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Programme of Events 2008

 

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Usually first Tuesday of every month, 7 for 7:30pm start

Doors open at 7:00pm when the Bar and Cafe will be open for light refreshments before the event which starts at 7:30pm.

Everyone is welcome to come and express their views or just enjoy a drink and listen. No scientific knowledge is assumed and everyone can participate.

 
 
 

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Tuesday September 2nd  2008

"Who was the First Scientist?"

Brian Clegg
Brian has written five popular science books and lectures and broadcasts widely about science.www.popularscience.co.uk

 

 

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Tuesday October 14th  2008

“Inventing Temperature”

Dr Hasok Chang

Dr Chang is a Reader in Philosophy of Science at University College, London, where he is engaged in research in the history and philosophy of the physical sciences, and general philosophy of science.  www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/chang

 

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Tuesday November 4th  2008

"How Dragonflies Fly"

Dr R.J.Wootton,
Dr Wootton is University Honorary Fellow (Insect Biomechanics) at the University of Exeter, School of Biosciences.

 

 

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Tuesday December 2nd  2008

“Fish farming - facts not fiction”

Dr Lydia Brown.

Lydia is a fish veterinarian and Past President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.  She now works for a veterinary pharmaceutical    company which provides healthcare solutions in aquaculture.

 

 

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Tuesday January 6th  2009

"Nutritional Deprivation in Early Life"

Prof. David Barker.

Prof Barker is now working in the USA but will be home in Wiltshire for Christmas and has agreed to talk to us during his holiday. www.danoneinstitute.org/danone_institute_prize_for_nutrition/awardees/award  

 

 

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Contact: Margaret Clayton margaret@cafescientifiquesalisbury.org