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YOUR GUIDESATURDAY MAY 6TH11AM – 4PM

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Before you get started, take a minute to look at our map. You’ll see our Zones and all those essentials like baby change, toilets, info points, accessible routes, and places to eat and drink.

YOU’VE ARRIVED! Welcome to the University of Bath and our 50th anniversary community festival. We hope you enjoy the day!

Our festival has something for everyone and there’s so much to see!

LET US HELP YOU PLAN YOUR DAY

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KEY Toilets Baby changing Picnic site Refreshments Disabled toilet Info Cash point Lift Muslim Prayer Room

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Quiet Room Chaplaincy First aid Emergency/ Lost child point

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Pet dogs are not permitted at the Festival with the exception of assistance dogs supporting those with a disability.

HERE FOR THE ALUMNI REUNION? Head to the SU to collect your Reunion pass. It’s great to have you back – enjoy the memories!

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CREATIVE Artists, Craft, Performance

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ACTIVE Wall to wall sports

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DISCOVER Hands on science and discovery

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GIANT T-REX AND ROBOT WARS 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00 near the Discover Marquees

Discoverp32 Black holes talk p27 Human submarine p27 Heart pump p28 100m bubbles p28 Virtual reality p35 Music by the lake p37 Seeing with sound p37 Interpreter demos Creativep21 Motion Capture Demop22 Fly a Dronep23 Brass bandp21 Human library Activep15 Parkour display p18 Trampolining p15 Tennis

Discoverp27 Team Bath Racing p29 Build a crystalp27 Rugby scrum machinep32 Dinosaur talk p12 Test tube cocktailp33 Music on the Paradep33 Circus skills p36 Therapy dogs p34 Motion capture tour p33 CandyflossCreativep23 Badge makingp23 Face painting Activep15 Parkour display p16 Mini Olympics p15 Beach volleyball p12 BBQ

HIGHLIGHTSWe’d love you to see as much of the festival as possible. To help, here are some suggested things to do depending on how much time you have.

Half a day?

Ask our Festival team (you’ll spot them in the pink t-shirts) for further inspiration or to be pointed in the right direction.

Here for the day?

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SHANNON TERESA p31, p33

A merry musical mix of songs from the 1930’s right up to the present day.

EDDY SHOREp31, p33, p35

Relaxed vibes guaranteed with acoustic covers including Ed Sheeran, and light-rock style originals.

JAMMA DE SAMBA p33

Soak up the Rio atmosphere with some up-beat drumming! Traditional Brazilian rhythms with modern beats and drops.

JEZ BROUN p31, p33

A quirky mix of latin, gypsy jazz and funk styles including ‘Hotel California’ and ‘Summertime’.

ALLEY BARBERS p33, p35

Traditional Barbershop favourites and contemporary pieces, all to the tune of a cappella harmonies.

WHY NOT?p35

Pop meets Rock, Blues and Jazz! University staff covers band playing everything from Hendrix to Amy Winehouse.

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MARYELLE FINISTERREp31, p33, p35

All that Jazz! Classic songs in English, French & Spanish.

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Hello again! Bath graduates reunite to remember happy days as a University classical choir.

BATH SPA BRASS BANDp23

90 years performing and still going strong! Includes a special 50th anniversary commission, composed to mark the migration of different cultures to our City.

CHAOS – BIG BANDp35

They really are big! This 18 strong student ensemble will be playing a huge range of jazz, funk and swing numbers.

CLARINET AND FLUTE CHOIRSp31, p35

Some of our keenest student clarinet and flute players. Pull up a deckchair, grab a sandwich and enjoy everything from jazz to Eric Clapton!

STEEL BANDp17

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We’ve lined up some great local acts in every Zone to help things go with a swing.

TOURSRacing car workshopp34

Motion capture studiop34

Psychology, autism and robots p34

Campus tourp35

Solar panels and power stationsp35

The Edgep24

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TALKS AND TOURS AT A GLANCE

Why not build your Festival day around a talk or a tour?

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How do we think so quickly?p29

The maths of lifep22

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No Hands Clapping (12+)p22

How to build an olympic stadiump29

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Black hole driven explosions and the dynamic universep30

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Turning bikes electric! How a laboratory idea got on the roadp30

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It’s time to stop playing politics with alcohol and drugsp30

Check for availability and guarantee your place by booking in for Talks and Tours on The Parade

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GM crops

The rise of antibiotic resistance

Dinosaurs and mass extinction – could it happen again? p32

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The science of chillis

Robots. More than machines? Explore space – in 300 seconds!p32

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Before you start exploring, here’s a run down of where you can grab a bite to eat and a drink.

