- The world’s largest public science festival is returning to Sheffield, with University of Sheffield scientists heading to local venues to turn complex science into casual conversation over a drink
- With over 40 talks and interactive demonstrations across five city venues - including The Lescar and Sheffield Tap - attendees can explore everything from turtle conservation to the mysteries of the human gut
- Tickets for Sheffield Pint of Science events (18 - 20 May) are £5 each and on sale now
Pint of Science will see University of Sheffield scientists, researchers and PhD students venture out of their labs to share their discoveries in pubs and venues across the city, showcasing their work in settings where everyone has the opportunity to be a part of the conversation.
This year’s festival has over 40 talks, demonstrations and live experiments in five popular venues across the city from 18 - 20 May: Sheffield Plate, The Lescar, Neepsend Social Club, 99 Mary Street and the Sheffield Tap.
One of this year’s presenters and event organisers Eleanor Jackson, whose talk will explore the psychological impacts of video games, said: “Pint of Science is a great opportunity to find out about the cutting-edge research happening right on your doorstep. You don't need any prior science knowledge to get involved, and like any good visit to the pub, there are plenty of drinks and sometimes even a quiz! Over the past few years of organising the event, I've been amazed by the passion of the researchers and the energy in the room. It inspired me to present my own research this year."
Pint of Science Sheffield highlights, from the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering:
Silicon Skeletons: digital models for predicting hip fracture: The risk of falling increases with age, but what if we could predict a break before it happens? Jacob Wilkinson explores how combining biology, engineering, and computing allows us to build digital simulations of human bone to identify and protect those at greatest risk.
Rheology, theology and Ancient Greece: a mechanical engineer’s perspective: Have you ever considered how "solid" things actually flow over time? Anastasia Tsavea explores viscoelasticity—the "in-between" behavior of matter—to show how the mechanics of our bodies are reflected in ancient culture and the human condition.
Slip of the tongue: the friction of eating food: Join Professor Matt Carre and Dr Sam Davison to discover why food like chocolate feels so luxurious in the mouth while others cause a rough sensation. Explore the science of "tribology" and learn how your tongue senses texture—attendees may even get to test some treats in the name of science!
How DNA is empowering citizen scientists to protect UK rivers: Rivers often look clean, but their DNA tells a different story. Isabel Douterelo Soler explains how Microbial Source Tracking is allowing citizens to trace faecal pollution back to its source—whether wildlife, livestock, or humans—to help save our waterways.
Rapid landslides: why small grains are a big problem: We usually worry about boulders during a landslide, but tiny clay particles are just as dangerous. Hannah Nichols uses slow-motion video and physical experiments to reveal how microscopic particles dictate the speed and reach of deadly debris flows.