About this day
Chemists have all the fun…
Join us in autumn 2017 for an incredible day of chemistry! Five sessions from leading chemists in academia and industry will inspire the scientists of the future. A special session on examination success will ensure students are equipped with the tools to excel.
Programme & speakers
The periodic table of the oceans Kate Hendry, British Antarctic Survey
For life to thrive in the oceans it needs elements from across the periodic table, from phosphorous to silicon, iron to zinc. Join Kate as she uncovers the essential building blocks of everything in the sea.
About Kate Hendry
Kate Hendry is a chemical oceanographer who explores the deep sea, from the Arctic to the Antarctic.
Gods, devils and alcohol Peter Wothers, University of Cambridge
What connects a urinating camel to a spiral fossil? In which brands of shampoo can you find “Fooles Bolloxe” and “beaver testicles?” Peter guarantees you will never look at a bottle of shampoo in the same way again!
About Peter Wothers
Dr Peter Wothers is a lecturer in chemistry at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of St Catharine’s College.
Nanoinvasion! Jamie Gallagher, University of Glasgow
Materials Scientist Jamie Gallagher will be your guide as we shrink down and get hands on with the tiny tech that is changing everything. Discover a world where robots build themselves, metal becomes transparent and pencils become stronger than steel.
About Jamie Gallagher
Jamie is an award winning science communicator. With a PhD in chemistry and electrical engineering, Jamie’s interests lie in interdisciplinary materials science. He has appeared on TV, radio, and stages around the world and was recognised as one of the 100 leading practicing scientists in the UK by the Science Council.
Nature's robots Mark Lorch, University of Hull
Proteins are the micro-machines that control living organisms. Mark will take a look at the amazing and still mysterious processes that proteins use to self assemble and what happens when proteins go rogue.
About Mark Lorch
Mark Lorch is Professor of Science Communication at the University of Hull, but he’s a biochemist at heart.
The magic of oxygen Mike Batham and Rob Janes, Open University
Expect a few flashes and bangs as some explosive mixtures are conjured up by Mike and Rob. We will look at the work of scientists such as Boyle, Newton and Priestley, and recreate some of their experiments in unusual ways.
About Mike Batham and Rob Janes
Mike is the lab manager for Open Science on campus and Rob is a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry and Staff Tutor at the Open University.