DISCOVERThe Lime TreeA choice of salads and hot food including pizza and pasta

Parade BarAlcoholic and soft drinks. Food from the grill

Fresh Shop Grab something for a picnic

4 West Café Coffees, snacks and sandwiches

CREATIVEThe Edge Café Teas, coffees and light bites

ACTIVESports Training Village CaféSandwiches and hot food

Sports balcony BBQ

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ACTIVETry new sports and share the same facilities as Olympic athletes – all for FREE!

ACTIVEHUNGRY OR THIRSTY?

WHY NOT TRY?TEST TUBE COCKTAILS AND MOCKTAILS & FREE SAMPLES OF CHEMEX COFFEEin The Lime Tree

CANDYFLOSS AND MILKSHAKES on The Parade

SHORTBREAD DECORATING AND SMOOTHIESin The Edge

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ACTIVETEAM KINETIX DISPLAYS 11.00, 11.30, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15 and 15.45 (10 mins)

Watch parkour, free running and acrobatics from some of the best and most experienced coaches and performers in the world.

BEACH VOLLEYBALLBounce on down to our very own beach for a game of volleyball or simply relax and watch the fun.

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ANYONE FOR TENNIS? We’re known for our tennis. Have a taster session and find out why. Mini Tennis, Family Time and Cardio Tennis – all for free. Book a slot at the Sports Training Village information point.

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CLIMBING WALL AND ABSEILINGHave a go at getting to the top of our climbing wall and then either abseil or ride the zip wire back down. Give us a wave! Suitable for all ages.

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MUSICSTEEL BAND11.20–11.40, 12.30–13.00, 13.30–14.00, 14.30–15.00 | Sports Café balcony

Come and enjoy the festival atmosphere with authentic Caribbean music on the Sports Café balcony.

ACTIVEMain sports hall C

MINI OLYMPICSThrow, jump and race! Enter a family team, join in the fun and pick up a prize if you win!

BADMINTON Enjoy a game with our resident regional coach and get some tips on improving your technique – it’s a smash!

FENCING Who doesn’t like playing with a sword? Come and have a go with Bath Sword fencing club. En garde! Suitable for all ages and abilities.

BOCCIA Like bowls? Love Boccia. Test your accuracy and strategic game-play in this precision ball sport played by people with physical disabilities.

Dojo Hall D

JUDO Come and have a go in our fully equipped Dojo hall. Our top-class coaches will teach you the basics and maybe even inspire you to take up a new sport!

Swimming Pool E

STRONG SWIMMERS, PLEASE HEAD POOLSIDE! Take a swim in our 50m London 2012 Olympic Legacy Pool. It’s used by members of the GB swimming squad and has even got underwater camera technology! Must be able to swim over 50m, pool is 2m deep throughout.

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TALENT DEVELOPMENT CENTRESThink you’re the fastest runner or the highest jumper? Put yourself to the test and show us what you can do!

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CREATIVEMeet the artists, make something, try a workshop and stroll through the exhibitions.

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TRAMPOLINING TALENT DROP IN CENTRESSee how high you can fly on our trampolines. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Team Bath Gym H

GYM CHALLENGES (16+)Tackle some of the world’s tallest buildings using our Climb Mill machines! Find out just how much power you can generate on a bike!

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BOBSLEIGH (18+)Every half hour, 11.00–15.30 (30 mins). Break 12.00–13.00

Experience the thrills of a Winter Olympics with our push-start track – the only one in the country! Open to adults looking to follow in the footsteps of the GB Bobsleigh team who base their training here on campus.

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The Bobsleigh is likely to be very popular! Book your slot at the Sports Training Village information point.

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Foyer A

MAKE A CHAIR Join artist and craftsman Will Shannon and learn how to produce a chair from the simplest of materials. Will’s work showcases the importance of making to community life, and how we can all do it!

Large Gallery B

FIELD KITCHEN How is knowledge distributed in society? Step inside our field tent, designed by artist Gayle Chong Kwan, to learn something new and share what you know about Bath! Why not help us to begin our community mural?

