By Lucy Caulkett-
Lecturers from the University of Portsmouth have teamed up with pubs and cafes across the city to share their knowledge of science at a festival of science talks next month. They will be joining researchers from Universities across the world in their mission to share scientific knowledge with their audiences at a number of pubs in the Uk.
Bright researchers from The international Pint of Science Festival will attend local boozers for a talk on lots of scientific subjects, engaging pub goers where questions can be asked and discussed. They will include quizzes, geeky puzzles, engaging stories and other interactive activities.
The Barley Mow in Southsea, The One Eyed Dog and The Southsea Village are all penned to host the science-themed events from May 20 to 22. Revellers at the aforementioned pubs will be notified during their weekly quizz night this week in an event that promises to be both entertaining and enlightening. Scientific topics are expected to cover a wide range of issues that are useful to human knowledge and development but often overlooked by those who don’t have the needed information.
Festival director Dr Callam Davidson told The Eye Of Media.Com:
It is going to be a great opportunity for scientists to share their knowledge with members of the public in a relaxed environment, Science is a very important and integral aspect of human engagement and existence that can inform our habits, action and thinking. ‘As the festival enters its seventh year, we are absolutely thrilled to have Pint of Science reaching more people than ever before.
‘This year’s festival will feature some fantastically creative events cooked up by our endlessly ambitious volunteers, showcasing some of the nation’s most brilliant researchers in their local pubs and cafes.
‘This year has been a big one for Pint of Science, and we see some very exciting things on the horizon – join us for a pint in May and we’ll tell you all about it.’
Topics on the agenda include such how digestive enzymes can curb plastic pollution and how language can determine our perception of one another. An opportunity for questions will also open doors to a wider discussion on various topics, depending on the questions asked. Members of the public close to Portsmouth are encouraged to attend the evening, which cost just £4 entry. The venue will have security to ensure that the evening as successful and tranquil as possible.