Monday 25th February 2019
Speaker: Dr Ingo Dierking\, School of Physics & Astronomy\, Universi ty of Manchester.
We are all familiar with 1-\, 2-\, and 3-dimensional geometric objects l ike lines\, circles\, triangles\, cubes or spheres\, and their use in the d escription of many simple structures such as streets\, football fields\, ho uses or cars. But how would you describe a cloud\, the roots of a tree\, a fern\, snowflakes\, the artery and capillary system of humans or equally co mplicated objects? In the late 1970s and 1980s\, some mathematics was formu lated that today is known as fractal geometry. It describes in simple terms the complex structures observed in nature as well as in mathematics.
I will demonstrate with our own work that fractal geometry can be used to model a variety of problems\, such as the spread of forest fires\, urban gr owth\, or epidemics.
CATEGORIES:maths LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="scibar":MAILTO:tom+maccscibar-wp-admin@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/fractals-everyw here/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20190727T2336Z-1564270615.0441-EO-131-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20190727T124816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190727T124853Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190325T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190325T200000 SUMMARY: The UK’s Nuclear Future(s)? DESCRIPTION: For the last ten years\, Government has supported new nuclear energy as part of the UK’s energy mix. This has been controversial\, especi ally given the rapidly falling costs of renewables\, and the very high cost s of conventional nuclear energy. In addition\, the UK has a major programm e focused on cleaning up the legacy of the … The UK’s Nuclear Future(s)? R ead More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
For the last ten years\, Government has supported new nuclear energy a s part of the UK’s energy mix. This has been controversial\, especially giv en the rapidly falling costs of renewables\, and the very high costs of con ventional nuclear energy. In addition\, the UK has a major programme focuse d on cleaning up the legacy of the last 70 years of industrial nuclear acti vity\, both defence and civil. In this talk\, I will try and explain the ra tionale for Government’s continuing interest in nuclear power\, and some of the ways in which the problems associated with new nuclear might be overco me\, as well as some of the complexities and challenges of dealing with our nuclear legacy.
CATEGORIES:physics,technology LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="scibar":MAILTO:tom+maccscibar-wp-admin@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/the-uks-nuclear -futures/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20190727T2336Z-1564270615.053-EO-132-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20190727T125002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190727T125002Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190429T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190429T200000 SUMMARY: The Art of Organic Synthesis: Cascade Reactions DESCRIPTION: We live in a world which is largely shaped by organic compound s. Some of them are found in nature in microorganisms or plants and some ot hers are synthesized by chemists\, such as insecticides or plastics. The us ual procedure for the synthesis of organic compounds is the stepwise format ion of the individual bonds in the target … The Art of Organic Synthesis: Cascade Reactions Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
We live in a world which is largely shape d by organic compounds. Some of them are found in nature in microorganisms or plants and some others are synthesized by chemists\, such as insecticide s or plastics. The usual procedure for the synthesis of organic compounds i s the stepwise formation of the individual bonds in the target molecules\, molecules often inspired by compounds Nature makes. At present\, synthetic chemists have been challenged to develop much more efficient\, environmenta lly friendly\, novel and elegant organic reactions that could form bonds in one sequence without isolation of intermediates\, changing the reaction co nditions\, or adding reagents. We call this type of transformations cas cade reactions. Nature will always be the uncontested master\, but I d are say chemists are doing their job very well.
CATEGORIES:chemistry LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="scibar":MAILTO:tom+maccscibar-wp-admin@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/the-art-of-orga nic-synthesis-cascade-reactions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20190518T1540Z-1558194009.2275-EO-43-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20190518T152622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190519T111528Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190527T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190527T200000 SUMMARY: Go with the flow – the future of organic chemistry DESCRIPTION: Seb is an organic chemist who works at the Manchester Institut e of Biotechnology as a postdoctoral researcher. His interests lie in the u se of new technologies for small molecule synthesis\, with a particular int erest in using engineered enzymes as catalysts and running reactions under continuous flow conditions. Flow is the continuous pumping of chemical reac tions … Go with the flow – the future of organic chemistry Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Seb is an organic chemist who works at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology as a postdoctoral researcher. His in terests lie in the use of new technologies for small molecule synthesis\, w ith a particular interest in using engineered enzymes as catalysts and runn ing reactions under continuous flow conditions. Flow is the continuous pump ing of chemical reactions through tubular reactors\, a technology that hold s much promise for more efficient ways to make molecules than the tradition al batch methods more commonly applied. This talk will discuss the implicat ions of using flow over the established methods and touch on some of Seb’s research using enzymes in continuous reactors.
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We exploit fungi for brewing and enjoy th em as food\, but this incredibly versatile group of organisms is capable of much more. Fungi can effectively recycle dead plant material\, an impressi ve achievement since plant cell wall structures consist of complex polymers that evolved to be strong and difficult to break down. In this talk\, I’d like to share my fascination for microbes with you\, and together look at h ow advances in molecular biology led to our understanding of how fungi degr ade plant biomass. I’ll then discuss the opportunities and challenges of ap plying this knowledge in biotechnology to convert agricultural waste into s ustainable materials\, fuels and chemicals.
CATEGORIES:chemistry LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/beer-mushrooms- biofuels/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/July-Speaker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20190519T1224Z-1558268688.6844-EO-67-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20190519T110710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190601T103334Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190722T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190722T200000 SUMMARY: Recognising Hidden Pain Signals in Dogs DESCRIPTION: Hayley is a trained Canine Massage Therapist and works alongsi de Vets and other therapists to provide holistic care for her doggy clients … Here she teaches us how to use our science and intuition to spot the pain signals in your dog and how new therapies are emerging that can help! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Hayley is a trained Canine Massage Therapist and works alongside Vets and other therapists to provide holistic care for her doggy clients... Here she teaches us how to use our science a nd intuition to spot the pain signals in your dog and how new therapies are emerging that can help!
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We are having our usual Summer Break so th ere will be no SciBar in August.
ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/summer-break-no -scibar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/07/WhatsApp-Image-2019-07-28-at-12.17.23.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20190727T2336Z-1564270615.079-EO-65-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20190727T113759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T133240Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190923T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190923T200000 SUMMARY: The Physics of Proton Therapy DESCRIPTION: The NHS has recently started treating patients in the UK with proton therapy\, which is widely seen as the future of high-precision radio therapy as it can offer certain patients reduced side-effects. Dr. Owen is a physicist specialising in the development of future technologies for prot on therapy\, and will talk about the development of the NHS … The Physics of Proton Therapy Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The NHS has recently started treating pati ents in the UK with proton therapy\, which is widely seen as the future of high-precision radiotherapy as it can offer certain patients reduced side-e ffects. Dr. Owen is a physicist specialising in the development of future t echnologies for proton therapy\, and will talk about the development of the NHS centre at Christie Hospital - including the brand-new\, unique researc h facility there that will help the development of new\, faster treatments. He will also talk about his role in using superconducting magnets to usher in the next generation of treatments that will be both cheaper and higher- speed.