HUMAN LIBRARY12.00–13.30 and 14.30–16.00

Our students bring you the world famous Human Library. Meet five “human books” ready to tell you their stories and engage you in an honest conversation about their lives.

FREE ENERGY MACHINETake a look at artist Steven Pippin’s prototype which could harness static electricity and produce sustainable and affordable energy for all.

Small Gallery C

LOCAL LAND USAGECome and meet artist collective Vulpes Vulpes. They’ve been in residency at The Edge looking at the history of local land usage, folklore and ownership. Walk among some familiar standing stones and see how they’re still relevant today!

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MOTION CAPTURE DEMOSCome and see Chameleon – Marshmallow Laser Feast (UK). Where virtual reality and motion capture meet to examine what life is like for some of the inhabitants of Mexico City.

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DESIGNING, MAKING AND FACE PAINTING!Get stuck into designing bunting and have a go at etching some beautiful botanical prints. Design your own printmaking stamps, make a badge and get your face painted!

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DANCE TASTERS11.15, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30 and 15.30 (30 mins)

Step and slide along to these fun and simple dance routines. Everyone in the family can have a go. You may even find your feet and take up a new hobby for good!

Arts Lecture Theatre E

TALKSTHE MATHS OF LIFE Kit Yates

11.15–11.45

How do cats get their black and white coats? And how is this linked to cancer and locusts? Hear how mathematical biology gives us the answers.

NO HANDS CLAPPING (12+)Matthew Alford

12.30–13.00

Matthew Alford has taken his research on film propaganda onto stage and screen. Here he showcases short extracts from his work on US government interference in Hollywood but is he guilty himself of trying to manipulate the public?

ENCORE!Bath University Student Musical Society

14.00–14.45

Songs from the shows. There’s bound to be a favourite musical in ‘Encore’ somewhere!

Ensemble Room F

FLY A DRONE Watch our computer controlled drones fly. Have a go at flying one yourself and try to beat the machine in a race!

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DECORATE A SHORTBREAD Pick a shape to decorate and enjoy your own personalised snack.

MAKE YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE – ON A BIKE!Use pedal power to create a healthy fruit smoothie on our Smoothie Bike.

Check for availability and guarantee your place by booking in for Talks and Tours on The Parade.

CONTROL A COMPUTER WITH YOUR EYESImagine you could browse the Internet without lifting a finger! Actigaze™ is a unique eye gaze clicking technology, with a speed and accuracy close to that of the mouse. Come and have a google – hands free!

MUSICBATH SPA BRASS BAND12.45–13.30 and 15.00–16.00 | The Edge Garden

They’ve been playing in Bath for over 90 years! Hear pieces including our special 50th anniversary commission, composed by local musician Edward Bettella to mark the migration of different cultures who have found a home in Bath.

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DISCOVERHands on fun! Meet our scientists and researchers and enjoy the village fête atmosphere.

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BUILD A TOWERRace against the clock and work as a team to build the perfect tower in just 10 minutes. A prize for the best tower of the hour – and of the day!

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TOURSTHE EDGE 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00 (30 mins)

See behind the scenes and take a creative tour around our gallery spaces, digital and fine art studios, theatres and beautiful dance space. Book at The Edge Arts Box Office or on the Parade. Maximum 20 people.

GAME OF BRANDSEver noticed how often brands pop up in your favourite TV show or video game? We uncover the subtle ways companies use branding. Go on our Brand Hunt, take up the Gamers Challenge and try our Advergame.

‘HAVE YOUR CAKE & EAT IT’11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30 and 15.30 (15 mins)

How do you recover when things go wrong? Our performance spotlights industry research and expert opinion on the best ways to recover from failure. (Plus a free drink and cake!)

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CAN WE TRICK YOUR BRAIN? A2

What happens when your vision is distorted? Come and see just how quickly you can learn to overcome it – and keep coordinated too!

(SUPER) HUMAN POWERED SUBMARINE! A3

It’s steered with a joystick and uses peddle power to turn the propellers. Take a seat inside our racing submarine and have a deep sea chat with the students who built and race her!

HEART TO HEART A4

What does it take for your heart to pump blood around your body? Come and have a go with our mechanical heart pump and learn what it takes to keep a heart healthy.

