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 explored host defences, microbiomes, early life, communication, and stress.
13th May - Out of Equilibrium: From space to biology
The universe, from the vastness of space to the intricacies of biology, thrives in a state of “out-of-equilibrium”. Cosmic phenomena, such as stars and galaxies, constantly evolve due to gravitational forces and energy exchanges. On Earth, thermal currents drive weather, sunlight fuels photosynthesis, and life resists stillness—cells metabolize, organisms adapt, ecosystems evolve—all powered by unyielding energy flows.
Come and learn about why “out-of-equilibrium” is the normal and how equilibrium means “dead-ended stagnation”.
Doors open at 5:30 pm, talks begin at 6 pm.
Check back soon for details of our next event!
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 our virtual events are available to watch back at a time to suit you.
New Scientists: New Research, Tuesday 30 March 2021
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.
