The 5 personality traits that impact on our lives
What is personality? How much of an impact does it have on our lives? Dr Jason Rentfrow will present results from the BBC Big Personality Test, which is based on the ‘Big Five’ personality traits, and reveals associations between personality and important life domains.
Further Information
Dr Jason Rentfrow is a Lecturer in Social and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge with research interests in psychological characteristics and person-environment interactions. Jason has been working in collaboration with the BBC as part of its ‘Lab UK’ series of online experiments.
http://www.sdp.cam.ac.uk/contacts/staff/profiles/jrentfrow.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/labuk/experiments/personality/
This event took place on the 11th November 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
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Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Monday, 18 October 2010
Science Oxford Live's Greatest Hits: Sex
Explore the Truth about Sex
In 2009 Dr Petra Boynton told us what she has learnt in a career as a Sex researcher, educator and agony aunt. Is it possible for science to study the intensely private world of human sexual behaviour? Is it even desirable? Together we will explore some of the controversies surrounding this sensitive area of science.
Further Information
http://www.drpetra.co.uk/blog/about-me/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/oct/05/sex-us-american-attitudes-survey
This event took place on the 7th October 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
In 2009 Dr Petra Boynton told us what she has learnt in a career as a Sex researcher, educator and agony aunt. Is it possible for science to study the intensely private world of human sexual behaviour? Is it even desirable? Together we will explore some of the controversies surrounding this sensitive area of science.
Further Information
http://www.drpetra.co.uk/blog/about-me/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/oct/05/sex-us-american-attitudes-survey
This event took place on the 7th October 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
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Thursday, 14 October 2010
Science Oxford Live's Greatest Hits: The Brain
Discover the secrets of the brain
Science Oxford Live welcomes back Professor Colin Blakemore. Don’t miss this chance to hear one of the world’s leading neuroscientists give an insight into what we know – and what we don’t know – about one of the biggest mysteries in modern science.
Further Information
http://www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/academic_staff/colin_blakemore/
This event took place on the 30th September 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Science Oxford Live welcomes back Professor Colin Blakemore. Don’t miss this chance to hear one of the world’s leading neuroscientists give an insight into what we know – and what we don’t know – about one of the biggest mysteries in modern science.
Further Information
http://www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/academic_staff/colin_blakemore/
This event took place on the 30th September 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Friday, 30 July 2010
The Me in Memory
Our memories are crucial to who we are, but the way that they are created and stored remains a total mystery to most of us. Dr Carinne Piekema will explore what we know about memory, how we think it works, and what happens to our personalities when it starts to go wrong.
This event took place on the 29th July 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
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This event took place on the 29th July 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Friday, 16 July 2010
Working at the Edge
Dr Domenico di Ceglie is one of the world’s leading specialists in dealing with young people whose gender identities have developed in unusual ways. He describes his work, and explains how we can help people who don’t fit easily into society’s usual “Female” and “Male” categories.
This event took place on the 15th July 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
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This event took place on the 15th July 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
An evening with environmentalist and writer Jonathon Porritt
Helping us to explore the latest environmental issues will be Jonathon Porritt, the noted environmentalist, who will provoke what we are sure will be a lively and stimulating discussion.
This event took place on the 8th June 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
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This event took place on the 8th June 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Monday, 14 June 2010
The Art of Noise
What is sound? How can we make sounds louder and quieter, and how do musical instruments work? Join science guru Bryson Gore as he explains how humans might be the best musical instrument of them all!
Bryson will explore the mysteries of music as he asks how sounds are made, how they travel, and why some things sound different to others. Prepare to be amazed!
For more information about Bryson visit www.omniscience.info
This event took place on the 3rd June 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
The Art of Noise was presented by Dr Bryson Gore from OmniScience. For more information about Bryson and OmniScience, please see www.omniscience.info
Bryson will explore the mysteries of music as he asks how sounds are made, how they travel, and why some things sound different to others. Prepare to be amazed!
For more information about Bryson visit www.omniscience.info
This event took place on the 3rd June 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
The Art of Noise was presented by Dr Bryson Gore from OmniScience. For more information about Bryson and OmniScience, please see www.omniscience.info
Thursday, 10 June 2010
The Fire Show
Science Oxford Live will answer all your burning questions about fire. Find out what burns and why, and be amazed as we produce a swirling pillar of flame right here in the building. Not to be missed!
This event took place on the 2nd June 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
The Fire Show was presented by Richard Ellam. For more information about Richard and his shows, please see www.lminteractive.co.uk
This event took place on the 2nd June 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
The Fire Show was presented by Richard Ellam. For more information about Richard and his shows, please see www.lminteractive.co.uk
Friday, 28 May 2010
Earth's Changing Climate
Using the Geological Past to Predict the Future
Science Oxford is delighted to welcome Prof Gideon Henderson from Oxford University. He will explain how we can use what we know about the Earth’s climate over the last million years to help us predict temperatures, rainfall, and sea-level in the future.