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RACING CAR WHEEL CHANGE COMPETITION A1

Team Bath Racing is top in the UK and 5th in the world. Have a seat in our Formula Student car, chat to the team and pretend you’re in the pits with our wheel change competition!

PUSH IT! RUGBY SCRUM MACHINEA5

Come and have a go on our rugby scrum machine and see just how hard you can push! Find out about forces in the scrum and how we’re helping to create safer conditions for players.

TEAM BATH RACING ELECTRICA6

Team Bath Racing Electric are hoping to power to success at Silverstone this July – come and see the car and meet the team to hear their journey so far.

STEADY HANDS AND STRONG ARMS! A7

Guide a loop of wire around our circuit. Make a boomerang. Find out how tennis players add spin to their shots. Pull a sword out of a bucket of sand… Can you do it?

DO YOUR RESEARCH! A8

See what happens when we team up budding researchers with Bath students for 10 months of discovery.

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DOODLEMATHSA9

Maths made fun for 4–14 year olds! Take the times tables challenge, have some fun with numbers and find out your DoodleMaths Age!

VIRTUAL REALITY SHOPPING JUST GOT BETTER!A10

It’s nice to try before you buy – so how about hands-on shopping from the comfort of your sofa? Have a browse at how virtual reality is changing the face of online retail.

PERCEPTION VS REALITYA11

How many immigrants are there in the UK? When will the gender pay gap be filled? Take our quiz about topical issues and see how your perceptions match up to reality.

MATHLETICSA12

Exercise your brain with some puzzles to discover the importance, usefulness – and beauty – of maths.

LUNADOME A13

Find out how three Aerospace Engineering students are in touching distance of sending their experiment to the moon and helping to pave the way for humans to leave Earth.

ENERGIZE YOURSELFA14

Power up to meet our PhD students and talk about energy. Find out what really goes on inside a solar cell. Play Pac-Man with pieces of fruit. Vote for your favourite type!

UNDERSTANDING PANCREATIC CANCER A15

Only 5% of people survive pancreatic cancer. Why? We explain how this terrible disease develops and share our work to find new treatments.

DRUG DISCOVERY PIPELINE GAMEA15

Why does it take so long, and cost so much, to get a new drug onto the market? Come and play our Drug Discovery Pipeline Game to find out. Can you beat the wire?

LIGHT AND 100M BUBBLES!A16

Discover how we’re re-inventing fibre optics with nothing inside! Explore how the science of bubbles is helping us to steer powerful lasers.

DISCOVERBUILD A CRYSTALA17

Snowflakes, diamonds, table salt…They’re not all icy, crystals are everywhere! Come and have a go at building your own and learn more about these geometric sparklers.

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IMAGES OF RESEARCH EXHIBITION Foyer

A picture tells a thousand words. Striking photographs chosen by our researchers to show the difference their work makes to our world.

TALKSHOW DO WE THINK SO QUICKLY?Roland Jones

11.15–11.45 | Room 2.6

Our brains are such clever structures. Come and find out how they process information, decide what we know and remember and how we respond too – all in a split second!

HOW TO BUILD AN OLYMPIC STADIUM! Paul Shepherd

12.30–13.00 | Room 2.6

Love watching sport and music? Hear a stadium designer tell how Maths, Engineering, Architecture and Research teams are working together here to make our grounds safe, strong and secure.

LEIDENFROST MAZEA18

Ever seen water whizz across a hot frying pan? It’s the Leidenfrost Effect. Have a go at controlling droplets around our Leidenfrost Maze – as seen on BBC’s QI!

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How do we move and explore in a virtual reality world? We’re using the latest immersive technology to help discover new ways to support people with brain injury.

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ALL EYES!Why do creatures have different types of eyes? Why do some have eyelids? And why do some not see anything at all? Come and SEE for yourself – we’re just outside the Lime Tree.

ZEBRAFISH – NOT JUST A PRETTY STRIPE!Come and find out why this tropical fish favourite has become a major model system for biomedical science.

BATH CHILLI AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Get a taste of this year’s hottest food festival, coming up to campus in July.

MICROBIAL OILS – AN ALTERNATIVE TO PALM OILFind out about our work to develop an alternative to palm oil that will help protect the rainforest. Find out how any wastes, including coffee grounds, can help!

FOSSILSWe can learn so much from fossils. Explore some of our collection and hear about our latest discoveries, including the four-legged snake!