Bio: Dr Hywel Owen is a member of the Cockcroft Institute of A ccelerator Science and Technology\, the world’s largest academic institute for particle accelerator science. Hywel is the Institute’s director of educ ation\, and works closely with UK hospital research groups to develop new w ays of doing particle therapy.
CATEGORIES:engineering,physics,technology LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="scibar":MAILTO:tom+maccscibar-wp-admin@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/proton-beam-the rapy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/07/September-2019-SPeaker-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20190728T2259Z-1564354767.8534-EO-134-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20190728T113411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T141650Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191028T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191028T200000 SUMMARY: Finding new planets from Keele via South Africa DESCRIPTION: Dr Pierre Maxted will talk to us about his contribution to the “Wide Angle Search for Planets” (WASP) project\, one of the world’s leadin g surveys for planets beyond the solar system. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dr Pierre Maxted will talk to us about his
contribution to the "Wide Angle Search for Planets" (WASP) project\, one o
f the world's leading
surveys for planets beyond the solar system.
CATEGORIES:Astronomy LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/astronomy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/07/October-2019-Soeaker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20190728T2259Z-1564354767.8638-EO-137-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20190728T114615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T094857Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T200000 SUMMARY: How Artificial Intelligence compliments Human Intelligence DESCRIPTION: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is truly a General Purpose Techno logy (GPT) and will be become embedded into everything we do in our persona l and work lives – nothing will be untouched by AI. It is often compared to electricity as being so ubiquitous\, disruptive and revolutionary. But wha t really is AI and what it is not? … How Artificial Intelligence complimen ts Human Intelligence Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is trul y a General Purpose Technology (GPT) and will be become embedded into every thing we do in our personal and work lives - nothing will be untouched by A I. It is often compared to electricity as being so ubiquitous\, disruptive and revolutionary. But what really is AI and what it is not? How will human s interact with the technology? Will it take over\, replace our jobs\, make life easier\, or more difficult? We will explore how AI is being implement ed today\, some of its history and the future developments. AI has been aro und at least since 1956 but why after going through a number of "AI Winters " and disappointments is it succeeding today and here to stay? The presenta tion will demonstrate live some of its capabilities - don't worry no coding required!
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Bio: Anthony D. Bashall is M anaging Director and founder of Zenzium\, Ltd.\, Alderley Park\, Macclesfie ld\, Cheshire. He brings more than 25 years worldwide experience (US & UK) with Fortune 100 and early stage companies in R&D\, business development & strategy development with senior management & executive roles. He is an ack nowledged thought leader on machine learning & artificial intelligence in l ife sciences and related fields with particular focus on time-series deep l earning. He has extensive experience with analytical instrumentation\, sens or development\, sensor fusion and data processing. Anthony holds 12 patent s\, an MBA and various post graduate certificates from Oxford\, MIT\, QUT & King’s College specializing in data science & artificial intelligence. He has published / presented at major conferences worldwide.His current focus is on chronic disease management by the application of AI.
CATEGORIES:technology LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/how-artificial- intelligence-compliments-human-intelligence/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/07/November-2019-Tony-Bashall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20190728T2259Z-1564354767.8735-EO-140-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20190728T115358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190728T115358Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191223T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191223T200000 SUMMARY: Christmas Break – No SciBar DESCRIPTION: It’s December so there will be no SciBar this month. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It's December so there will be no SciBar t his month.
ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/christmas-break -no-scibar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/07/christmas-1911637_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20190903T0943Z-1567503797.2237-EO-144-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20190902T115421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T150733Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200127T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210125T200000 SUMMARY: A personal experience of early computing. DESCRIPTION: It is easy to take modern computing for granted\, but it was n ot always so. To reach where it is now\, computing came through many growth pangs and choices. The talk will cover my participation in a number of tri als and tribulations of the early years. Bio from Mark: I am so old I can … A personal experience of early computing. Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How Joseph has progressed from being diagn osed with the condition as a child to becoming self employed today.
CATEGORIES:Autism ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/latest-machines -in-manufacturing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/09/Joe-Connor.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20200103T2357Z-1578095829.6267-EO-160-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20200103T133537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T081452Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200323T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200323T200000 SUMMARY: Cancelled due to Corovirus DESCRIPTION: Cancelled due to Corovirus X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cancelled due to Corovirus
LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/a-mighty-warrio rs-brain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20200130T1603Z-1580400229.1348-EO-166-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20200130T094238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T094238Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200427T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200427T200000 SUMMARY: Splice up your life! RNA Splicing in Health and Disease DESCRIPTION: RNA splicing is an essential process in all human cells. RNA s plicing takes bits of information from our genes and combines them together to make many different proteins required for correct organismal developmen t and function. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
RNA splicing is an essential process in al l human cells. RNA splicing takes bits of information from our genes and co mbines them together to make many different proteins required for correct o rganismal development and function. The RNA splicing process can be likened to a film editor splicing together the frames of a film\; the frames must be put together precisely for the film to make any sense.
RNA splicin g can go wrong and approximately one third of all human disease causing gen etic mutations affect RNA splicing. Our research at Manchester University f ocusses on how RNA splicing can\, at times\, go wrong in certain diseases. In my talk\, I will describe how RNA splicing works\, the cellular models w e are using to investigate diseases that affect RNA splicing and how defect s in RNA splicing can be treated.
CATEGORIES:biology LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/splice-up-your- life-rna-splicing-in-health-and-disease/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/01/April-20-Presenter-OKeefe-Ray.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220118T1324Z-1642512286.8144-EO-169-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20220118T090452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T114819Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220118T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220118T193000 SUMMARY: After 2 years we are back 28th February 2022 6:30pm The Park Taver n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:[caption id="attachment_170" align="alignn
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That is the use of street performance tech niques to engage transient audiences everywhere.
LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/the-art-and-pra ctice-of-science-busking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220118T1324Z-1642512286.8187-EO-171-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20220118T114720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T183725Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220228T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220228T193000 SUMMARY: 5 top tips for quality sleep. DESCRIPTION: Dr Sian Rowsell PhD will share easily-applicable ‘life hacks’ to help you: enjoy better health\, reduce workplace (or driving to work) ac cidents\, improve your ability to learn\, your decision-making and your pro ductivity. Why is it so important to pay attention to the quality and qua ntity of our sleep? Dr Ron Chervin – Professor of … 5 top tips for quality sleep. Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Why is it so important to pay attention to the quality and quantity of our sleep? Dr Ron Chervin – Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan Sleep Disorder Centre says of getting more and better sleep\, few other interventions could have such an inexpensive and cost effective impact on our quality of life\, pro ductivity\, happiness and health.
