
What we’re about
INTRODUCTION BY THE GROUP ORGANISER, BOB
Cafe Science - Basingstoke is a not-for-profit group where anyone is welcome to explore the latest ideas in science, technology and climate change. As the organiser for the group, I now run the group diary from Norwich where I am based, so you will be very unlikely to see me at any in-person events.
ABOUT 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 mostly publicise include Science in Reading, Henley Science Cafe, Romsey Science Cafe, Salisbury Science Cafe and Winchester Skeptics in the Pub.
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 occasional 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- Royal Institution "Engineering the skies: The rise of electric flight"The Royal Institution, London
This livestream from the Royal Institution of Great Britain invites you to listen to an expert panel to discover the future of battery-powered flight, in collaboration with the Faraday Institution.
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/engineering-skies-rise-electric-flight
SUMMARY
As the aviation industry enters the early stages of the energy transition, researchers are constantly developing renewable technologies to power travel in our skies. With alternative technologies such as battery energy storage, hydrogen, and synthetic aviation fuels all under development, the electric aircraft market is predicted to grow significantly over the next decade. But how? And how will these technologies change the way we travel in the air?In the latest event in partnership with the Faraday Institution, we take a deep dive into the research, systems engineering, challenges, and potential solutions of deploying batteries in the skies. Join a panel of experts to learn how batteries fit into the technology mix for decarbonising aviation.
The livestream will go live at 6.55pm, and the introduction will begin at 7.00pm. If you register but miss the livestream, the video will be available to you via the same link for two weeks after the event date.
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.
- Reading Pint of Science: Bugs, Bones and Conservation GoalsPark House, Whiteknights Campus, Reading
This is a chance for Basingstoke Science Cafe subscribers to enjoy an evening with the Reading Pint of Science team.
Archaeological scientists are experts at using the past to help us understand the modern world. So come along to find out how ancient DNA and diseases can help us understand the environmental issues we're facing today. Plus, a special panel featuring inspiring women in STEM!
Full details of tonight's talks and prior payment for tickets can be found at the address below:
https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/bugs-bones-and-conservation-goalsStandard Fee: £5.00
Doors 7:00 pm
Event 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Park House, Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading, RG6 6UASubjects include:
Eight Legged Freaks: Uncharismatic Arthropods in Popular Media and Conservation
Gaia Mortier (PhD Researcher)Dark skies and soft bones: The link between atmospheric pollution and Childhood vitamin D deficiency in historical London
Jack Eggington (PhD Researcher)Women in STEM Panel:
Charlie Davies (PhD Researcher)
Gayatri Ramakrishnan (Undergraduate Student)
Dr Juliette Waterman (Postdoctoral Researcher) - Reading Pint of Science: Botany, Beams, and Things UnseenPark House, Whiteknights Campus, Reading
This is a chance for Basingstoke Science Cafe subscribers to enjoy an evening with the Reading Pint of Science team.
Can plants solve problems? And how can we view the past without seeing it? Join us for an enlightening evening of exploration as we discover how radiation can open windows to our past, and what plants are really capable of...
Full details of tonight's talks and prior payment for tickets can be found at the address below:
https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/botany-beams-and-things-unseenStandard Fee: £5.00
Doors 7:00 pm
Event 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Park House, Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading, RG6 6UASubjects include:
Atomic Archaeology - Unearthing the Past with Radiation
Dr Victoria Robinson (Doctor of Philosophy)Cognition and intelligence in plants: are they really 'smart'?
André Parise (PhD Researcher) - Reading Pint of Science: Birds, Brains, and The Power of ChangePark House, Whiteknights Campus, Reading
This is a chance for Basingstoke Science Cafe subscribers to enjoy an evening with the Reading Pint of Science team.
Is it really the end? Or can we relearn, rewild, and rebuild what's been lost? Join us this evening to explore the unexpected ways the brain adapts in adulthood, and discover how the extinction of our largest freshwater bird could guide us toward a more sustainable existence with our environment.
Full details of tonight's talks and prior payment for tickets can be found at the address below:
https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/birds-brains-and-the-power-of-changeStandard Fee: £5.00
Doors 7:00 pm
Event 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Park House, Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading, RG6 6UASubjects include:
Investigating neuroplasticity through bilingual experience
Dr Alex Sheehan (Postdoctoral Research Fellow)Could pelicans return to England?
Lucia Snyderman (Phd Researcher)