We will once again be taking part in the worldwide Pint of Science festival. Academics and researchers from our Faculty of Engineering and Science and our Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be speaking at unique venues in Kent and London to share exciting and topical research in their areas of expertise.
This year's venues include a university bar and a local distillery, and we have a record number of talks on offer in 2024!
These talks are open to all and are a 'beginner's look' at science topics. Attendees do not need to have any prior knowledge of these topics to attend (although we advise that Pint of Science talks are not suitable for children).
Find out more about each event below
Monday 13 May - Covid-19: Is it still a thing?
Gauri Thapa, Research Student, and Kelly Da Costa, Postdoc, from the Medway School of Pharmacy, will delve into how Covid-19 is still relevant to public health and will look at long Covid and how this could be treated. Command House Pub, Chatham, Kent
Monday 13 May - AI Safety and You
Professor George Loukas, Professor of Cyber Security, will talk about the new risks associated with the recent expansion of AI in everyday life, from chatbots to smart home devices. The Lower Deck, Greenwich, London.
Tuesday 14 May - Formulations that target impact and localise action
Professor Peter Griffiths, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Engineering and Science, and Professor Joshua Boateng, Associate Head of School of Science - Research and Knowledge Exchange, will share insights on formulation science and the advancements that are improving medical care. The Appleyard Pub, Sittingbourne, Kent.
Wednesday 15 May - Science of pint and friends
Dr Sophie Turfus, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science, will discuss how ethanol is detected by forensic scientists. Distillery Manager of the Copper Rivet Distillery Abhishek Banik will then illuminate how alcohol is distilled to create popular drinks. Copper Rivet Distillery, Chatham, Kent.
Wednesday 15 May - Peeking into Timeless Spaces with Ghost Criminology and Sound Image Echoes
Dr Michael Fiddler, Associate Professor of Criminology; Lead - Centre for Transformative and Global Justice, will explore the past places through Ghost criminology. In this interactive session, we will collectively carry out our own ghost criminology investigation into a location haunted by crime.
How do I book my ticket?
You can book a ticket for all talks here.
Please note: All talks will begin at 7pm. There is also a cost of £5 per ticket to support Pint of Science.