Dr Sian Rowsell shares simpl e life hacks and tips to:- Learn the life hacks and small sustainable chang es you can make to improve the quality AND quantity of your sleep Understan d why we must bother? – Getting sufficient good quality sleep helps us look better\, feel better\, perform better\, have better reaction times\, make better decisions\, learn more\, remember more and have fun! Realise that ju st 30 minutes of extra sleep can up students test scores ‘I struggle with i nsomnia and have previously had sleeping tablets from my GP. This guidance has been life-changing for me. I now understand sleep hygiene and have made the suggestions into new evening habits’ ~ Senior Consultant in the IT Sec tor
Bio: Sian Rowsell is a n award-winning coach\, helping women who are leaders in science forge ahea d in their careers\, realise their full potential and achieve the perfect w ork/life balance. Following a PhD at Imperial College\, and a post-doc at t he University of Leeds\, Sian enjoyed a very successful and varied career i n pharmaceuticals. She found herself particularly drawn to mentoring\, chan ge and team leadership\, and project management across global\, multifuncti onal teams. After 16 years in a corporate role\, she wanted to do something different. In a story that many can relate to\, she began asking herself t he question: “What next?” Hoping to find an answer to that question\, in 20 14 she took part in some coaching. It turned out that coaching and facilita ting others to find their passion and direction was exactly the kind of car eer that had her jumping out of bed in the morning. She’d found her answer. And ever since then\, she’s been helping other people find theirs too.
For more information\, please email sian@sianrowsell.co.uk\, connect with Sian on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin .com/in/sianrowsell/ visit www.sianrowsell.c o.uk
CATEGORIES:biology LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/5-top-tips-for- quality-sleep/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/01/266724744_618046749429602_5042408117138748824_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220326T1445Z-1648305939.4879-EO-180-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20220326T110414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T110414Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220328T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220328T193000 SUMMARY: How technology can help use time more effectively DESCRIPTION: Rachael talks about the software that can stop appointment pin g pong and procrastination. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rachael talks about the software that can stop appointment ping pong and procrastination.
CATEGORIES:technology LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/how-technology- can-help-use-time-more-effectively/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220519T0517Z-1652937465.6334-EO-185-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20220518T192031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220521T112013Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T191500 SUMMARY: How to design almost anything DESCRIPTION: Tom’s day job involves designing easy to use and fun Web based applications. This talk includes examples of everything from bicycles to c omputer programs and includes tips you can use in everyday life. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tom's day job involves designing easy to u se and fun Web based applications. This talk includes examples of everythin g from bicycles to computer programs and includes tips you can use in every day life.
CATEGORIES:technology LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="scibar":MAILTO:tom+maccscibar-wp-admin@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/how-to-design-a lmost-anything/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/05/5507238398_0eb6f3a350_b.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220316T0148Z-1647395327.5572-EO-179-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20220315T111337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T144541Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220627T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220627T194500 SUMMARY: Mental Wellbeing\, Trauma and the Road to Recovery X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/mental-health-t rauma-and-recovery/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220502T1625Z-1651508727.5569-EO-182-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20220502T091632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T091632Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220725T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220725T194000 SUMMARY: Unnatural cycles: impact on human and planetary health DESCRIPTION: Talk based on the publication ‘Unnatural cycles: impact on h uman and planetary health’\, by Gibson and Stewart\, 2022. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Talk based on the publication ‘Unnatural c ycles: impact on human and planetary health’\, by Gibson and Stewart\, 2022 .
For some years I have had a concern that too many policies are crea ted on either short -term views\, or without sight of the bigger picture. I am glad to say that this a view which is shared with a number of my collea gues. Lockdown provided the perfect opportunity to step back\, and write a couple of papers\, which were observational or a commentary\, as opposed to straightforward research. I am happy to say that both of them were accepte d and published. The hope was that each of them would engender discussion. With that in mind\, I am delighted to have been asked to talk to the Scibar group on this thinking\, and hopefully generate some great exchanges betwe en us all.
LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/unnatural-cycle s-impact-on-human-and-planetary-health/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/05/Gillian-July-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220725T1640Z-1658767208.2852-EO-195-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20220725T140630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T153537Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220926T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220926T193000 SUMMARY: Future Medicines – what have we learned from mRNA vaccines? DESCRIPTION: Future Medicines – what have we learned from mRNA vaccines? Th e Covid vaccines are estimated to have saved 20 million lives since the sta rt of the pandemic. Two of these vaccines used a revolutionary biological a pproach to generating a medicine rapidly and flexibly (mRNA)\, and a revolu tionary innovation in delivering these medicines safely and effectively … Future Medicines – what have we learned from mRNA vaccines? Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Future Medicines - what have we learned fr om mRNA vaccines?
The Covid vaccines are estimated to have saved 20 m illion lives since the start of the pandemic. Two of these vaccines used a revolutionary biological approach to generating a medicine rapidly and flex ibly (mRNA)\, and a revolutionary innovation in delivering these medicines safely and effectively (lipid nanoparticles). This is likely to be the star t of a new generation of medicines made from nucleic acids\, and the start of a wave of medicines delivered precisely to different organs using new dr ug delivery carriers. This talk will discuss what is possible now\, and wha t might be in the future.
Prof Peter Simpson is the Director of Peter Simpson Consulting Ltd\, a life sciences consultancy that enables innovati ve new companies who are discovering the medicines of the future. He establ ished one of the UK's Lighthouse Lab Covid testing facilities at the height of the pandemic\, for which he was awarded the Pride of Macclesfield award in 2022\; and he was for 5 years Chief Scientific Officer for the UK's med icines innovaiton agency\, Medicines Discovery Catapult.
LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/future-medicine s-what-have-we-learned-from-mrna-vaccines/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/07/Peter-Simson-Sept-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220920T1446Z-1663685201.4463-EO-199-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20220920T082948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T165757Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221024T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221024T193000 SUMMARY: The Future of Manufacturing and the 4th Industrial Revolution DESCRIPTION: Digital Twins\, Smart Technology and Artificial Intelligence a re just some of the key technologies that support the data-centric fourth I ndustrial Revolution. This talk will seek to demystify some of these concep ts with real case studies from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre a nd close with an overview of the skills required for the manufacturing engi neer of … The Future of Manufacturing and the 4th Industrial Revolution Re ad More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Digital Twins\, Smart Technology and Artif
icial Intelligence are
just some of the key technologies that support
the data-centric fourth
Industrial Revolution. This talk will seek to
demystify some of these
concepts with real case studies from the Advan
ced Manufacturing Research
Centre and close with an overview of the sk
ills required for the
manufacturing engineer of the future.
A talk on the important role that obscure but critical metals such as rare-earth elements\, lithium and cobalt play i n our modern high-tech society\, for electric vehicles\, wind turbines and beyond.
