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2 Oct 2009 09:35:01
Discover lunar meteorites, fossils, viruses
and robots at this month’s science festival in Milton Keynes which is being
backed by the University
of Bedfordshire.
The University is one of the main sponsors of the annual MK Science Festival, now in its third year, which is running from 17-25 October.
The first ever Milton Keynes Science Festival was in 2007 as part of the city’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
With more than 20 free public events lined up, the festival will showcase some of the city’s world-class scientific and technical achievements encouraging and motivating people to learn about the world of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
The schedule of activities will include workshops on mammalian evolution at University Centre Milton Keynes, a green transport exhibition with electric vehicle technology, and hands-on demonstrations about the digital world at Bletchley Park. There will also be other entertaining events ranging from a singtastic concert at The Stables to the screening of the award-winning film In the shadow of the moon at the Open University.
The festival will be held in various locations around the city involving local schools, universities, societies and businesses.
Dr Lindsey Shaw Greening, MK Science Festival co-ordinator, said: “We have some very exciting events planned for this year’s festival which involves hands-on scientists sharing their knowledge with as many people as possible.
“We hope to strengthen the relationships between schools and the universities, and links from education to business and create enthusiasm in young people and adults to learn about science with applied physical demonstrations.”
The festival’s ‘Moon Day’ on Saturday, 24 October, at the Open University invites members of the public to attend late in the evening to look at lunar meteorites using a geological microscope. Lunar experts and astronomers will also demonstrate the application of latest technology in creating virtual microscope images of moon meteorites for research.
Lindsey said: “Many of the activities are designed for schools and families and we hope they will inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and technologists.
“We have fun, exciting workshops arranged within the schools as well as public activities so everyone can be part of the festival.”
Latest news» 2009» October» University backs festival of science in MK
