What's On
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”.
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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…


