Science-Oxford Events
Saturday Science Club: Find out how to make your own grass head and learn all about how plants grow at this crafty, hands-on workshop. For ages 5-7.
In terms of dry mass, ants and humans are the dominant animals on land. Ants and humans are the only organisms to keep cattle, grow crops, go to war, embark on expeditions and shift vast quantities of soil. After describing ants in general, Tim King will discuss their senses, intellectual ability and decision-making methods. In comparison, humans are sometimes found wanting. Perhaps we could learn something from ants about how best to organise our lives? Suitable for 13+.
Ageing Gracefully – An Introduction to Dementia. Dr Svetlana Hemsley explores the causes and types of Dementia, including brain pathology, treatment and where possible preventative measures. She will also touch on the current research within Oxford and the hope for the future. Suitable for 13+.
In October 2011, the UN estimated that the world’s population had reached 7 billion people. But what does this mean for us, and what are the potential impacts of a population of 7 billion and counting? Dr Elisabeth Schröder-Butterfill, gerontologist at the University of Southampton, is coming along to discuss. Suitable for 13+