There is little doubt that the increased electrification of t ransportation and energy systems will be a pivotal part of our society’s re sponse\, to the challenges of climate change and the need to reduce polluti on. The deployment of the electrical machines and batteries required for th is great transition\, will depend entirely on access to a number of critica l metals\, and the robustness of their supply chains. Secondary production\ , through the re-use and recycling of components containing such metals\, i s an important part of the story\, but the primary production of critical m etals will continue to dominate for years to come.
This talk focuses on the challenges faced by the primary critical-metals supply chain \, and the part that it is has to play in meeting the technical and societa l challenges of our age.
Bio: Dr. Gareth Ha tch is the Managing Director of Bollington-based Strategic Materials Adviso ry Limited\, and is Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor of Crit ical Minerals and Materials\, at the University of Birmingham.
CATEGORIES:Environmental LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/why-the-green-r oad-begins-in-the-brown-earth/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/09/Gareth-Nov-22-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20221106T2213Z-1667772819.5285-EO-214-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20221106T091326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T112542Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T193000 SUMMARY: The Art of Nuclear Safety DESCRIPTION: World energy needs have evolved over recent years which has dr iven countries to want energy independence by ever increasingly low carbon electricity. Therefore\, a new nuclear renaissance is emerging as a source of low carbon base load in the energy mix. With the changes in country need s and evolution of nuclear technology\, safety remains paramount … The Art of Nuclear Safety Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
World energy needs have evolved over recen t years which has driven countries to want energy independence by ever incr easingly low carbon electricity.
Therefore\, a new nuclear renaissanc e is emerging as a source of low carbon base load in the energy mix. With t he changes in country needs and evolution of nuclear technology\, safety re mains paramount to an ever changing industry.
There is a greater focu s on safety in the nuclear industry due to the perceived and realised conse quences when an event does occur. This talk aims to look at the challenges that the nuclear industry faces and how evolving requirements drive the art of producing a nuclear safety case.
Daniel Cooper
A principle nuclear safety engineer who has worked on many national an d international nuclear projects. He specialises in the production of full lifecycle nuclear safety cases\, licensing and Regulation.
CATEGORIES:Nuclear LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/the-art-of-nucl ear-safety/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20190727T2336Z-1564270615.0164-EO-115-6@172.31.23.191 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20190727T115323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T095416Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230227T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230227T194500 SUMMARY: Save Danes Moss – what’s the threat? Why do we need to protect our peatland? DESCRIPTION: In a last minute change we now have Gordon Richardson from Sav e Danes Moss coming along to explain to us what the current situation is in this fast moving game to Save Danes Moss\, why we need to save it and what is the threat if we lose it? There is a deeper reason to … Save Danes Mos s – what’s the threat? Why do we need to protect our peatland? Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In a last minute change we now have Gordon Richardson from Save Danes Moss coming along to explain to us what the cur rent situation is in this fast moving game to Save Danes Moss\, why we need to save it and what is the threat if we lose it?
In this tal k you'll find out all about the value if Danes Moss and the reasons we shou ld be fighting to save it.
CATEGORIES:Communication LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/save-danes-moss / ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/07/SaveDanesMoss.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20230121T2336Z-1674344178.6566-EO-223-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20230121T102531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T142850Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T193000 SUMMARY: ‘Flourish’ DESCRIPTION: Having grown up\n\nBaringa\, in the middle of the African jung le which was on an old Leprosy colony where even though based at the other end of the village\, the Leprosy Community\n\nwere a central part of the co mmunity – contrary to the local culture they were cared for and fed by the village. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A talk based on the people affected by lep rosy in Bangladesh and the efforts the Leprosy Mission is making to prevent any more cases of Leprosy.
Michael has been at The L eprosy Mission Since November 2022. Previously\, I had managed my own inter ior design and furniture business. Having grown up Baringa\, in the middle of the African jungle which was on an old Leprosy colony where even though based at the other end of the village\, the Leprosy Community were a centra l part of the community – contrary to the local culture they were cared for and fed by the village. The Leprosy patients left a significant impression on Michael growing up. He has a strong love for those affected by Leprosy – for good health care\, Christian discipleship\, social justice\, and sust ainability.
LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/flourish/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/01/Michael-Hardy-Leprosy-Mission-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20230121T2336Z-1674344178.6651-EO-227-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20230121T104554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T111119Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230424T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230424T193000 SUMMARY: Golden Egg or Poisoned Chalice? The story of nuclear power in the UK DESCRIPTION: Tony discusses how two key organisations\, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and the Central Electricity Generating Board\, evol ved over time and the how key individuals such as Christopher (Lord) Hinton played a pivotal role. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The UK lays claim to being the first count ry to produce electricity from nuclear power on a commercial scale and has often ploughed its own furrow\, initially choosing indigenous reactor desig ns rather than following international trends. What are the reasons underly ing the erratic development of nuclear power in the UK and what lessons can be learned for future policy decisions\, whether in the UK or elsewhere\, where infrastructure projects with long-term effects are concerned?
I n this talk Tony explains how two key organisations\, the United Kingdom At omic Energy Authority and the Central Electricity Generating Board\, evolve d over time and the how key individuals played a pivotal role. This talk di scusses the non-technical and technical reasons for the long delay before t he UK adopted the Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) design\, and the roles pl ayed by some key figures in securing acceptance of the claimed reliability for the integrity of the reactor pressure vessel.
Tony will then outl ine the changes in politics\, policies and public attitudes occurring over the 30- year period between the Sizewell B public inquiry report (1986) lea ding to the approval in 2016 for the next UK nuclear power station - an EPR at Hinkley Point C.
Tony will also discuss some of the other options for reactor designs that might be adopted should there be a continued revi val of the nuclear programme in the UK such as Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and fusion.
Tony Wooldridge
Mr Tony Wooldridge
gained a First Class Honours Degree in Physics from the University of Oxfor
d in 1973.
In 1977\, he joined the electricity supply industry to unde
rtake research and development at the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Applica
tions Centre in Manchester. Subsequently\, he has held a range of technical
and management positions in the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB
) and its successor companies.
He was President of the British Instit ute of NDT during 2005 and 2006. In 2009 he joined the nuclear regulator (N II) and assessed the designs for new nuclear plant in the UK\, particularly the EPR planned for Hinkley Point C. He is a Chartered Engineer and Charte red Physicist\, a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and a Fellow of the Br itish Institute of NDT.
Tony recently co-authored a book on the topic with Stephen Druce.
CATEGORIES:Nuclear LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/golden-egg-or-p oisoned-chalice-the-story-of-nuclear-power-in-the-uk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/01/Tony-Woodridge-April-2023-e1674297847649.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20230121T2336Z-1674344178.6721-EO-229-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20230121T105208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T100451Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230522T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230522T193000 SUMMARY: The Science of Astrology DESCRIPTION: Deborah will be looking at the difference between Astronomy a nd Astrology\, brief history of Astrology\, the memory of water and brief s cience overview and then how I hypothesise that Astrology works. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Deborah will be looking at the difference between Astronomy and Astrology\, brief history of Astrology\, the memory of water and brief science overview and then how I hypothesise that Astrolo gy works.
