Public Lecture: A Passion for Penguins
Venue: St Peter's School, Shepherd Hall, Clifton, York YO30 6AB
Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Guest Speaker: Peter Barham
As part of the York Festival of Science and Technology 2010 Peter Barham has very kindly accepted St Peter's invitation to give a public lecture entitled:
‘A Passion for Penguins’. The illustrated talk introduces the 17 (or 18) species of penguins and explains how our actions are leading them into decline. He will also talk about what we can do to prevent the eventual extinction of these charismatic birds.
Professor Peter Barham is a Professional Teaching Fellow in Physics and Senior Tutor at the University of Bristol. Peter’s main research work concerns polymers and in particular how these very long molecules rearrange themselves when a molten polymer is solidified. He is also interested in the production and processing of environmentally friendly plastics. Outside of Polymer Physics he is passionate about food, penguins and the public understanding of science.
As a polymer scientist he has been able to help in the design and testing of novel, silicon based flipper bands which can be used for monitoring penguin populations. He has addressed audiences in both the UK and further afield, has written articles for national newspapers and makes frequent television and radio appearances. He was awarded the 2003 Kelvin medal by the Institute of Physics for his contributions to the public awareness of science.
Further information on Peter and his involvement with penguins can be found at
W www.penguinpages.org/ and www.spotthepenguin.com
This event also provides an opportunity to meet the Curator of Harewood Bird Garden and to find out more information about 'Adopt a Bird'. May be you would like to adopt a Penguin?
Light refreshments will be provided.
Public car parking is available on the main campus which you can access via Bootham. The venue, Shepherd Hall is situated in a traffic free zone (Disabled Access Only). Kindly park your vehicle at St Peter's and take the footpath signposted Jelbert Way (150 yards) direct to the Hall.
Suitable for Adults and Young Children (7 yrs+)
Please Book. Free Admission
Box Office
Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm; Saturday 9am - 12 noon
Charlotte Cranfield
St Peter's School
York YO30 6AB
E c.cranfield@st-peters.york.sch.uk
T 01904 527300
For further information on the Festival highlights contact the York Science & Technology Festival Hotline T 01904 870059
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