Get Involved with British Science Week at St Mary’s

The Applied Physics Department at St Mary’s University, Twickenham will host a series of events to celebrate British Science Week, in March. On Monday 16^th March, Year 11, Sixth Form and BTEC students are invited to take part in some hands-on workshops to investigate Is time an illusion? The students will take part in two workshops, the first of which will explore whether or not time is static. The second workshop will take the knowledge learnt in the first session to understand how the TARDIS from Dr Who works. A free public lecture will be held on Tuesday 17^th March, titled Is the Universe a bit closer? The lecture will explore the latest discoveries and theories about light, time, and space in a clear and engaging way. Lastly, on Wednesday 18^th March, Year 11, Sixth Form and BTEC students are invited to take part in a team challenge activity to find out what they can do with light. The activities will allow students to learn more about fundamental physics in an enjoyable and engaging way. To celebrate the total solar eclipse, taking place on Friday 20^th March, the Applied Physics Department will be hosting a day of special events. Further information about these events can be found here. British Science Week is a ten-day programme of science, technology, engineering, and maths events and activities across the UK aimed at people of all ages taking place from 13th to 22nd March. For more information about British Science Week events at the University please contact Dr Elisabetta Canetta, Phone: 020 8240 4095, Email: elisabetta.canetta@stmarys.ac.uk. Monday 16^th March Is time an illusion? Two sessions: 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30 to 4.30pm. Tuesday 17^th March Is the Universe a bit closer? Three sessions: 10.30 to 11.30 am, 1.30 to 2.30pm, and 6 to 7pm. Wednesday 18^th March What can you do with light? Two sessions: 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30 to 4.30pm.