CATEGORIES:physics LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/metaphysics-in- particular-the-art-and-science-of-astrology/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20230626T1421Z-1687789307.7376-EO-240-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20230626T134849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T134849Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T160000 SUMMARY: “Do you recycle? “ DESCRIPTION: Do you recycle? Do you know how to recycle? Do you know what t o recycle? Come join us at Macclesfield SciBar on the 25th September to go through what goes where\, how to support local and national charities from your waste and what to do to get stop adding to landfill. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Do you recycle?
Do you know how to r ecycle?
Do you know what to recycle?
Come join us at Macclesfie ld SciBar on the 25th September to go through what goes where\, how to supp ort local and national charities from your waste and what to do to get stop adding to landfill.
CATEGORIES:Environmental ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/do-you-recycle/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/06/OneProjectLogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20221130T0559Z-1669787981.447-EO-219-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20221129T152556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T111240Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T193000 SUMMARY: What if it’s a perfect storm? DESCRIPTION: In the UK wintertime storms and floods can cause large losses that can reach billions of pounds\, and if they happen at the same time thi s would be worse! By worse\, think “hard to manage”. This will be an inter active talk on natural hazard risk\, with a focus on wintertime in the UK. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be an interactive talk on natura l hazard risk\, with a focus on wintertime in the UK and why it might be a good idea to care whether or not the various perils co-occur.
In the UK wintertime storms and floods can cause large losses that can reach billi ons of pounds\, and if they happen at the same time this would be worse! By worse\, think “hard to manage”. If we are not prepared it is more likely t hat critical infrastructure such as road\, rail and telecommunications will stop working. Equally\, you might like your house insurance to pay for sto rm damage\, which it won’t if your insurer goes bust.
The rare nature of extreme events makes understanding how they might appear in combination difficult\, communicating risk is a classic challenge. Let’s entertain our selves for an hour\, whilst touching on some cutting-edge science.
Dr. John Hillier
A Reader in Natural Hazard Risk at th e University of Loughborough and has worked in the insurance sector.
CATEGORIES:Environmental LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/what-if-its-a-p erfect-storm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/11/johnhillier-0158c_crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20230131T1425Z-1675175135.3815-EO-233-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20230131T071615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T160133Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230724T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230724T193000 SUMMARY: The Ecology of Peat bogs and why save Cheshire’s peatlands? DESCRIPTION: Dark\, peaty soils cover an increasing part of Britain as you head to the higher rainfall areas in the north and west. In many poorly dra ined upland and lowland landscapes\, a peat layer formed over thousands of years and is several metres deep\, rich in organic matter – and therefore r ich in carbon. Globally\, peatlands … The Ecology of Peat bogs and why sav e Cheshire’s peatlands? Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dark\, peaty soils cover an increasing par
t of Britain as you head to the higher rainfall areas in the
north and
west. In many poorly drained upland and lowland landscapes\, a peat layer
formed over
thousands of years and is several metres deep\, rich in or
ganic matter - and therefore rich in carbon.
Globally\, peatlands are
the largest land-based carbon reservoir\, storing more carbon than the
world’s forests.
The tiny Sphagnum bog moss is the keystone species
of most of these peatlands. In this talk I will
explain what is Sphagn
um moss and why is it key to the ecology of our peatbogs in terms of
b
iodiversity\, carbon balance and global warming? I will address the current
increasing interest in
peatlands\, both locally in Cheshire and globa
lly\, consider the damage caused by humans and ask
what we can do to r
epair them and why should we bother?
Simon Caporn is Professo
r of Ecology and Environment at Manchester Metropolitan University
whe
re he has enjoyed teaching and researching plants\, soils and their environ
ments for 30 years.
Ethar is an applied mathematician\, techno logist and owner and CEO of ReallyRecyc le.com A first of it's kind distributed doughnut economy for plastic w aste that combines mechanical recycling\, and 3D printing to deliver low em ission products\, whilst also working on regenerative work across all 17 SD Gs.
This talk will help you understand wha t actions you can take to help in the present day.
< /p> CATEGORIES:Environmental LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/clint/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20230731T1835Z-1690828517.9277-EO-245-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20230731T071403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T093846Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231023T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231023T193000 SUMMARY: Environmental Issues of Our Time DESCRIPTION: In his talk tonight Peter will concentrate on the science behi nd the ‘Environmental Issues of our Time’ and would welcome\, after the int erval\, a discussion on our various options for the future. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In his talk tonight Peter will concentrate on the science behind the ‘Environmental Issues of our Time’ and would wel come\, after the interval\, a discussion on our various options for the fut ure.
CATEGORIES:Environmental LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/environmental-i ssues-of-our-time/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/07/Peter-Nolan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20230724T2247Z-1690238865.5594-EO-244-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20230724T153805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T130907Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T193000 SUMMARY: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HbOT) DESCRIPTION: Sarah Todd from Oxify Leeds Ltd is coming over to talk to us a bout Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HbOT)\, it’s uses\, the health and sports i njuries it can assist with as well as some of the research behind HbOT. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Sarah Todd from O xify Leeds Ltd is coming over to talk to us about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HbOT)\, it's uses\, the health and sports injuries it can assist with as well as some of the research behind HbOT.
CATEGORIES:biology LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/hbot-hyperbolic -oxygen-therapy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20230921T0116Z-1695259015.6329-EO-248-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20230920T185243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T150947Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T193000 SUMMARY: The Science of Comics: What are the rules? DESCRIPTION: Join cartoonist Marc Jackson for a talk about ‘The science of comics!’ If you thought making comics was just drawing funny pictures\, wit h people wearing their underpants over their tights\, you thought WRONG! Co mics has a science to it\, from panel layouts\, sequential storytelling and learning and breaking the rules of creating them\, you’ll learn … The Sci ence of Comics: What are the rules? Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join cartoonist Marc Jackson for a talk ab
out 'The science of comics!' If you thought making comics was just drawing
funny pictures\, with people wearing their underpants over their tights\, y
ou thought WRONG!
Comics has a science to it\, from panel layouts\, se
quential storytelling and learning and breaking the rules of creating them\
, you'll learn all about this fantastic medium in a fun\, and lively way!
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Datasets get more valuable the longer they are collected and Dr Claire Risley has been lucky enough to be involved in the continuation of data collection on one of our most interesting mammals : the skomer island vole.
Please join us on the 26th February to see the first albino skomer vole discovered!
About Claire:
Claire i s an infectious disease epidemiologist with interests in biodiversity and c onservation modelling. Her research focuses on the large-scale predictors o f disease\, for example the relationship between disease\, biodiversity and climate.
Specifically she's interested in the interaction between bi odiversity and disease\, which has led her to study diseases of rodents and enabled her to participate in the long term monitoring of Skomer island vo les.
