- World’s largest festival of public science returns to Sheffield
- More than 30 University of Sheffield scientists will appear in the city’s pubs for talks, demonstrations and live experiments
- Sheffield joins nearly 500 cities around the world taking part in the 12th year of the global festival
- Tickets are now on sale ahead of events in May
The world’s largest festival of public science is set to return to Sheffield next month (Monday 13 May - Wednesday 15 May), with scientists from the University of Sheffield taking to the city’s pubs and venues to share their scientific discoveries.
The Pint of Science festival, which gives the public a chance to quench their thirst for knowledge, will bring some of Sheffield’s world-leading scientists out of the lab and into pubs, cafes and community halls for a unique line up of talks, demonstrations and live experiments held in relaxed and informal environments around the city.
Each night, University of Sheffield researchers will be speaking at some of the city’s most well-known venues, including Sheffield Tap, 99 Mary St, Alder Bar, and Lescar.
One of this year’s presenters, Dr Fiona Scott, a Lecturer in Digital Literacies, who is delivering a talk on whether video games are harmful to children’s wellbeing, said: "One of the festival's core elements is its inclusivity, welcoming all individuals with even a hint of curiosity about the world of science and research. Don't worry if you don't identify as a scientist or expert - this event is for everyone! With a wide variety of offerings, it provides a wonderful opportunity to explore university research in a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere."
Some of the festival’s highlights include:
- Like a Fine Wine: The Science of Successful Ageing - Dr Vanessa Loaiza will discuss the scientific research that shows the outlook of older age is not as glum as we are often led to believe. Find out more about how some aspects of life can get better with age, and learn evidence-based tips for managing those that don’t.
- Spit it out! Listening to cancer’s conversations - Dr Paul Hankinson will share his research into saliva tests for head and neck cancers and precancers.
- FemTech: Gendered Harms & Data Justice - Dr Anna Nelson and Dr Maria Tzanou will share their research into apps and devices that track women’s reproductive data whilst aiming to advance their health and wellbeing. The talk will explore the regulatory and potential harm to FemTech surveillance.
- Why you lose hearing after exposure to loud sounds - Dr Samuel Webb and Dr Francesca De Faveri will discuss the effects of noise exposure on cochlear hair cells with age.
To buy tickets and for more information on the events, visit: https://pintofscience.co.uk/events/sheffield
