Sat. 19th March 2011
John Dalton Building
Manchester Metropolitan University
Oxford Road M1 5GD
11am-5pm
National Science and Engineering Week
Hands On Science
Ever wondered what muscles sound like?
Can you tell the difference between a human and a computer?
Want to play with magic sand?
Interested in forensics and crime scenes?
Well, this fun-packed day of real science is for you and all your family! The day, organised by Manchester Metropolitan University for National Science and Engineering Week, has been designed to be as interactive and hands-on as possible. Enjoy extraordinary experiments, use the latest lab technology and get up-close and personal with real scientists and technicians. There's robots, racing cars rainbows...from nano-science to ultrasound - you can explore the wonders of modern science.
Activity stations will be running throughout the day, so drop in anytime between the hours of 11 and 5 and stay for as long as you like...
Light refreshments available for purchase, or bring a picnic lunch!
Workshop Sessions (Booking required)
As well as all of the fabulous fun stuff there are also practical workshop sessions on "Build a Morse code communication device" and "Make your own DNA necklace" running throughout the day.
Reserve your tickets now
Hands On Science: Book Free ticket
SOLD OUT Science and Modernism: Walking Tour: Book Free ticket (limited number available)
SOLD OUT Workshop: Morse Code Building (In association with Manchester Girl Geeks): Book £3 ticket
Workshop: Explore the World of Colour!: Book £3 ticket
Workshop: The Good, The Bad and the Algae: Book free ticket (limited number available)
Workshop: Build a DNA necklace: Book £3 ticket
We really hope to welcome you and your family to Manchester Metropolitan University on Saturday the 19th March.
For more information, please contact
Dr. Naomi Jacobs (N.Jacobs@mmu.ac.uk)
Phone: 0161 247 3611
Part of the National Science and Engineering Week, supported by HE STEM and sponsored by MMU and the EPSRC-supported Bridging the Gaps: NanoInfoBio project.
Look out for more exciting science-related events and activities at the 2011 Manchester Science Festival running from 22 – 30 October.