CATEGORIES:biology,Environmental LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/skomer-by-clair e-risley/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/WhatsApp-Image-2023-11-20-at-10.49.12.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20231120T2255Z-1700520955.0303-EO-277-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20231120T155702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T150057Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240325T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240325T193000 SUMMARY: Human Factors Engineering and Psychological Safety DESCRIPTION: Human Factors Engineering and Psychological Safety – two buzz- phrases which are becoming increasingly hot topics in the Engineering world and beyond\, but what do they really mean? Laura will take us through an i nteractive journey of what these mean to her\, and explore how they impact our lives. Laura is a Chartered Engineer with a … Human Factors Engineerin g and Psychological Safety Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Human Factors Engineering and Psychologica
l Safety - two buzz-phrases which are becoming increasingly hot topics in t
he Engineering world and beyond\, but what do they really mean?
Laura
will take us through an interactive journey of what these mean to her\, and
explore how they impact our lives.
Laura is a Chartered Engineer wit h a background in Human Factors Engineer and Systems Engineering. She has p reviously worked in the Aerospace and Defence sector before moving into Sus tainability and is also a passionate advocate for STEM outreach and Diversi ty\, Equity\, Inclusion and Beloning (DEIB) in Engineering.
CATEGORIES:engineering LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/human-factors-e ngineering/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/Laura_2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20231106T1327Z-1699277272.561-EO-271-6@172.31.19.105 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20231106T111154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T111154Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240422T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240422T193000 SUMMARY: One Medicine: How horses can help us understand human osteoarthrit is DESCRIPTION: Have you heard of one medicine? This is an approach where huma n and animal healthcare advance hand in hand. In research we can learn a lo t about disease and how treatments work by studying different species. In t he case of musculoskeletal conditions\, such as osteoarthritis\, horses can be used as a model organism\, with veterinary … One Medicine: How horses can help us understand human osteoarthritis Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Have you heard of one medicine? This is an approach where human and animal healthcare advance hand in hand. In resear ch we can learn a lot about disease and how treatments work by studying dif ferent species. In the case of musculoskeletal conditions\, such as osteoar thritis\, horses can be used as a model organism\, with veterinary research having the capacity to be translated to human counterparts. Check out this talk to find out more about one medicine\, and the research being done at Liverpool in order to improve human and animal health and the future of thi s field of research.
People are increasingly talking about home retrofit - retrospectively fitting energy saving improvements to a home - as a way to help the UK meet its climate targets and fix our incredibly col d\, damp and unhealthy homes!
In this talk\, Jonathan Atkinson of the Carbon Co-op and People Powered Retrofit outlines the background behind re trofit: separately space heating demand from a U value and helping to answe r the eternal questions: what is a heat pump and how does it work??
J onathan Atkinson is an Environmental Scientist with a background in co-oper atives and environmental action who is one of the co-founders of the Manche ster-based Carbon Co-op. Carbon Co-op is a unique social enterprise that he lps people and communities to make the radical carbon savings required to t ackle climate change!
CATEGORIES:Environmental LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/home-retrofit-u npacked/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/June-24-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20240529T1043Z-1716979424.5935-EO-296-6@172.31.29.65 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20240529T085657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T111843Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240722T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240722T193000 SUMMARY: Investigate the Dead! How Science can Improve Criminal Cases Outco mes DESCRIPTION: How often have we heard about criminal cases that remain unres olved and fade into oblivion? Unsolved cases have significant economic and societal impacts on every nation\, breeding distrust towards the criminal j ustice system. The team at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston is pioneering innovative research aimed at enhancing our understanding of c omplex forensic … Investigate the Dead! How Science can Improve Criminal C ases Outcomes Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Bio: Dr Noemi Procopio is a Senior Research Fellow in F orensic Taphonomy and the Principal Investigator of the "Forens-OMICS" team at the University of Central Lancashire. Her main research involves the ap plication of proteomics\, metabolomics\, DNA methylomics and microbiology d isciplines to forensic science\, particularly to skeletal remains and decom posing tissues\, for post-mortem interval (PMI) and age-at-death estimation . In 2019\, Dr Noemi Procopio was awarded with the prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (£1.2M) with the project titled ""Forens-OMICS": a cross disciplinary implementation of omics sciences to in vivo and post-mortem a geing investigations for forensic applications" and recently she has been a warded an extension to her original FLF (£700K) to expand further her “Fore ns-OMICS” research. Her work is done in collaboration with Human Taphonomy Facilities in the United States (including the University of Texas State\, where she is also Visiting Researcher) and with other international leading experts in Australia\, Italy\, Netherlands\, USA and France. She is Visiti ng Professor at the University of Eastern Piedmont in Italy\, Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Science and committee member of the Internati onal Affairs Committee and of the Pathology/Biology Section at the same org anization. She has been awarded with numerous international awards includin g two Best Oral Presentations Awards at the International Association of Fo rensic Science conference (Sidney\, Australia 2023) and at the Italian Nati onal Meeting of Forensic Pathology conference (Rome\, Italy\, 2024) and she has been awarded the Investigation and Forensic Award in Milan\, Italy\, i n 2022 for her outstanding contribution towards forensic biology.
CATEGORIES:biology LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/investigate-the -dead/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/05/Noemi-Procopio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20231228T2023Z-1703795010.6241-EO-284-6@172.31.29.65 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20231228T112633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T112633Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T193000 SUMMARY: What is Oxygen\, why it is important for the body and how it takes on ‘Magical’ qualities when delivered under pressure. DESCRIPTION: A look into why we need oxygen\, some possible causes of why w e lack oxygen in our body and understanding how to get more oxygen into our body through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Speaker: Sarah Todd Director and c entre Manager at Oxify X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Biomarkers can take many f orms in the body\, but in the case of cancer they are often cells (known as Circulating Tumour Cells)\, proteins or DNA that have been shed by the tum our and can be measured in the bloodstream of a cancer patient. More common ly\, they are measured in the patient’s tumour.
Ideal ly\, we want to be able to use a simple blood test\, instead of an invasive biopsy\, to help us ask many questions about that patient and their cancer \, in order to treat their disease better. Understanding how different biom arkers are produced and how they are altered in cancer can help scientists to detect cancer sooner\, or determine if it is likely to respond to a cert ain type of treatment. Kathryn’s team are primarily focused on small cell l ung cancer (SCLC)\, a very aggressive form of lung cancer.
Because it is so difficult to obtain tissue samples to study SCLC in a laboratory setting\, the team developed pre-clinical models known as CDX models. These are derived from Circulating Tumour Cells which are highly ab undant in SCLC patients and can be grown in mice (strictly regulated by the Home Office)\, to then provide ample tissue to study and understand SCLC. Our research focuses on building this understanding\, in order to develop b etter treatments and to understand how the cancer changes over time. Ultima tely this research encompasses the overall goal of the National Biomarker C entre\, which is to deliver biomarker-driven clinical trials\, leading to b etter treatments to improve the lives of people with cancer.
