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Transit of Venus 2012
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The universe is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the launch of Glasgow Science Festival, by having Venus transit the sun. You can join the festivities at this all-night extravaganza of science, music and the visual arts, with live link-ups to transit observers around the world and a dawn observation of Venus over Glasgow. Part of Glasgow Science Festival & the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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5 Jun
(Over-18s only) 9pm
Booking for this event is via the Glasgow Science Festival website; please do not call the venue. 		Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Glasgow
1952–2012: An Astronomical Jubilee
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Exhibition showcasing the remarkable developments in astronomy since 1952, back when the moon landing was just a glint in Neil Armstrong's eye. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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1 Jun–30 Jun Times vary
No booking required; please do not call the venue. 		Various venues, Glasgow
Watching on the Heights: The Life and Work of Joseph Lister
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As part of the celebrations to mark the centenary of pioneering surgeon Joseph Lister's death, the museum holds an exhibition of artefacts, documents, instruments and specimens relating to his work.
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1 Aug–30 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat & Sun noon–4pm
1 Apr–31 Jul Mon–Sun noon–4pm
1 Sep–28 Sep Sat–Fri noon–4pm 		Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
Knitting Microbes: Woolly Artwork
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Knitters across Scotland are invited to knit their own microbe to bring to the display at the Yarn Cake. Will you purl a prokaryote or crochet some Crenarchaeota? Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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5 Jun–17 Jun Times vary
No booking required; please do not call the venue. 		The Yarn Cake, Glasgow
Big Science Pub Quiz
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Show off your years of post-doctoral research in quantum mechanics (or just make some inspired guesses) at this lighthearted science-themed quiz. A tad flashier than your average pub quiz, this one has live demos where you have to work out what happens next. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun
(Over-18s only) 8pm
Booking for this event is via the Glasgow Science Festival website; please do not call the venue. 		The Universal, Glasgow
The Cullen Letters
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A whirlwind tour through 18th-century medicine via the 6000 letters sent between Dr William Cullen and his patients. Part of the West End Festival.
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9 Jun–13 Jun Wed 6.30pm; Sat 2pm 12 University Gardens, Glasgow
The Life of Corpses: Exploring the Ethical Issues of Exhibiting Human Remains
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Arts and science professionals discuss the balance of ethical responsibilities and artistic possibilities when it comes to what's left of us after death. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. Booking is essential.
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9 Jun
(Over-18s only) 11am
Booking for this event is via the Glasgow Science Festival website; please do not call the venue. 		Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Lord Kelvin's Legacy
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Hear about the life and lasting impact of the work of Lord Kelvin, mathematical physicist, transatlantic telegraphy pioneer and 19th-century Professor of Natural Philosophy in Glasgow. Part of Glasgow Science Festival & the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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12 Jun 2pm University of Glasgow, Glasgow
Move It
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Get your dance on at the Science Centre this weekend with some interactive activities testing your balance, agility and dance skills. Scottish Ballet will be dropping by, as will salsa dancers and stilt walkers to give advice and challenges to help you stay more active and balanced in everyday life.
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1 Jun–5 Jun Mon, Tue & Fri–Sun 10am–5pm Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow
We are extInked
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Three years, a hundred people each volunteered to be tattooed with an image of one of 100 threatened British species, and then act as an ambassador for the species. Learn about this fascinating crossover of environmentalism and body art, envy the ones who got the White-Tailed Eagle and the Killer Whale, and give applause and sympathy to whoever volunteered for the Great Crested Newt.
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15 May–29 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Are We Stifling Creativity in Science?
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Phillip Burnside discusses whether current conditions in the scientific world are lessening the chances of true progress, and whether great maverick geniuses of the past like Einstein and da Vinci would have made their discoveries in today's academic environment.
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20 Oct 3pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Glasgow Science Festival
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Two weeks of activities exploring the outer reaches of science, including robotics, space, biology, physics and more. The festival is extremely family-friendly, with activities including amazing science shows, arts/crafts stations, workshops, film screenings, exhibits and meet the researcher sessions for all ages.
