University of Chester and Storyhouse team up for science series

The University is teaming up with Storyhouse to launch Cafe Scientifique/Humanitaire bringing academic expertise into the heart of the city.

The programme, set up by the University of Chester Health and Wellbeing Research Knowledge Exchange Institute (RKEI), aims to share expertise in an interesting and accessible way. Sessions are free to attend and held on the fourth Tuesday of every month with a 6pm/6.30pm start in the Garett Bar at Storyhouse.

Timo Obergoeker, Professor of French and Francophone Cultural Studies will present the first session on Tuesday, February 27, 'Why are the French so angry?'

On Tuesday, March 26 Associate Professor Lou Taylor will discuss 'The Secret Life of Bees' alongside Dr Bethan Smallwood who will explore 'The Secret Life of Owls'.

Sport will be the focus of the talks on Tuesday, April 23, with Professor Moira Lafferty, Head of the School of Psychology looking at the issue of 'Sport and Safeguarding' and Professor Jamie Highton examining 'The Science of Rugby'.

What's new in Ageing Research will be explored by Professor Paul Kingston  on Tuesday, May 28 and on Tuesday, June 25 Professor Simon Grennan will look at Generative AI and ask is it just the same old story?

The final session will take place on Tuesday, July 27 with sport the subject once again as Professor Daniel Bloyce discusses 'The Secret Lives of Sports People' and Dr Chelsea Oxendale will deliver a talk entitled 'Stay in the Game: The Science Behind Reducing the Risk of Lower Limb Injuries in Team Sports'.

Professor Paul Kingston, who leads the Health and Wellbeing RKEI, said: "We are thrilled to be bringing the expertise of our academics into the heart of the city. Thank you to Storyhouse for hosting these events and we hope people will join us for these interesting and lively discussions."

Attendees can just turn up for the events – no booking is required.