Kathryn runs the Preclinical Pharmacology Team in the Cancer Resear ch UK National Biomarker Centre.
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From an evolutionary standp oint\, sexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are.
If you were to t ake a picture of your brain during sex\, you’d see that despite everything going on between your legs\, the real action is happening between your ears .
In this engaging and interactive talk\, we'll explore:
- Prim
al\, physical\, and psychological aspects of Sex
- Why men typically f
eel drowsy after sex
- Responsive versus spontaneous desire
- Ana
tomy of the clitoris
- And more...
This talk explores the profound intersecti on of traditional East Asian medicine and contemporary scientific inquiry. We will delve into the theoretical underpinnings and physiological mechanis ms that bridge ancient practices with modern biomedical understanding. Topi cs include the principles of Qi\, meridians\, and balance\, examined alongs ide cutting-edge findings in neuroscience\, fascia research\, and biologica l systems. May will be talking about menopause through Traditional East Asi an Medicine perspective.
May is a spiritual coach and a practitioner of traditional East Asian medicine who is passionate about educating women on how to support their bodies naturally.
She is in the process of se tting up a community interest company dedicated to making holistic health m ore accessible. Through this initiative\, May created a supportive space wh ere people can learn practical ways to care for themselves and each other u sing the wisdom of Eastern medicine.
As part of that mission\, there will be workshops designed to teach people the basics of traditional East A sian medicine\, empowering them to take control of their own health.
May says: “I believe in the power of food as medicine and use acupuncture t o address physical\, emotional\, mental\, and spiritual imbalances\, helpin g women reconnect with their health in a meaningful way.”
CATEGORIES:Medicine LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/practitioner-of -traditional-east-asian-medicine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20240625T1149Z-1719316174.6496-EO-305-6@172.31.29.65 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20240625T090803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T113737Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T193000 SUMMARY: Whooping cough vaccines: a century of good science and bad DESCRIPTION: A hundred years ago\, whooping cough killed more than one in e very hundred children born in Europe. Eighty years ago\, two women in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, developed the vaccine that stopped it. All it took was years of working evenings and weekends\, an army of volunteer healthcare w orkers and lab technicians funded by donations from … Whooping cough vacci nes: a century of good science and bad Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A hundred years ago\, whooping cough kille d more than one in every hundred children born in Europe.
Eighty year s ago\, two women in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, developed the vaccine that s topped it. All it took was years of working evenings and weekends\, an army of volunteer healthcare workers and lab technicians funded by donations fr om local businesses.
Fifty years ago\, their whooping cough vaccine w as at the centre of a scare that ushered in the modern antivaccine movement .
The story of the whooping cough vaccine is a story of good science\ , bad science and of the limitations of science when applied to anything as complicated as human beings.
David Miles is an infectious di sease immunologist who has worked mostly on diseases of childhood in Africa and the vaccinations that protect against them. He now lives in London and tutors on the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine's online MSc course. His first popular science book\, How Vaccines Work\, will be published in
Twitter: @Variolator
Bluesky: @variolator.bsky.so cial
CATEGORIES:biology,Medicine,Vaccinations LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/history-whoopin g-cough-vaccine/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/06/David-Miles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250324T2049Z-1742849374.4602-EO-312-6@172.31.29.65 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20250324T153335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T153357Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T193000 SUMMARY: ‘Energy modelling for homes – what is it good for?’ DESCRIPTION: An exploration of the different methods of energy modelling in our homes and how they can be used to inform work on decarbonisation and t ackling energy poverty and health issues. Thinking about accuracy\, granula rity\, what’s ‘good enough’ and how and if modelling matches measured reali ty and lived experience. Given by Marianne Heaslip\, Technical Director\, P eoplePowered Retrofit. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What if yo ur prescription for better health was as simple as spending time among the trees?
This month's enlightening talk is exploring the science behind Shinri n Yoku\, also known as forest bathing. Our speaker Robert\, from Hawk and Heath will delve into how connecting with nature supports our immune system\, r educes stress\, and can even ease symptoms for those managing long-term hea lth conditions.
Whether you’re curiou s about natural ways to support your wellbeing or passionate about preventa tive healthcare\, this session will share how anyone—from age 3 to 103—can use the natural world to feel better\, think clearer\, and build resilience .
As always no booking needed—just turn up! Arrive by 6:15pm to grab a good seat and enjoy a re laxed evening of science in the pub.
For over 20 years\, Moors for the Future P artnership have been restoring the moorlands of the Peak District and South Pennines\, taking them from a degraded state to one that supports many env ironmental benefits. Robbie Carnegie and Helen Saunders of Moors for the Fu ture Partnership talk about the work of the Partnership and the scientific research that underpins it.
LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/moorland-restor ation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250324T2049Z-1742849374.4955-EO-316-6@172.31.29.65 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20250324T154207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T082653Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T193000 SUMMARY: Together for Nature: Small Steps\, Big Difference DESCRIPTION: With extreme weather\, species being endangered\, climate chan ge\, and more\, it can be difficult to see what you can do to help the plan et. Nas and Nat will share what conservation means to them\, and the small steps you can make to help conserve the only home we have\, giving hope for future generations. Nas … Together for Nature: Small Steps\, Big Differen ce Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:With extreme weather\, species being endan gered\, climate change\, and more\, it can be difficult to see what you can do to help the planet. Nas and Nat will share what conservation means to t hem\, and the small steps you can make to help conserve the only home we ha ve\, giving hope for future generations.
Nas graduated with a degree in Zoo Animal Management and has a strong passion for animal welfare and wi ldlife conservation. While interested in species worldwide\, Nas is especia lly dedicated to protecting and preserving the UK’s native wildlife\, from the smallest insects to larger mammals. With a particular fondness for mamm als\, Nas is also passionate about honeybees and primates. Nas is eager to inspire others to take simple but meaningful steps to support local conserv ation. Currently working at a new zoo in development\, Holmes Chapel Zoo\, Nas is looking forward to building conservation initiatives and community e ngagement projects\, that will help safeguard wildlife for the future.
< p>Nat has been interested in animals since childhood. With various pets in the house growing up\, a passion for their care quickly developed. This con tinued to develop into an interest in wild animals with trips to the zoo\, where she remembers being that child on school trips who had to read all th e signs and gain as much knowledge of the animals as possible\, and not jus t look at them! Watching David Attenborough documentaries and Crocodile Hun ter led her to achieve a BSc (Hons) in Zoology and Conservation\, which hel ped her love of animals develop into a passion for conservation. Because of this\, she has volunteered with the Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Lower Moss Wood. LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/conservation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250915T1249Z-1757940575.1636-EO-317-6@172.31.29.65 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20250324T154308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T094305Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T193000 SUMMARY: From Paradise to Plastic: Changing the Mindset of Modern Tourism DESCRIPTION: Speaker: Pin Bragg\, Founder of Kabana Club From working acros s the South Pacific’s idyllic islands to witnessing the devastating impact of plastic waste firsthand\, Pin shares how her journey in hospitality insp ired her mission to change how tourism treats our oceans. Discover shocking facts about marine pollution\, what’s being done to fight it\, and how … From Paradise to Plastic: Changing the Mindset of Modern Tourism Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Speaker: Pin Bragg\, Founder of Kaba na Club
From working across the South Pacific’s idyllic islands to witnessing the devastating impact of plastic waste firsthand\, Pin shares how her journey in hospitality inspired her mi ssion to change how tourism treats our oceans. Discover shocking facts abou t marine pollution\, what’s being done to fight it\, and how each of us can make a difference — one conscious choice at a time.