BLACK HOLE DRIVEN EXPLOSIONS AND THE DYNAMIC UNIVERSECarole Mundell

13.00–14.00 | Room 1.10

Ever wondered what happens when a black hole over-eats and suffers cosmic indigestion? Our Professor of Extragalactic Astronomy shines a light into black holes and takes you further into space than ever before!

TURNING BIKES ELECTRIC! HOW A LABORATORY IDEA GOT ON THE ROAD George Kalligeros

14.00–14.30 | Room 1.11

Freewheel down to hear the story of Pushme, the device that makes cycling easy. Come and give the bike a spin from 1pm outside.

IT’S TIME TO STOP PLAYING POLITICS WITH ALCOHOL AND DRUGSDavid Nutt

14.30–15.30 | Room 1.10

Last year, heroin and cocaine caused more deaths than ever before. Surely it’s time to pay attention to the experts and evidence-led policies, rather than politicians seeking to gain electoral advantage?

80,000 WORDS IN 3 MINUTES! CAN THEY DO IT?14.30–15.30 | Room 2.6

Our students are competing to present 80,000 word PhDs in 3 minutes. No slides, no props! Come and cheer them on – the winner will go on to represent Bath at the Three Minute Thesis finals!

MARVELLOUS MATHS Chris Budd

15.30–16.00 | Room 1.11

From feeding us to keeping us healthy, maths has shaped our civilisation in so many ways. Come and learn about maths beyond the classroom, and discover some beautiful equations along the way!

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11.30–12.00 Jez Broun

12.30–13.00 Maryelle Finisterre

13.00–13.30 Flute choir

13.30–14.00 Eddy Shore

14.00–14.30 Jez Broun

14.30–15.30 Shannon Teresa (below)

15.30–16.00 Cantus

FRUIT FLIES AND ALCOHOL Find out why fruit flies reach for natural alcohols when they get sick. Just what do they choose and how much do they drink?

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11.30–12.00Eddy Shore

12.30–13.00Jez Broun

13.00–13.30Shannon Teresa

13.30–14.00Maryelle Finisterre

14.00–14.30Alley Barbers

14.30–15.00Cantus

15.00–16.00Jamma de Samba (below)

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TALKSGrab a cuppa and pull up a chair to hear one of our expert speakers.

SCIENCE CAFÉ14.00–15.00

GM CROPS Professor Rod Scott

How can crop technology contribute to global food security?

THE RISE OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE Professor Ed Feil

Antibiotic resistance is rising dramatically. What do we know about it and what can we do?

DINOSAURS AND MASS EXTINCTION – COULD IT HAPPEN AGAIN? Dr Nick Longrich

Could the Chicxulub asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs happen again? Find out about mass extinction events, past and future.

CIRCUS SKILLSRoll up, roll up! Our circus skills society, Gravity Vomit, will be juggling and stilt walking. Join them on the Parade to learn some circus skills of your own.

POLE DANCINGBallet, gymnastics, aerial acrobatics and even contortion...! Poles are the complete body workout – come and have a go!

CANDYFLOSS AND MILKSHAKES!We’re committed to ethically-sourced food in our eateries. Find out about our award winning work and try some Fairtrade candy floss and milkshake!

ECO QUIZCome and find out how we create our own energy and what happens to our recycling. Why not have a go at our sustainability quiz to win a prize?

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PINT OF SCIENCE15.00–16.00

Time at the bar! Our summer Pint of Science Festival is here for a sneak preview. Quiz the speakers, hear about their latest research and have your chance to win a prize!

THE SCIENCE OF CHILLISTim Woodman

What’s a chilli rating? Which drink takes the heat away? And just how long can you go before reaching for a glass?

ROBOTS. MORE THAN MACHINES? Leon Watts

Robots are just machines to get things done faster. Or are they? What should we expect of them? And just how fine is the line between humanity and machine?

EXPLORE SPACE – IN 300 SECONDS!Carole Mundell

Buckle up, we’re blasting off through black holes and into space with Carole Mundell, our Professor of Extragalactic Astronomy.

No need to book for talks in the Lime Tree, just come along!

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11.30–12.00 Maryelle Finisterre

12.30–13.00 Eddy Shore (below)

13.00–14.00 ChaOS Big Band

14.00–15.00 Why Not?

