Science on the Hill
What is Science on the Hill?
Science on the Hill is a free programme of events jointly organised by the School of Life Sciences and Warwick Medical School - two departments based out of our Gibbet Hill campus. At each event academics, PhD students and researchers are invited to give short, fun, and informative talks around a theme. We support the evening with light refreshments and plenty of activities and demonstrations in our amazing IBRB building.
Recent events have covered antibiotic resistance, metals in biology, neurodegeneration, biological clocks, life off earth, ageing, cancer, viruses and of course COVID19.
There are examples of some the events streamed online via the University of Warwick YouTube channelLink opens in a new window.
October 22nd - Mysterious Microbiomes
From people to plants, we all rely on communities of microorganisms… but how much do we really know about them?
Microbiomes (the community of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses that are found in a particular place) are integral to us and to most living organisms. They play critical roles in human health by controlling important body functions. We know a lot more about these complex microbial communities now, yet, how thousands of microbes communicate with each other and with their ‘hosts’ to orchestrate key functions remains a mystery.
In this event we will have talks from Warwick researchers doing cutting-edge microbiome research and a range of interactive activities. We will discuss microbiomes across a range of organisms- in mosquitos, plants and in different human body sites.
Doors open at 5:30 pm and light refreshments will be provided.
Please note the recommended age for this event is 14+, but all are welcome.
These talks will cover topics including fertility and pregnancy loss.
Book your tickets here!
How can I sign up to hear about more events in the future?
If you would like to receive emails about upcoming events being held by the university relating to our research please join our mailing list and take a look at the Resonate festival page.
Can I watch back old events?
Some of ourvirtual events are available to watch back at a time to suit you.
New Scientists: New Research, Tuesday 30 March
Join us as we introduce you to some of our young scientists embarking on their careers in different areas of science and medicine. Find out what inspired them to go into science and the exciting work they are doing to help solve some of the current key scientific and medical challenges facing the world today.
Hosted by Professor Kevin Moffat with Warwick Medical School's Dr Erin Greaves and the School of Life Sciences' Dr Ellie Jameson and PhD student Emily Hill.
Covid-19 Diagnostics and Testing, Tuesday 10 Nov 2020
Join us for our first virtual science on the hill evening to discuss some of the science behind Covid-19 and the work that has been going on here at Warwick since the pandemic began. Professor Lawrence Young will be introducing to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, how it's transmitted and how infection results in disease. Then Dr Chrystala Constantinidou will discuss how she can track the movement of the virus throughout a hospital by studying tiny changes in the genetic code. Dr Nicole Robb will also discuss her latest work on detecting the virus and the development of a 5 minute test for Covid-19. As usual there will be plenty of time for questions at the end.
You can also read about past events we ran in the series, although these events were not recorded.
