Pint of Science Perth 2016

Pint of Science Perth 2016

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Posted 2016-05-04 by MaggieVPfollow

Mon 23 May 2016 - Wed 25 May 2016

The Pint of Science Festival began in 2013 when two research scientists at Imperial College London, encouraged by attendance at a laboratory open day, thought that since people wanted to meet scientists, perhaps scientists should go out and meet the people. And what better place to do this than the pub? The event was a huge success and has taken off all over the world. In 2014, it expanded to Sydney and then to Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide the following year. Now on 23 -25 May, Pint of Science comes to Perth with sessions over three nights at The Boston in Northbridge.


The festival is run by volunteers with support from many organisations, enabling ticket prices to be kept at a very low $5 per session. Topics for the 2016 festival include:

•Beautiful Mind – neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry
•Atoms to Galaxies – chemistry, physics, astronomy
•Our Body – human biology
•Planet Earth – ecology, geology, zoology
•Tech Me Out – technology, computer science

Within this broad framework, researchers in astrophysics, neuroscience, medicine and many other fields will discuss their work in the relaxed atmosphere of the local hotel. Audience participation is encouraged with games, quizzes and time for socialising.


In Perth each evening has a different emphasis. On Monday 23 May, Burning Questions looks at the treatment of infections and burns, with some unusual techniques showing amazing results.

Captain Planet , on Tuesday 24 May, features repair of the earth, first focussing on the cassava, a valuable food plant, and then moving to coral bleaching and the wider environmental challenges this signifies.

In Space Jam on Wednesday 25 May all eyes turn to the skies with the aid of WA's radio telescope, followed by a discussion of the important question Can We Make Beer in Space?

All sessions are $5. Tickets are available from the event links above. Don't miss this inaugural Perth celebration of a great worldwide event.

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