[Public-engagement] FW: Press Release: Cheers to the return of the Pint of Science festival!

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Subject: Press Release: Cheers to the return of the Pint of Science festival!



Science is leaving the lab and heading to the pubs and bars of Nottingham as one of the world’s largest festivals of public science returns to the city, and tickets for this popular event have been launched today (9 April). Full story below...



For more information, contact Mitchell Masterson on mitchell.masterson1 at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:mitchell.masterson1 at nottingham.ac.u> or 07517297443 or or Jane Icke, Media Relations Manager for the Faculty of Science at the University of Nottingham, on +44 (0)115 951 5751, or jane.icke at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:jane.icke at nottingham.ac.uk>

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9 April 2018



Cheers to the return of the Pint of Science festival!



Science is leaving the lab and heading to the pubs and bars of Nottingham as one of the world’s largest festivals of public science returns to the city, and tickets for this popular event have been launched today (9 April).

The three day ‘Pint of Science’ festival has become a popular fixture on the event calendar and kicks off on the 14th May. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before with more than 60 scientists giving talks and demonstrations on a range of fascinating subjects including: flying spiders, virtual reality, quantum physics with heavy metal and virtual reality at the airport.

Global event

Researchers from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are joining scientists from around the world for this event which takes place in nearly 300 cities across 21 countries. They are bringing a unique line up of talks on a range of fascinating  topics to  pubs across the city, including: The Lacehouse, The Canalhouse, Rough Trade, The Waterfront, Bunkers Hill, The Angel Microbrewery and The National Videogame arcade.

This year’s festival has expanded on last year’s success and will be covering a range of themes: ‘Planet Earth’, ‘Tech Me Out’, ‘Our Society’, ‘Our Body’, ‘Atoms to Galaxies’, ‘Beautiful mind’ and a new special theme focussed around the science of Nottingham called ‘Nottingham frontiers’.

Alongside the main talks, each evening will also include a range of science-inspired activities including real scientific data, comedy, quizzes, games, geeky puzzles, engaging stories and virtual reality demons.

Getting the facts right

Hannah Tomlin is a Pharmacy PhD student from the University of Nottingham and is one of the event co-ordinators, she said: ‘Pint of science is a brilliant way to communicate real research and encourage non-scientists to feel more comfortable understanding and discussing complex scientific concepts. This also helps people distinguish science fact from science fiction with stories they hear in the media!’

Pint of Science was established six years ago by a group of UK-based postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers and has grown into one of the world’s biggest science festivals. The founders, Dr Praveen Paul and Dr Michael Motskin, have brought a personal touch to science, giving everyone the chance to meet the people behind the incredible research taking place across the globe.

"There is so much fascinating research happening right under our noses that we don't know about” says festival co-founder Dr Paul. “Some can get lost in translation leading to fake news. Pint of Science allows people direct access to inspiring scientists and encourages open discussion, all in the most familiar of British places, the pub! Scientists drink pints too - they really aren't that different!"

Creative Reactions:

Creative Reactions is also returning to Nottingham as part of the festival. This is a programme where artists and scientists partner to inspire each other and produce incredible artworks inspired by scientists’ research, such as poetry centred on quantum physics, improv comedy based on scientists short monologues, temporary tattoos inspired by sustainability and much more. These works break down barriers and encourage creativity for both parties and the results are breath-taking.

Tickets are available from the Pint of Science website (pintofscience.co.uk<http://tracking.vuelio.co.uk/tracking/click?d=ZUCWdrzwBDNco_---MXYOxS_3Ys07m3vEJMdAv8zt3erPuPhiVZvz9RSl-dPW1YPlR7erLDvCvS45nipfY8ZOB8PkzZNlHKmm9InO1y73VcALT-SEivVlQEw8q73TQ71Ratf138-9Xk2TsDKcJWAOFE1>), with each evening costing just £4.

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For more information, contact Mitchell Masterson on mitchell.masterson1 at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:mitchell.masterson1 at nottingham.ac.uk> or 07517297443 or or Jane Icke, Media Relations Manager for the Faculty of Science at the University of Nottingham, on +44 (0)115 951 5751, or jane.icke at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:jane.icke at nottingham.ac.uk>

Our academics can now be interviewed for broadcast via our Media Hub, which offers a Globelynx fixed camera and ISDN line facilities at University Park campus. For further information please contact a member of the Communications team on +44 (0)115 951 5798, email mediahub at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:mediahub at nottingham.ac.uk> or see the Globelynx website<http://tracking.vuelio.co.uk/tracking/click?d=XJ7BcyK3VBENn8y3unJkITRBhbGVnOwkC9QYQM3Ksp7OkSEAHPSJdABPOu_2Zz1x8313a36ZtIT9qVwS3ds9MmG21MZsV-sMmipY0vO36tsK0> for how to register for this service.

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About Pint of Science

Pint of Science is a non-profit organisation coordinated by a small central team who work alongside volunteers predominantly based within the various participating universities. A bit of background on the team can be found here - http://pintofscience.co.uk/team/<http://tracking.vuelio.co.uk/tracking/click?d=xGvoqxHCtlQmFbjW-EZjUWgTq1RBJicMfEopwwOwnUlawhFkE15di_M3NHzUkKfNrfSjFcMgnU2pfCXyc5ei_o0wvcEjhaNEPqLgi9SQbSga4UAQtHGwkrg7WXdh8P5Iew2>

The 2018 programme will see UK talks held in: Bath, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cambridge Cardiff, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Guildford, Hull, Kent, Leeds, Liverpool, London Manchester, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Southampton and York; and new for 2018 – Coventry, Colchester, Sunderland, Swansea, Stirling and Reading. Whilst every science evening during the festival is unique, each will include at least two experts presenting their research.

Imperial College London awarded Pint of Science the "President's Inspirational Partner Award for Excellence in Societal Engagement" in June 2017 and Pint of Science was awarded Points of Light by the UK Prime Minister in November 2015.

Hindawi have generously supported Pint of Science 2018, for more information on our partners please visit our website https://pintofscience.co.uk/partners/<http://tracking.vuelio.co.uk/tracking/click?d=EYDVmxelNnewha6MGsKD1wnZg_TZ27nZbk7mOnHtZpuJ5PX2B3uBfa0iNgQaKyX6i8mUnlme2knu6bWc1rkvYvquJ0IGMTMGJBgV1rQPPj_X3O_rUDikGAXln4WpAGAzGQ2>


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