Summer Science Exhibition 2011
5-10 July | Free entry
Several events are taking place in conjunction with the exhibition.
As well as the panel discussions and Café Scientifique events listed below, there will be family workshops taking place throughout the weekend (09-10 July), with a variety of hands-on activites available for families.
Hear from leading experts and join the debate about topical science issues. These events are free to attend, but pre-registration online is essential. For more details see individual event listings.
6:30pm on 05 July 2011, Dining room
How important is emotion in artistic expression? How do we study emotion in science and the arts? Professor Ray Dolan FRS, Professor of Neuropsychiatry, and a panel of experts representing the literary world and the visual arts will discuss these fascinating questions.
6.30pm on 08 July 2011, Dining room
Currently a fifth of the world’s vertebrates are classified as Threatened and every year over 50 mammals, birds, and amphibians species move one stage closer to extinction. A panel discussion with Professor Jonathan Baillie, Dr William Cheung and Professor Adrian Lister.
These events aim to provide a forum for the debate of scientific ideas. Free and open for all to attend, join scientists and other specialists to explore current issues in science over a drink. Audience participation is strongly encouraged. The Terrace cafe is down 9 steps and is not wheelchair accessible.
5.15pm on 05 July 2011, Terrace café
Have you ever wondered just what string theory is? Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock will lead the audience in posing questions to Dr David Tong, a theoretical physicists and string theory researcher, to try and untangle string theory
5.15pm on 08 July 2011, Terrace café
Soil is a valuable store of carbon, and soil health has a direct effect on the health of the plants growing in them. Professor Richard Bardgett discusses the science of soil and the direct effects on climate change, with a professional gardener.
3.00pm on 09 July 2011, Terrace café
Captain Bryn Jones, CEO of SolarMetrics and a Captain at Virgin Atlantic Airways and Dr Jim Wild from the Space Plasma Environment and Radio Science Group at Lancaster University will provide some insight into the beauty and danger of the Sun with Dr Lucie Green, a solar researcher from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory.
3:00pm on 10 July 2011, Terrace café
Dr Simon Fisher and Dr Bridget Waller explain how scientists are starting to identify the genes that help us learn to speak and explore the difference between human language and communication in chimpanzees.
Alongside the Summer Science Exhibition the Royal Society is hosting two other exhibitions.
Open throughout the Summer Science Exhibition with free guided tours available until the end of November.
The early Fellows of the Royal Society were keenly aware of the rich scholarly tradition of the Arab and Muslim world. This exhibition explores the Arabick roots of knowledge, which were significant at the founding period of the Royal Society.
An exhibition which explores modern artists’ fascination with crystals. While they are important substances in many scientific disciplines, including chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, environmental science and physics, their powerful visual presence and metaphorical associations have also intrigued artists and philosophers over many centuries.
An interactive talk about an aspect of science relevant to the curriculum is offered to the school groups attending the exhibition.
5 - 8 July, 11am and 2.30pm
Join Dr Holly Bridge for a rapid journey through the functions of the brain.
Explore all 22 exhibits at this year's exhibition.
Come to one of the exciting events at the exhibition.
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Find the opening times and directions to the Royal Society.
Register your school if you plan on bringing a group of pupils.
Updates about our work on bringing the exhibition to life.
Highlights from past Summer Science Exhibitions
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