15.00–15.30 Alley Barbers

15.30–16.00 Clarinet choir

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TOURSMOTION CAPTURE STUDIO 11.30, 12.30, 13.30 and 14.30 (20 mins)

Get behind the scenes at our CAMERA centre for motion capture research. Our all-star technology is making it onto the big screen, enhancing athlete performance and helping to rehabilitate injured service personnel.Max 15 people per tour.

PSYCHOLOGY, AUTISM AND ROBOTS 13.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00 and 15.30

Take a tour to our brand new psychology labs. See demos of human and robot interaction, find out what it’s like to live with autism and take part in psychological experiments.

CAMPUS 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00 (45 mins)

Our landscapers are blooming marvellous. The wildlife pond, Jubilee Garden, Quiet Garden and rockeries all won Best Environmental Project in ‘Bath in Bloom’. Come and admire the view.Max 40 people per tour.

SOLAR PANELS AND POWER STATIONS12.30, 13.30 and 14.30 (30 mins)

Come and see how the university generates its energy from renewables. Solar panels, mini power stations – and a fantastic view! Max 15 people per tour.

RACING CAR WORKSHOP 11.30, 12.30, 13.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00 and 15.30 (20 mins)

See where all the hard graft and great ideas started. Check out the kit that will help power Team Bath Racing Electric towards Silverstone this July. Max 15 people per tour.


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PERFECTLY PLACED We’re renowned for our work placements, as part of a student degree course. Find out how empowering a 12 month break can be!

MOVING OUT!Last summer, our students recycled, reused and donated items worth over £86,000. Find out why they wanted to leave no trace at the end of term.

SPARE SOME TIME? Our student volunteers make such a difference in Bath. Come and find out what they get up to while you try our mini hook-a-duck!

STUDENT SUPPORT AND CHAPLAINCYFind out how we support our students’ personal development as well as their academic success. Feel free to pop in for a cuppa at our Chaplaincy Centre.

FROM BOLLYWOOD TO CHINA!14.00–14.30

Flex your feet, wave your hands and transport yourself away as our international student societies perform 30 minutes of traditional and modern dance.

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MEET OUR THERAPY DOGSSay hello to Dave and Higby the whippets and Murphy the labradoodle. Find out how they can bring so much joy to people with Alzheimer’s.

WHERE SEAGULLS DAREIt’s hard to like them when they steal your chips. But can we grow to love them? See how our seagull puppets are changing attitudes.

AFTER I HAVE GONEHelp our researchers improve services for people, and their loved ones, facing end of life. Have your say on the role of health and social care services, make a bucket list, write a note for a loved one and consider how you want to be remembered after you’ve gone.

POP-UP CINEMAStep into our mini-cinema to watch how researchers in social science use film to communicate their research. Free popcorn!

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LOST IN TRANSLATION?14.00–14.30, 15.00–15.30 | Interpreting Rooms

Come and find out what it’s like to be an interpreter. Listen to a conference on life post Brexit. Have a go in our translation labs and discover what it’s really like to work in several foreign languages!Meet at the Tour meeting point on The Parade

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TALKSSEEING WITH YOUR EARS AND TONGUE! Michael Proulx

13.30–14.00 | Room 2.47

Discover how psychology and technology are helping the blind to ‘see’. Find out what it’s like to ‘see with sound’ and learn how our research is remapping our understanding of the brain.

HERBS, STRAIGHTJACKETS, WHIPPING AND KINDNESS Paul Salkovskis

15.00–15.30 | Room 2.47

What can we learn from the sad history of mental health treatment to ensure that modern day approaches succeed?

VISIT THE AUTISM BUBBLE! 13.00–16.00 | Psychology Labs

Discover more about autism, see what research is going on in the Centre for Applied Autism Research, and find out what is inside the autism bubble!

MIND EXPLORERS13.00–16.00 | Psychology Labs

Is it a rabbit or a duck? Do you see the blue dress or the gold? Experience visual illusions, meet a robot and find out why we choose an apple or crisps!

BE EXPERIMENTED UPON – PSYCHOLOGICALLY!13.00–16.00 | Psychology Labs

Take part in any number of a wide range of psychology experiments. Visit our brand new psychology laboratories and volunteer for some fun research.


GIANT T-REX AND ROBOT WARS13.00, 14.00 and 15.00 near the Discover Marquees

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