CATEGORIES:Environmental LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/2025-final-talk / END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20251124T1043Z-1763981013.7782-EO-326-6@172.31.29.65 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20251124T104138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T104138Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T193000 SUMMARY: Portals\, Mazes & Music: The Creative Tech Behind BarrowlandsVR DESCRIPTION: Join us for a fascinating look inside BarrowlandsVR\, a virtua l-reality experience created by Macclesfield College’s Chris Godber and ins pired by Scottish music producers Copperknob and their album Barrowlands. O riginally developed for an art exhibition in Macclesfield in November 2023\ , this project blends creative coding\, procedural design\, and music-drive n world-building to create a truly immersive digital … Portals\, Mazes & M usic: The Creative Tech Behind BarrowlandsVR Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us fo r a fascinating look inside Barrowl andsVR\, a virtual-reality experience created by Macclesfield Coll ege’s Chris Godber and ins pired by Scottish music producers Copperknob and their album Barrowlands. Originally developed for an art exh ibition in Macclesfield in November 2023\, this project blends creative cod ing\, procedural design\, and music-driven world-building to create a truly immersive digital adventure.
Barrow landsVR drops players into a shifting maze of rooms\, tunnels\, and portals — all generated on the fly. Using gaze-based movement\, players travel thr ough the space\, blast through walls\, and try to reach as many portals as possible before the 10-minute timer ends. Every run creates a new layout\, a new challenge\, and a new “miner’s report” at the end.
In this talk\, Chris will share how the experience wa s made\, from the music that sparked the idea to the technical challenges o f building procedural VR worlds using A-Frame\, JavaScript\, Electron\, and his own custom design tools. He’ll also give a glimpse into using AI and g enerative textures\, and what it’s like experimenting at the intersection o f art\, sound\, and immersive technology.
A brilliant session for anyone curious about VR\, creative tech\, ga ming\, or how music can inspire entirely new worlds.
CATEGORIES:technology LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/portals-mazes-m usic-the-creative-tech-behind-barrowlandsvr/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20251124T1144Z-1763984653.0577-EO-328-6@172.31.29.65 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20251124T104528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T142730Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T193000 SUMMARY: It’s Snot Just Slime! DESCRIPTION: “The word mucus usually makes us think of stuffy noses during a cold\, but it’s a whole lot more. Since evolving hundreds of millions of years ago\, mucus has been an exceptional defence mechanism deciding what c omes in and what stays out. Dr Erin Pallott recently completed her PhD at t he University of Manchester\, researching mucus responses to … It’s Snot J ust Slime! Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dr Erin Pal lott recently completed her PhD at the University of Manch ester\, researching mucus responses to parasitic infections – a sp ecialist in biology that ruins dinner table conversations. This talk will i ntroduce you to the wonderful niche world of mucus research\, from ancient medicine to the cutting-edge."
Salmon are one of the UK’s most iconic species — and one of the most closely watched. But how do we actually know whether their numbers are rising\, falling\, o r holding steady?
In this engaging ta lk\, Claire Risley formerly from the Environment Agency explains the intric ate world of salmon stock assessment: how fish populations are monitored\, what counts as a “healthy” stock\, and why the resulting statistics often s park debate among scientists\, anglers\, policymakers\, and environmental g roups.
Claire will uncover the pract
ical challenges of gathering reliable data in our rivers\, the scientific m
ethods used to interpret it\, and what the latest trends tell us about the
future of salmon in the UK.
A must-hea
r for anyone interested in wildlife conservation\, river ecology\, or how e
vidence informs environmental decisions.
Dr Claire Risley is an ecologist and statistical scientist most recent ly working for the Environment Agency. With a background in disease ecology \, spatial modelling and environmental statistics\, she has worked in acade mia and government analysing complex biological data to inform conservation and policy decisions. She previously lectured in epidemiology and ecology at Aberystwyth University and has conducted research on wildlife disease\, biodiversity modelling and climate impacts on species.
CATEGORIES:Environmental LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/counting-salmon -the-science-behind-species-survival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20251124T1649Z-1764002975.3609-EO-330-6@172.31.29.65 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20251124T162026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T175810Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T193000 SUMMARY: The power to heal ourselves DESCRIPTION: Back by request from attendees in March this year\, May is com ing back to talk in some more detail about elements of her talk: Traditiona l East Asian Medicine Through the Lens of Modern Science: Theories\, Mechan isms\, and Innovation. May is a spiritual coach and a practitioner of tradi tional East Asian medicine who is passionate about educating … The power t o heal ourselves Read More » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Back by request from attendees in March th is year\, May is coming back to talk in some more detail about elements of her talk: Trad itional East Asian Medicine Through the Lens of Modern Science: Theories\, Mechanisms\, and Innovation.
May is a spiritual coach and a pract itioner of traditional East Asian medicine who is passionate about educatin g women on how to support their bodies naturally.
She is in the proce ss of setting up an affordable meditation group where people can pay it for ward. Through this initiative\, May created a supportive space where people can learn practical ways to care for themselves and each other using the w isdom of Eastern medicine.
As part of that mission\, there will be wo rkshops designed to teach people the basics of traditional East Asian medic ine\, empowering them to take control of their own health.
May says: “I believe in the power of food as medicine and use acupuncture to address physical\, emotional\, mental\, and spiritual imbalances\, helping women re connect with their health in a meaningful way.”
CATEGORIES:Medicine LOCATION:Park Tavern GEO:53.253766;-2.128956 ORGANIZER;CN="rachaelscibar":MAILTO:Rachael+scibar@falkensweb.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://macclesfieldscibar.co.uk/events/event/the-power-to-he al-ourselves/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260114T2049Z-1768423790.478-EO-336-6@172.31.29.65 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTAMP:20260411T211126Z CREATED:20260114T170245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T170245Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T193000 SUMMARY: Opportunity to share knowledge DESCRIPTION: We’d love to give you the opportunity to share your knowledge and educate our fabulous attendees in your specific filed. Get in touch if you’d like to speak X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We'd love to give you the opportunity to s hare your knowledge and educate our fabulous attendees in your specific fil ed. Get in touch if you'd like to speak
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