Ever wondered why you put things off… or rush into them too soon? This event explores the hidden mechanics of the mind, from how we manage time to how we process language and the real-world impact of mental health treatments.
On the night, you’ll hear from researchers exploring:
⏳ What Really Causes Poor Time Management?
Procrastination isn’t the whole story. Discover how both delaying tasks and jumping into them too early (yes, that’s a thing) are linked to stress, workload, and emotional regulation. This talk unpacks why time management isn’t one simple problem — and why what we think we do doesn’t always match reality.
🧠 The Mental Search Engine
Ever had a word stuck on the tip of your tongue? Now imagine that happening all the time. Explore how dyslexia and stuttering affect the brain in completely different ways, revealing a fascinating “double dissociation” in how language is processed — and what that means for better, more personalised support.
💊 Mental Health Medicines: An Extra Weight to Carry?
Life-changing medications can come with serious trade-offs. This talk looks at how antipsychotic treatments, while essential for many, can lead to rapid weight gain and long-term health risks — and the complex social, emotional, and environmental factors behind it.
Expect a mix of engaging talks and quick-fire “shots of science,” all in a relaxed pub setting. No prior scientific knowledge needed — just bring your curiosity (and maybe a drink to keep the thoughts flowing).
Ever wondered how animals navigate across entire oceans… how DNA can tell the story of life on Earth… or how scientists decode the violent collisions that build continents? This event brings together a fascinating mix of biology and geology to uncover the hidden forces shaping life and our planet.
On the night, you’ll hear from researchers exploring:
🧭 Animal Magnetoreception – What’s the Attraction?
Discover how animals — from migrating birds to the tiny fruit flies in your kitchen — can sense the Earth’s magnetic field. Learn how specialised proteins called cryptochromes may give living organisms this hidden “sixth sense,” and what that tells us about how widespread this ability might really be.
🧬 Reading Life Through DNA
Take a journey from the Italian Alps to the British oceans and see how scientists use DNA as a tool to understand evolution, track species across the globe, and uncover the hidden history of life — featuring travelling ants and even glowing deep-sea creatures.
⛰️ Mountains and Magma
Explore how microscopic crystals trapped in ancient rocks act as geological time capsules. By studying these minerals in the Scottish Highlands, researchers can reveal how continents collide and mountains form — helping us understand massive processes happening deep beneath places like the Himalayas today.
Expect a mix of engaging talks and quick-fire “shots of science,” all in a relaxed pub setting. No prior scientific knowledge needed — just bring your curiosity (and maybe a drink to keep things flowing).
Ever wondered why your body sometimes fights the wrong battles… or how we’re planning to outsmart infections and even cancer? This event dives into the strange, high-stakes world of the immune system — where viruses can be allies, allergies are overreactions, and cutting-edge science is rewriting how we treat disease.
On the night, you’ll hear from researchers exploring:
🦠 The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend – Infecting Infections
With antibiotic resistance on the rise, scientists are turning back to an old idea with a modern twist: using viruses (bacteriophages) to hunt and destroy harmful bacteria. Discover how these “good viruses” could be the key to tackling infections like UTIs when traditional treatments fail.
🌼 Your Immune System is a Drama Queen
Sneezing at pollen? Reacting to peanuts like it’s life or death? Your immune system isn’t broken — it’s just… a bit over the top. Learn why allergies happen, how this ancient defence system gets confused, and why it’s trying to protect you (even if it ruins your pint in the process).
🧬 Training Your Immune System to Fight Dirty
Cancer can hide in plain sight — but what if we could force the immune system to see it? Explore cutting-edge immunotherapy where custom-built antibodies act like molecular “double-sided tape,” linking immune cells directly to cancer cells to ensure they’re destroyed.
Expect a mix of engaging talks and quick-fire “shots of science,” all in a relaxed pub setting. No prior scientific knowledge needed — just bring your curiosity (and maybe a drink to steady those nerves).