This event took place on the 24th May 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Science Oxford is delighted to welcome Prof Gideon Henderson from Oxford University. He will explain how we can use what we know about the Earth’s climate over the last million years to help us predict temperatures, rainfall, and sea-level in the future.
This event took place on the 24th May 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Fun, Frolics and Serious Science in the Indonesian Rainforest
Join us as we look into the darkest depths of the rainforest to explore the fascinating lives of two jungle apes – the orangutan and the gibbon. Ape researchers, Dr Susan Cheyne and Klara Wanelik, will be filling us in on these mysterious creatures, as well as discussing what it’s really like to work in the jungle.
Further Information
Dr Susan Cheyne and Klara Wanelik are involved with the Orangutan Tropical Peatland Research Project.
The Orangutan Tropical Peatland Research Project works to protect one of the most important areas of tropical rainforest in Borneo – the Sabangau Forest in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. We monitor the distribution, population status, behaviour and ecology of the forest’s flagship ape species – the orangutan and agile gibbon – carry out biodiversity and forestry research, provide scientific feedback to conservation managers, and work with our local partners to implement successful conservation programmes. Our research and volunteer program has been running since 2001 and is a focus for local conservation efforts, providing much-needed employment and financial benefits for the local community and replacing illegal logging as the main activity and source of income in the northern Sabangau Forest.
www.orangutantrop.com
This event took place on the 15th April 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Further Information
Dr Susan Cheyne and Klara Wanelik are involved with the Orangutan Tropical Peatland Research Project.
The Orangutan Tropical Peatland Research Project works to protect one of the most important areas of tropical rainforest in Borneo – the Sabangau Forest in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. We monitor the distribution, population status, behaviour and ecology of the forest’s flagship ape species – the orangutan and agile gibbon – carry out biodiversity and forestry research, provide scientific feedback to conservation managers, and work with our local partners to implement successful conservation programmes. Our research and volunteer program has been running since 2001 and is a focus for local conservation efforts, providing much-needed employment and financial benefits for the local community and replacing illegal logging as the main activity and source of income in the northern Sabangau Forest.
www.orangutantrop.com
This event took place on the 15th April 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Starstuff and Supergiants
Local author Keith Mansfield will be at Science Oxford Live to talk about “Johnny Mackintosh: Star Blaze”, the sequel to “Johnny Mackintosh and the Spirit of London”. He will explore how he brings together science and fiction, weaving the science of time travel, cloning, supernovas and alien life into his stories for anyone between the ages of 10 and 100!
This event took place on the 16th March 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
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Oxfordshire Science Festival
This event is part of the Oxfordshire Science Festival 2010. For more information visit the website.
This event took place on the 16th March 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Oxfordshire Science Festival
This event is part of the Oxfordshire Science Festival 2010. For more information visit the website.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Caudwell Xtreme Everest: Science on the Edge
In May 2007, a group of scientists went to the summit of Mount Everest to study the effects of high altitude on the human body, with the ultimate aim of increasing our understanding of critically ill patients. The expedition’s Medical Officer, Dr Denny Levett, will be joining us to discuss the project, their findings, and the challenges encountered at 29,000 feet.
This event took place on the 11th March 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Oxfordshire Science Festival
This event is part of the Oxfordshire Science Festival 2010. For more information visit the website.
This event took place on the 11th March 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Oxfordshire Science Festival
This event is part of the Oxfordshire Science Festival 2010. For more information visit the website.
Thursday, 18 March 2010
The Bloodhound Engineering Adventure
Bloodhound is one of the most exciting British Engineering projects in decades. Aiming to design and build a car capable of travelling at 1000mph, the science involved is truly breathtaking. Come along to discover how the car works and the main engineering challenges to be overcome.
This event took place on the 10th March 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Oxfordshire Science Festival
This event is part of the Oxfordshire Science Festival 2010. For more information visit the website.
This event took place on the 10th March 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Oxfordshire Science Festival
This event is part of the Oxfordshire Science Festival 2010. For more information visit the website.
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
The Human Barcode
An exploration of evolution and our genetic makeup
How much do we now know about the human genome? What can genes tell us about how we, and other species, evolved? How much of our DNA actually does something, and how much is just non-functional ‘junk’? Join Professor Chris Ponting as he discusses how evolution has shaped our genes, and what we know about our own genetic makeup.
Further Information
Professor Chris Ponting was trained in particle physics before being entranced by the analysis of DNA, genes and genomes. He was a major participant in the international project that sequenced the human genome, and then performed similar roles in projects that sequenced the genomes of the lab mouse, rat, dog, opossum, chicken, and platypus genomes. Once in a while, he has unearthed a nugget of information that tells us something new about human disease. This, in itself, will not immediately help those suffering from health problems. Instead, once this information is published, it provides someone else with a missing piece in their own research puzzle which – when complete – leads to improved diagnoses, drugs or therapy. His most recent research focuses on several human diseases, including learning disability, asthma, obesity, Alzheimer’s and muscular dystrophy.