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5 Jun–17 Jun Times vary Various venues, Glasgow
The Legacy of Mercury Mining at Red Devil, Alaska
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A talk by Keith Torrance, PhD candidate at the University of Strathclyde's Centre for Sustainability. Organised by the Galilean Society and followed by a Q&A.
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16 Jun 3pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Life in Space
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Learn what it's like to be an astronaut and how to keep from getting bored while spending months floating around in space. Followed by a rocket building session. To book visit the website and fill in the application form. Ages 6–14.
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2 Jun Sat 10am, 1pm & 3pm Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Physical Matters
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An interesting look at how everyday items are constructed, such as CDs and metal objects. Then there's a plastic picture workshop. To book visit the website and fill in the application form. Ages 6–14 on May 12 and ages 10–14 on Jun 16.
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16 Jun Sat 10am, 1pm & 3pm Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Advances in Medical Imaging
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A talk by Mark Donohoe, hosted by the Galilean Society, which aims to promote science through monthly free public talks.
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15 Sep 3pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
The Anatomical Museum Open Day
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A chance to explore the collections and meet notorious body snatcher Burke (or at least his skeleton).
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30 Jun 10am Anatomical Museum, Edinburgh
Archaeology Uncovered
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Unearth your inner Indiana Jones with some hands-on archaeological activities that you'll really dig. Ages 7+.
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30 Jun 11am Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow
Astronomy for Beginners
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Take part in astrological activities, explore the universe with some cloud-spotting and make your own sun-spotter. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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9 Jun–17 Jun Sat noon–1pm, 1–2pm & 2–3pm; Sun 3–4pm & 4–5pm
No booking required; please do not call the venue. 		Coats Observatory, Paisley
The Ben Nevis Observatory and the Wilson Cloud Chamber
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Recalling two linked stories from Scottish scientific history, focusing on the Ben Nevis meteorological observatory. Part of Glasgow Science Festival & West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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12 Jun 11am University of Glasgow, Glasgow
The Body in Motion: Damage, Disease and Destruction
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Tying in with the Olympics, the Museum is running some special tours exploring how the body copes under extreme pressure and illness, via parts of the historic pathology collection that are not normally on display. Ages 16+. Booking is essential.
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31 Jul–2 Aug Tue–Thu 1pm & 3pm Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
British Science Festival
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The touring science fest alights in Aberdeen for a week of exhibitions, workshops, talks, activities, film screenings and more, all on a science theme and with something for adults, families and schools alike.
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4 Sep–9 Sep Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Bugs in your Poo: Hands-On Hospital Science
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Meet the staff at the new NHS Microbiology lab at Southern General Hospital, and learn about the fight against superbugs and how doctors use and process samples to guide their treatments. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. Booking is essential.
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12 Jun Tue 3–4pm & 4–5pm
Booking for this event is via the Glasgow Science Festival website; please do not call the venue. 		Microbiology lab at Southern General Hospital, Glasgow
Café Scientifique: Professor Einstein, you can relax. E still equals mc2. Probably…
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Professor Frank Close explains neutrinos: what they are, why we need them and what they might have been up to in the early days of the universe. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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11 Jun
(Over-18s only) 7pm
No booking required; please do not call the venue. 		Tron Theatre, Glasgow
The Clipperton Project: Artists and Scientists Working Together
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Glasgow Sculpture Studios presents free lunchtime talks introducing the work of The Clipperton Project, a dynamic collaboration between art and science. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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7 Jun
(Over-16s only) 1pm
Katherine Dunlop, a marine biologist at the University of Glasgow, talks with visual artist Carlos Ranc. 		Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Glasgow
14 Jun
(Over-16s only) 1pm
Visual artist Julie Morel talks about the collaboration between artists and scientists with a social… 		Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Glasgow

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