will also offer an opportunity for attendees to put forward their views on what changes should be made to reduce the city’s carbon footprint.
The short event will be hosted by Cardiff Council’s Energy & Sustainability team, in conjunction with members of the Cardiff Youth Council.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-planet-cardiff-young-peoples-views-tickets-139926615273
The event is also being repeated in Welsh: https://www.cardiffsciencefestival.co.uk/en/events/oneplanetcardiff
Field Series 1-3
In this series, Technical Demonstrator Harri Little shares his expertise and shows how you can develop your field biology skills from your back garden.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fP6q5RuXt0qwORQa02rOwLdvjL97lv5CkJZcSVNt9EpUNkpHNkpKNVFZT0tOWVAxQzE2QkI2ODI3Wi4u
For similar sessions and many more, check out our exciting British Science Week Programme here .
The secret science of hula hooping
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Have you ever tried to hula hoop? How do you stop it from falling? We put a professional hula hooper into a biomechanics lab and connected them up so that we could track their movement and muscle activation. Join us to find out what we found out and how it could help you learn some new tricks with a hoop.
This interactive online session is suitable for 7-11yrs old and families.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-secret-science-of-hula-hooping-tickets-138042192915
Polar Penguins Pop-quiz
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Come test your polar knowledge with the UK Polar Network! We’ve put together an interactive online quiz for the whole family, suitable for all ages, but especially the smallest penguins. We will end the session with a live polar origami demonstration so that you have something to take away with you as well as some new polar trivia!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137405620911
Image credit: Anna Gebruk 2016 Walruses Vaigach Island
Gear Geeks
In the outdoor world we love gear! It helps keep us safe, it helps keep us dry, it helps us discover the world. But the science and engineering behind the gear is just as fascinating as the places it helps us explore. From our plastic clothing to recyclable shoes, and 3D printing climbing gear! We explore the wonderful science of our kit, and maybe you’ll become a Gear Geek too!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gear-geeks-tickets-141947539913
An Icy Cold Polar Adventure
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Come along for a unique polar adventure which sees, Guinness World Record Holder, Maria Leijerstam from the Vale of Glamorgan, become the first person in the world to cycle to the South Pole. She’ll recount some of her toughest and most enjoyable moments, sharing with you incredible photos and footage from her journey, including a chance to ask some questions.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137169789533
Cycling to the South Pole (Book): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cycling-South-Pole-world-first/dp/1999872002
White Ice Cycle Documentary: https://www.marialeijerstam.com/book-documentary
Burn Series Family Adventure Races: https://www.burnseries.co.uk
These Streets Are Made for Walking
Told through case studies from around the world, including from Denmark, the Netherlands and Colombia, Transport for Wales shares research and comment that points to widespread walking and cycling as the future.
This event is a 45 minute presentation about the power of active-travel to influence educational attainment, address major public health issues, help to heal social divisions, boost business and protect the environment.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/these-streets-are-made-for-walking-tickets-139457217291
Cardiff Science Festival Code Club
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cardiff-science-festival-code-club-tickets-140983029035
Welcome to our Computer Code Club! Fancy having a try at some coding? Want to know what Computational Thinking means? Want to try your hand at some Mini-Computer projects? Then come along! We will be catering for complete beginners and for those looking to try something different. At Technocamps, we deliver interactive and interesting sessions, so why not give it a try?
Our Code Club is open to children aged 8-16 and is a great place for you to have a go! Technocamps Code Clubs focus on being interesting and interactive, and we can't wait to see what we get up to!
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Croeso i'n Clwb Codio Cyfrifiadurol! Hoffech chi roi cynnig ar godio? Hoffech chi wybod beth yw ystyr Meddwl Cyfrifiadurol? Hoffech chi roi cynnig ar rai prosiectau Cyfrifiadur-Bach? Yna dewch draw! Byddwn yn darparu ar gyfer dechreuwyr llwyr ynghyd â’r rhai sydd am drio rhywbeth gwahanol. Yn Technocamps, rydym yn cyflwyno sesiynau rhyngweithiol a diddorol, felly beth am roi cynnig arni?
Mae ein Clwb Codio yn agored i blant rhwng 8 ac 16 oed ac mae'n lle gwych i chi ddechrau! Mae Clybiau Codio Technocamps yn canolbwyntio ar fod yn ddiddorol ac yn rhyngweithiol, ac rydym yn edrych ymlaen at weld be wnawn ni!
Large Hadron Collider underground visit
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Five thousand physicists in 38 countries around the world participate in the ATLAS Experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC). When the LHC is in operation, up to 600 million protons collide every second inside the detector. ATLAS Virtual Visits gives the public a unique opportunity to be part of this great scientific adventure.
Come talk with an ATLAS physicist, receive an underground tour, and get answers to your questions.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137136941283
A Virtual Ark: Creative Family Workshop
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Are you interested in endangered species?
Would you like to take part in a fun, fact-filled hour of learning and activities? Would you like to help design a ‘Virtual Ark’ for animals facing extinction?
On the 19th February, The Frozen Ark will join forces with award winning artist Paul Evans to present an exciting live creative workshop. Suitable for all ages from 6+, and all creative abilities, you will model your favourite creature to join other animals in the Ark, and gain tips on how to design the Ark itself for development into a VR (Virtual Reality) experience.
We are able to offer up to 20 FREE modelling packs (limit of 2 packs per household). These include 250g of modelling material (enough for 2 x animal models), 1 x modelling tool, a Friend of the Ark sticker and general information about The Frozen Ark.
Who should attend?
• Anyone with an interest in wild animals and conservation
Why attend?
• It will be fun – and suitable for all ages from 6+
• It will help us develop a Virtual Reality Ark to help spread word about our work in preserving the future of endangered species
• You will learn some interesting facts about the favourite animals of the Frozen Ark Team
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-virtual-ark-creative-family-workshop-tickets-137263656291
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This project is being funded by The Wellcome Trust ISSF3 Public Engagement Proof-of-Concept Award. #ARKS21stCentury