Star speakers
The BA gives you the opportunity to talk to some of the best and well known scientists from the UK and around the world.
Sir David King, the 2008 Festival of Science President and former Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government will deliver his Presidential address whilst exploring his chosen theme of 'Sustainability through Science'.
Meet Kavli Prize winner Professor Sten Grillner from the Karolinska Institute's Nobel Institute for Neurophysiology in Stockholm. Examine the cutting edge science of how the brain makes us move.
Come and find out what the 'World's Greatest Living Explorer'- Sir Ranulph Fiennes has to say about his amazing experiences.
See popular TV presenter and author Professor Adam Hart-Davis in a show for all the family- Much ado about nothing. Why not go green with ex-Colonel Dick Strawbridge presenter of It's not easy being green, who will pass on his tips on how to lead a more eco-friendly life.
Hear what Quentin Cooper, BBC Radio 4's presenter has to say about the latest developments across the science world. Or go on the Search for extraterrestrial life with leading space scientists Monica Grady, Barrie Jones and John Zarnecki.
If you're keen on crime and detective stories, then you will be pleased to know that Scottish crime writer Val McDermid, the acclaimed novelist Peter James and Liverpudlian crime writer Margaret Murphy will all be taking part in Murder, mystery and microscopes on Tuesday 9th September at 13.30 on the University campus and 18.00 at The Bluecoat.
Finally Professor Robert Winston, one of the most respected UK medical academics will be joining Phil Redmond and Robin Dunbar in a heated debate on Science and culture. Robert Winston will also be appearing in Womb wars later on in the day.
Award Lectures
Five outstanding science communicators will be giving talks on the newest science, from crime scene txts and climate change in space to the science of the colours around us. Find out more about the Award Lectures.
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So get your thinking caps on and come up with those challenging questions you have always wanted to ask...