What we’re about
Cafe Science - Basingstoke is a not-for-profit group where anyone is welcome to explore the latest ideas in science, technology and climate change.
LOCAL IN-PERSON TALKS
We encourage our subscribers to attend in-person talks hosted by local science discussion groups that are within easy reach of Basingstoke. The groups we publicise include Science in Reading, Winchester Science Cafe, Henley Science Cafe plus Skeptics in the Pub in Winchester and the Science Discovery Group in Emsworth.
The in-person events include a speaker plus a break with a follow-on Q&A discussion of the presentation topic. The speakers will often be researchers and experts in their field invited from local companies and academic centres and are specialists in the subjects under discussion.
IN-PERSON ADMISSION / DONATION FEES
You should be aware that groups running in-person talks will often request an admission fee or donation of up to £5 towards speakers and group expenses.
ONLINE LIVESTREAM TALKS
For those unable to attend the in-person talks, we also provide details of lectures and discussions delivered as on-line livestream talks that you can watch with your family, friends and neighbours. Why not make the most of this great social opportunity by inviting others to join you in a cafe or at home and then have your own discussion afterwards about the topic you watched. The livestream talks and discussions include those from The Royal Institution, The Royal Society, Gresham College and various University public lectures.
BOOKING LIVESTREAM EVENTS
Access and booking arrangements for online live stream talks are always handled by the talk organisers outside of this meetup site. Please ensure you take the time to read the booking instructions carefully.
NOTIFICATIONS
Join this meetup group to receive email notifications via Meetup of any in-person and live stream science and technology talks, debates and lectures that we hear about.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- RI: The Turing Lectures: The future of generative AI (Discourse)Needs location
This livestream from the Royal Institution of Great Britain will be the final chapter of the RI series on how AI broke the internet in collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute, featuring CHRISTMAS LECTURER of 2023, Micheal Wooldridge.
ADVANCE BOOKING AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TALK.
More details and booking instructions on the RI web site:
https://www.rigb.org/whats-on/turing-lectures-future-generative-ai-discourse
SUMMARY
Chapter 3: The Turing Lectures: The future of generative AI
In the final lecture of the series, we will explore the potential futures of generative AI, and what they could mean for AI applications as the technology progresses.With their ability to generate human-like language and complete a variety of tasks, generative AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we communicate, learn and work. But what other doors will this technology open for us, and how can we harness it to make great leaps in technology innovation? Have we finally done it? Have we cracked AI?
Join 2023 CHRISTMAS LECTURER Michael Wooldridge for a fascinating discussion on the possibilities and challenges of generative AI models, and their potential impact on future societies.
Timing for the livestream
The live stream will go live at 7.25pm, and the introduction will begin at 7.30pm. If you register but miss the live stream, the video will be available to you via the same link for two weeks after the event date.Price:
Livestream audience: pay what you can (£10 suggested, £5 minimum)Event type
This is a livestream event where the speaker and audience come together online.You will have priority access to the recorded video for two weeks after the event has taken place.
For more information on livestreams, see the information below, or visit our FAQs page. Please use the event link you have been provided with.
By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and accept the Ri's event terms and conditions. You also agree to abide by our code of conduct, and help to create a great experience for yourself and your fellow participants.
- RI: Batteries for emerging economiesNeeds location
This in-theatre and livestream event from the Royal Institution of Great Britain will discover how batteries will power our planet into the future.
ADVANCE BOOKING AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TALK.
More details and booking instructions on the RI web site:
https://www.rigb.org/whats-on/batteries-emerging-economies
SUMMARY
Between 750-800 million people globally lack access to a reliable source of electricity. One possible solution to enhance the reliability of energy supply and maximise power availability from low-carbon, renewable energy sources is the increased use of battery energy storage. In the latest public engagement event in partnership with Faraday Institution, we take a deep dive into the research, systems engineering, and logistical challenges (and their solutions) of accelerating the deployment of batteries in emerging economies for micro-mobility and static energy storage.In the lead-up to COP28, would you like to know more about how energy storage will support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals towards Affordable and Clean Energy and Climate Action? Join a panel of experts to find out.
To help set the scene for this lecture, Professor Charlotte Watts, Chief Scientific Advisor at the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will outline how batteries can play a pivotal role in emerging economies. From there, discover the current state of play of sodium-ion batteries with Emma Kendrick, Professor of Energy Materials at the University of Birmingham, and learn about the importance of diagnostics and systems engineering in extending the life of batteries with David Howey, Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford.
Further details to be confirmed in due course.
This event is in collaboration with the Faraday Institution
TIMING FOR THE LIVESTREAM
The live stream will go live at 7.25pm, and the introduction will begin at 7.30pm. If you register but miss the live stream, the video will be available to you via the same link for two weeks after the event date.PRICE:
Livestream audience: pay what you can (£10 suggested, £5 minimum)EVENT TYPE
This is a livestream event where the speaker and audience come together online.You will have priority access to the recorded video for two weeks after the event has taken place.
For more information on livestreams, see the information below, or visit our FAQs page. Please use the event link you have been provided with.
By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and accept the Ri's event terms and conditions. You also agree to abide by our code of conduct, and help to create a great experience for yourself and your fellow participants.
