Biology
Saturday, March 16th 2019 -
Biodiversity @ Southampton
all ages
B40
Discover the biodiversity research and activities carried out by University of Southampton staff and students. From the array of animals and plants with which we share our city, to biodiversity in oil palm plantations in Southeast Asia: learn about the impact we have on biodiversity and the role biodiversity plays in supporting ecosystems. Find out how you can get involved in this summer's Southampton BioBlitz events.
Biodiversity @ Southampton
Saturday, March 16th 2019 - @ 15:00
Biodiversity Loss Gameshow
Age: 11+
15:00
1 hour
B67 Room 1027
Biodiversity is critical to human well-being yet we are rapidly driving it to destruction as we continue to monopolise and change the planet for our own ends. In this highly interactive talk the audience can play some games, including 'Biodiversity Blockbusters', to learn about biodiversity loss, the threats many species now face, and how they can do their bit to protect nature.
Biodiversity Loss Gameshow
Saturday, March 16th 2019 - @ 11:00, 13:00, 15:00
Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat: How body clocks keep you healthy and sane - a talk
Age: 14+
11:00, 13:00, 15:00
30 minutes
B40, John Roberts Room
Why is time measured in seconds, minutes and hours? Why do we need to sleep to stay fit and alert? Why is winter time depressing to some people? Why can shift work be bad for your health and waist line? If you are interested in some answers to these questions, come along to a talk by Dr Herman Wijnen, a chronobiologist and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Southampton. Oh, and if you like, you can also find out whether you are better suited to an early bird or night owl life style.
Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat: How body clocks keep you healthy and sane - a talk
Saturday, March 16th 2019 -
Its not all about DNA!
all ages
B40
Did you know that plants can look very different depending on where they are grown? Find out how this is important for addressing the challenges of climate change and feeding the world's growing population. Come and see our plants and take some seed home to 'grow your own' - we'll be excited to see how you get on and you can send us photos and measurements of your plants later on.
Its not all about DNA!
Saturday, March 16th 2019 -
National Poo Museum
all ages
B40
Come and see some of our poo examples - we've made them as beautiful and handleable as we can by encapsulating them in clear resin spheres. Learn some surprising poo facts and compete in our poo challenges. Plus information about the museum we are creating in a disused Victorian fort overlooking Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight. https://www.poomuseum.org/
National Poo Museum
Saturday, March 16th 2019 -
Royal Society of Biology - Wessex Branch
all ages
B40
Come visit the Royal Society of Biology Wessex Branch stand for some hands on Biology fun; for example, did you know that you could test pH using plain water and a red cabbage? You will find this and other fun activities at our stand! We will also be showing you some past and future events that RSB Wessex have organised. Our stand will be entertaining and educational for all ages so come along and visit us!
Royal Society of Biology - Wessex Branch
Saturday, March 16th 2019 -
The Evidence for Evolution
all ages
B40
An interactive look at Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection with fossils and DNA!
