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LIFELAB IS COMING! Make new discoveries at a jam-packed two-day science event
ou’re living in a global centre for new discoveries. Right now, people are finding ways to personalise medicine for
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patients, they’re measuring how obesity could affect your children and discovering new ways to help our bodies fight disease. On Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September, you have the chance to make your own breakthroughs when LifeLab transforms venues around Cambridge into discovery zones for all ages. Part of European Researchers’ Night – Europe’s largest public science event – LifeLab offers a fun, diverse programme of pop-up, interactive activities in public spaces in Cambridge, Peterborough and Ely. Brought to you by five organisations: the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the European Bioinformatics Institute, the Babraham Institute, the University of Cambridge and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, LifeLab invites you to discover the ground-breaking research happening on your doorstep. For two days, the people making these discoveries are popping up across the local area to share what they’ve found with you. And the best part is, most of it is free! LifeLab’s Cambridge programme includes science-themed stand-up, a pop- up lab in The Grafton Centre and a chance to meet the researchers behind the science. Across the three LifeLab locations, there are activities to appeal to all tastes and ages. Whether you like to get hands- on, browse an exhibit, or enjoy a chat, there’s something for you, your friends, and family. Above all, there are plenty of chances to share your opinions and ideas as you chat to the people making exciting discoveries happen. For a taste of what to expect, watch last year’s video at youtu.be/1dhxyIAV4QA To find out more, follow @camlifelab on social media or visit camlifelab.co.uk
FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER KIDOLOGY
CAFÉ SCI CAMBRIDGE – LIFELAB SPECIAL
Just what are these kids talking about? Join scientists as they try to guess the science topics being described by a group of children. Do they know what it is? Does anyone? Relive an 80s game show classic with a special science spin. 7pm–8pm | Cambridge Science
Join LifeLab for a special edition of its lively monthly discussion series with local researchers who will try to convince you that their favourite gene is the best! 7pm–8.15pm | Espresso Library No booking | Arrive on time Free | Ages 16+ THE VARIABLES PRESENT LIFELAB SPECIAL Join a line-up of budding comedians from the world of science and technology as they take a humorous look at their life in the lab. 7.30pm–10.30pm | Cambridge Junction | Booking required | £6 (£4 concessions) | Ages 18+ SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER ADVENTURE CENTRE Visit the LifeLab discovery playground and discover how gaming helps us explore the brain and test your detective skills to find changes in DNA. 10am–6pm | The Grafton Centre Drop-in | Free | All ages QUIDS IN TO CODE! Discover how biology and computer science work together to benefit human health. 10.30am–5pm | Cambridge Science Centre | £1/€1 on the door | All ages
Centre | No booking Arrive on time | Free Ages 14+
LIFELAB LATE AT THE SCIENCE CENTRE
LifeLab is taking over the Cambridge Science Centre for one night only! Join scientists from across Europe to chat about their research and explore the Science Centre’s range of science activities. Make sure you don’t miss the Kidology game show, on between 7pm and 8pm.
7pm–9.30pm | Cambridge Science Centre | Drop-in Free | Ages 14+
PUNTSEQ – EXPLORING THE MICROBES IN THE RIVER CAM Find out what’s lurking beneath the water that flows through the city of Cambridge with the scientists behind the project. 7pm–8pm | The Portland Arms No booking | Arrive on time Free | Ages 18+
THERE ARE ALSO EVENTS IN PETERBOROUGH AND ELY. READ MORE AND BOOK ONLINE AT CAMLIFELAB.CO.UK
LifeLab is brought to you using funding from the European Commission. Join LifeLab’s celebration of the globally leading research that is happening in the Cambridgeshire region. Over two days, you could learn something new, find a future career and perhaps see another side of science. LifeLab looks forward to seeing you there!
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