Dissemination

May 2019

Pint of Science is an annual worldwide festival that aims to communicate science to the public in an interesting and relaxed way by bringing scientists to the pub. This year’s event in Cork, Ireland took place from 20-22 May 2019 and Franzi was busy organizing behind the scenes and acting as MC on the night (Photograph: Franzi 2nd from the left with some of the Pint of Science team).

March 2019

Liliane has been taking part in the ‘Ciência p’ra que te quero’ since she was a Master’s student at  the University of Minho, Portugal. The project aims to explain science related topics to children from 6-10 years of age, using hands-on activities. Liliane, who is studying at the University of Leicester, took the opportunity to participate in a recent event at the public library in Braga whilst on a visit to her home country of Portugal. To learn more about ‘Ciência p’ra que te quero’. Para saber mais sobre ‘Ciência p’ra que te quero’.

January 2019

In January Nikola visited his old high school “Baba Tonka” in Ruse, Bulgaria. There he to spoke to 11th grade pupils about the possibility of a career in science and more specifically Biotechnology. He also shared the ideas behind his PhD project to illustrate the connection between science and industry. The students were particularly interested to hear Nikola speak about the benefits and the challenges of studying outside their home country.  Read more…..