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14th April
Innovation Centre Medway
Grime Scene Investigation: at home with the microbes
Dr Anthony Hilton, Aston University, Birmingham
In a novel approach to engaging the public with microbiology,
Dr Anthony Hilton (Aston University) took his mobile laboratory to the streets to reveal the hidden world of microbes in a Grime Scene Investigation. In this lecture, Dr Hilton discusses the behind the scenes action and the bugs and beasties lurking in our homes.
Dr Anthony Hilton, Aston University, Birmingham
In a novel approach to engaging the public with microbiology,
Dr Anthony Hilton (Aston University) took his mobile laboratory to the streets to reveal the hidden world of microbes in a Grime Scene Investigation. In this lecture, Dr Hilton discusses the behind the scenes action and the bugs and beasties lurking in our homes.
9th June
Innovation Centre Medway
Exciting Nerve Cells
Professor Alistair Mathie, Medway School of Pharmacy
In the brain, nerve cells communicate with each other and with the rest of the body using a combination of chemical and electrical signals. Professor Mathie will describe some of the basic feature of how nerve cells do this and why it is vial in allowing us to function as humans.
Professor Alistair Mathie, Medway School of Pharmacy
In the brain, nerve cells communicate with each other and with the rest of the body using a combination of chemical and electrical signals. Professor Mathie will describe some of the basic feature of how nerve cells do this and why it is vial in allowing us to function as humans.
14th July
Innovation Centre Medway
Designer Babies
Professor Darren Griffin, University of Kent
This event will explore some of the facts that surround the topic of designer babies and will dispel some of the myths that surround it.
Professor Darren Griffin, University of Kent
This event will explore some of the facts that surround the topic of designer babies and will dispel some of the myths that surround it.
8th September
Innovation Centre Medway
Viruses, Worms, Bots, Torojans and other Creatures -
A look at current cyber security threats
Dr Steve Woodhead, University of Greenwich
A wide range of malicious software continues to threaten the security of computer system. At the same time, a growing proportion of our daily activities rely heavily on this technology. The presentation explain the threats and discuss good practices which can be adopted to minimise the risks to the security of our valuable information.
A look at current cyber security threats
Dr Steve Woodhead, University of Greenwich
A wide range of malicious software continues to threaten the security of computer system. At the same time, a growing proportion of our daily activities rely heavily on this technology. The presentation explain the threats and discuss good practices which can be adopted to minimise the risks to the security of our valuable information.
13th October
Innovation Centre Medway
10th November
Innovation Centre Medway
The Life cycle of the Starts:
Are we star dust or nuclear waste?
Dr Robin Catchpole
University of Cambridge Institute of Astronomy
Are we star dust or nuclear waste?
Dr Robin Catchpole
University of Cambridge Institute of Astronomy
Events Calendar 2010
It’s FREE to attend a Medway Café Scientifique event and thanks to the sponsors, refreshments are free too!
If you would like to come along to any of the events listed below, please drop us a line by email to booking@medwaycafe.org or call the Innovation Centre Medway on 01634 562062.
