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PechaKucha Night Feb 07, 2011

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Devised in Tokyo in February 2003, PechaKucha Night is an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. 20 images x 20 seconds is a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
In Oxford’s first PK night come and see some of the rising stars in the local creative industries in a fascinating fast paced evening! Devised and shared by Klein Dytham architecture.
More Information:
Featured Speakers:
Georgina Ferry – Dorothy Hodgkin
Anthony Hardwicke – Researchers in Residence – www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Sami Mughal – Talking about Science
Clinton Montague – Roller Coasters – http://coasternerd.com/
Ian Griffin – Scale and Time – http://www.ian-griffin.com/
James King – Synthetic Biology
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The individual presentations are available on the Science Oxford YouTube Channel.
This event took place on the 3rd of February 2011 at Science Oxford Live.

Biodiversity – So What? Jan 31, 2011

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It has become increasingly clear that different species of plants and animals need to have a wide variety of genes to maintain a healthy environment. Taking examples from nature ranging from cheetahs to Charles II, Dr Samantha Decombel, plant geneticist and Director of PlayDNA Ltd., will consider the implications of loss of genetic diversity and why it really does matter.
This event took place on the 27th January 2011 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com

The Big Personality Test Nov 24, 2010

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The 5 personality traits that impact on our lives
What is personality? How much of an impact does it have on our lives? Dr Jason Rentfrow will present results from the BBC Big Personality Test, which is based on the ‘Big Five’ personality traits, and reveals associations between personality and important life domains.
Further Information
Dr Jason Rentfrow is a Lecturer in Social and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge with research interests in psychological characteristics and person-environment interactions. Jason has been working in collaboration with the BBC as part of its ‘Lab UK’ series of online experiments.
http://www.sdp.cam.ac.uk/contacts/staff/profiles/jrentfrow.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/labuk/experiments/personality/
This event took place on the 11th November 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com

Science Oxford Live's Greatest Hits: Sex Oct 18, 2010

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Explore the Truth about Sex
In 2009 Dr Petra Boynton told us what she has learnt in a career as a Sex researcher, educator and agony aunt. Is it possible for science to study the intensely private world of human sexual behaviour? Is it even desirable? Together we will explore some of the controversies surrounding this sensitive area of science.
Further Information
http://www.drpetra.co.uk/blog/about-me/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/oct/05/sex-us-american-attitudes-survey
This event took place on the 7th October 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com

Science Oxford Live's Greatest Hits: The Brain Oct 14, 2010

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Discover the secrets of the brain
Science Oxford Live welcomes back Professor Colin Blakemore. Don’t miss this chance to hear one of the world’s leading neuroscientists give an insight into what we know – and what we don’t know – about one of the biggest mysteries in modern science.
Further Information
http://www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/academic_staff/colin_blakemore/
This event took place on the 30th September 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com

The Me in Memory Jul 30, 2010

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Our memories are crucial to who we are, but the way that they are created and stored remains a total mystery to most of us. Dr Carinne Piekema will explore what we know about memory, how we think it works, and what happens to our personalities when it starts to go wrong.
This event took place on the 29th July 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com

Working at the Edge Jul 16, 2010

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Dr Domenico di Ceglie is one of the world’s leading specialists in dealing with young people whose gender identities have developed in unusual ways. He describes his work, and explains how we can help people who don’t fit easily into society’s usual “Female” and “Male” categories.
This event took place on the 15th July 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com

An evening with environmentalist and writer Jonathon Porritt Jun 16, 2010

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Helping us to explore the latest environmental issues will be Jonathon Porritt, the noted environmentalist, who will provoke what we are sure will be a lively and stimulating discussion.
This event took place on the 8th June 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com

The Art of Noise Jun 14, 2010

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What is sound? How can we make sounds louder and quieter, and how do musical instruments work? Join science guru Bryson Gore as he explains how humans might be the best musical instrument of them all!
Bryson will explore the mysteries of music as he asks how sounds are made, how they travel, and why some things sound different to others. Prepare to be amazed!
For more information about Bryson visit www.omniscience.info
This event took place on the 3rd June 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
The Art of Noise was presented by Dr Bryson Gore from OmniScience. For more information about Bryson and OmniScience, please see www.omniscience.info

The Fire Show Jun 10, 2010

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Science Oxford Live will answer all your burning questions about fire. Find out what burns and why, and be amazed as we produce a swirling pillar of flame right here in the building. Not to be missed!
This event took place on the 2nd June 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
The Fire Show was presented by Richard Ellam. For more information about Richard and his shows, please see www.lminteractive.co.uk

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