This event took place on the 11th February 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
How much do we now know about the human genome? What can genes tell us about how we, and other species, evolved? How much of our DNA actually does something, and how much is just non-functional ‘junk’? Join Professor Chris Ponting as he discusses how evolution has shaped our genes, and what we know about our own genetic makeup.
Further Information
Professor Chris Ponting was trained in particle physics before being entranced by the analysis of DNA, genes and genomes. He was a major participant in the international project that sequenced the human genome, and then performed similar roles in projects that sequenced the genomes of the lab mouse, rat, dog, opossum, chicken, and platypus genomes. Once in a while, he has unearthed a nugget of information that tells us something new about human disease. This, in itself, will not immediately help those suffering from health problems. Instead, once this information is published, it provides someone else with a missing piece in their own research puzzle which – when complete – leads to improved diagnoses, drugs or therapy. His most recent research focuses on several human diseases, including learning disability, asthma, obesity, Alzheimer’s and muscular dystrophy.
This event took place on the 11th February 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Autopsy: The Ultimate Surgical Operation
Ever wondered about the last surgery people may have?
Autopsies remain the best way of finding out why someone died, but it’s not always the way it’s shown on TV. In this interactive event, you’ll have a chance to watch a virtual autopsy and talk to the people who perform the procedure. Come and find out how autopsies help doctors understand more about disease and provide information that benefits future generations.
Supported by The Royal College of Pathologists
This event took place on the 21st January 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Autopsies remain the best way of finding out why someone died, but it’s not always the way it’s shown on TV. In this interactive event, you’ll have a chance to watch a virtual autopsy and talk to the people who perform the procedure. Come and find out how autopsies help doctors understand more about disease and provide information that benefits future generations.
Supported by The Royal College of Pathologists
This event took place on the 21st January 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Monday, 25 January 2010
Rhythms of Life
All you need to know about your biological clock
Professor Russell Foster explains how our internal body clock controls all aspects of our physiology and behaviour – from our sleep patterns, to our blood pressure, and even our physical strength. But what happens if we ignore our natural rhythms, and what are the effects of our increasingly 24/7 society? Come along to find out all you need to know about your biological clock.
This event took place on the 14th January 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Professor Russell Foster explains how our internal body clock controls all aspects of our physiology and behaviour – from our sleep patterns, to our blood pressure, and even our physical strength. But what happens if we ignore our natural rhythms, and what are the effects of our increasingly 24/7 society? Come along to find out all you need to know about your biological clock.
This event took place on the 14th January 2010 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Friday, 22 January 2010
Witness to Extinction
How we failed to save the Yangtze River Dolphin
The tragic recognition of the extinction of Yangtze River Dolphin in 2007 made headline news around the world. Join Dr Samuel Turvey as he tells the story of the plight of these unique and beautiful creatures from his perspective as a conservation biologist deeply involved in the struggle to save them.
This event took place on the 10th December 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
The tragic recognition of the extinction of Yangtze River Dolphin in 2007 made headline news around the world. Join Dr Samuel Turvey as he tells the story of the plight of these unique and beautiful creatures from his perspective as a conservation biologist deeply involved in the struggle to save them.
This event took place on the 10th December 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
What on Earth Evolved?
The complete story of life on Earth as seen through the lens of 100 species that changed the world
From slime moulds, to chickens, to bananas – which are the most successful species to have evolved in the wild, and what has thrived as a result of man’s interference? Join author Christopher Lloyd, as he tells the story of life on Earth as seen through the lens of 100 species that changed the world.
Christopher Lloyd is author of the ‘What on Earth?’ series. ‘What on Earth Evolved? 100 Species that Changed the World’ is the second in a series of three ‘What on Earth?’ books. The first was called ‘What on Earth Happened? The Complete Story of the Planet, Life and People from the Big Bang to the Present Day’.
This event took place on the 3rd December 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
From slime moulds, to chickens, to bananas – which are the most successful species to have evolved in the wild, and what has thrived as a result of man’s interference? Join author Christopher Lloyd, as he tells the story of life on Earth as seen through the lens of 100 species that changed the world.
Christopher Lloyd is author of the ‘What on Earth?’ series. ‘What on Earth Evolved? 100 Species that Changed the World’ is the second in a series of three ‘What on Earth?’ books. The first was called ‘What on Earth Happened? The Complete Story of the Planet, Life and People from the Big Bang to the Present Day’.
This event took place on the 3rd December 2009 at Science Oxford Live.
More details on events can be found at www.scienceoxfordlive.com
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