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- Science in Reading: "Reading STEAM Meetup Groups Summer Social"Zerodegrees Microbrewery & Restaurant Reading, Reading
Basingstoke Science Cafe members are invited to the Science in Reading event "Reading STEAM Meetup Groups Summer Social" at Zero Degrees in Reading.
Our monthly meetups are held upstairs at Zero Degrees (9 Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LR) from 7pm.
We are pleased to announce the Reading STEAM Summer Social. A brilliant excuse to meet with Reading’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics professionals, practitioners and enthusiasts.
Theme: Reading STEAM Summer Social
Time: 7pm until late
Venue: Downstairs @ Zero Degrees (Reading)During the evening each group represented will get a short slot to let you know more about them and what they do.
Familiar faces from the following groups:
- BCS Berkshire
- Dreading Slam Poetry Group
- IET Berkshire
- Internations
- Missing Maps
- Reading and District Amateur Radio Club
- Reading Astronomical Society
- Reading Geek Night
- Reading Hydro
- Reading Repair Cafe
- Reading Social Tech
- rlab
- Science in Reading
- Thames Valley AI Hub
- Things Network Reading
- University of Reading
- …and others
(The above list is evolving)
All STEAM meetup groups in the area are very welcome.If you would like to get involved and support your local Science community please get in touch – email: scienceinreading [at] gmail.com or twitter: Science in Reading (@Science_Reading)
Speaking slot availability can be found here. - Skeptics of the Round Table & AGM - Pub Night in WinchesterThe Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester, Winchester
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BOOK FOR THIS EVENT WITH THE SKEPTICS IN THE PUB ON MEETUP OR THEIR WEB SITE. THAT WAY YOU KNOW THE EVENT IS STILL HAPPENING, AND THEY KNOW TO LOOK OUT FOR YOU:
https://www.meetup.com/Hampshire-Skeptics-Society
https://www.hampshireskeptics.org/
Winchester's The Bishop On The Bridge is where Hampshire Skeptics meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Please join us if you can at the Bishop On The Bridge in Winchester for some informal Skeptical chat, food and drinks.
Ask at the bar (booked by Clio or Skeptics), or look out for sign /name badges to find us.
Enjoy free and unrestricted conversations between friendly like-minded people - brought together by the ideal of promoting a skeptical and scientific view of the world we live in.
The Skeptics look forward to meeting you soon at their Round Table!
- Winchester Skeptics: "Hearing, Old-Age and Dementia"Gresham College , London EC1N 2HH
The Winchester Skeptics in the Pub (SitP) invites Basingstoke Science Cafe members to their regular monthly talks at the Winchester Club in Winchester. The Hampshire Skeptics Society is a non-profit organisation for the promotion of science, reason and critical thinking.
Winchester SitP meetings are open to all regardless of beliefs and each month’s talk will be followed up with a challenging Q&A session.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT WINCHESTER SKEPTICS CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEB SITE.
https://www.hampshireskeptics.org/
The doors open at 7.00pm, and the talk will begin at 7.30pm.
We run the Winchester Skeptics in the Pub (SitP) group who meet at 7:00pm for 7:30pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month (November / December are often exceptions) at the Winchester Club (See FAQs for details).
SitP request a £5 donation on the door to cover the speaker’s expenses. They also have a raffle just before the break so hang onto your ticket and you might win a great book!
SUMMARY
Hearing loss is the most prevalent sensory condition, with a large genetic component. In particular, Age-Related Hearing Loss is an ever-growing issue for a steadily ageing population; about 25% of those over 65 years of age suffer from it, and this doubles for every further 10 years of life.Over the last couple of decades, we have identified a number of genes that condition the development of deafness, but it is clear that the picture is far from complete.
At the Ear Institute, we are working towards identifying genes involved in Age-Related Hearing Loss, and how their dysfunction is linked to the development of brain disorders such as epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease.
STANDARD STUFF
Admission is £5 which also gives you an entry in the book raffle. We take cash and major cards (cards preferred).The event is in two parts – the talk and then a Q&A after the interval. We encourage you to support the venue by indulging in the available drinks before and during the event.
You are also welcome to join us for a drink after the event.
SKEPTICS IN THE PUB ONLINE
SitP Online: Every 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm UK time on Twitch. - Gresham College: "Automation Anxiety"Conway Hall, London
This livestream is available online from Gresham College to Basingstoke Science subscribers.
ADVANCE BOOKING AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TALK.
More details and booking instructions on the Gresham web site:https://www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/automation-anxiety
SUMMARY
#### Part of:
The Future of Work
Ever since modern economic growth began three centuries ago, people have suffered from periodic bursts of anxiety about the technologies of the time taking on the work that they do. This opening lecture explores the history of ‘automation anxiety’ – from the Luddites who smashed framing machines at the start of the Industrial Revolution in Britain to the protestors who set driverless cars on fire on the streets of San Francisco today. Time and again, their main worry – that there would not be enough work for people to do – turned out to be wrong. But they did have legitimate grievances as well.The livestream will go live at 5.55pm, and the introduction will begin at 6.00pm. 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.
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