What's On

Thursday, 4 March 2010 7:30pm

The Case for Chiropractic

Joining us on the Science Oxford Live sofa will be local chiropractor Finn O’Brien. Together we will examine the effects of bad posture in modern life, explore how chiropractors treat such problems, and ask whether there is any scientific basis for the benefits that people get from such “alternative therapies”.

Monday, 8 March 2010 7:30pm

Electronic Patient Records

We are told that if the NHS keeps our medical records electronically, it will make healthcare quicker and more efficient. But do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 6:30pm

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…

Thursday, 11 March 2010 7:30pm

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…

Friday, 12 March 2010 7:30pm

Focus on Low Carbon Living

Students across the UK have been exploring how energy functions in their daily lives, and what steps can be taken to reduce energy use or be more energy-efficient…

Saturday, 13 March 2010 10:00am

Focus on Low Carbon Living

Students across the UK have been exploring how energy functions in their daily lives, and what steps can be taken to reduce energy use or be more energy-efficient…

Saturday, 13 March 2010 1:00pm

Fabulous Finds

A chance for you to bring along your fossil, rock & mineral finds for our expert geologists to identify, or simply come to see our collections and what other people have brought in.

Tuesday, 16 March 2010 6:30pm

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…

Thursday, 18 March 2010 7:30pm

The Black Heroes of Science Awards

Science Oxford Live and Black Oxford roll out the red carpet as we present some of the world’s greatest black scientists and inventors with awards for their contributions to science and society…