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Whether by accident or design, there are now a number of excellent science talks taking place in Nottingham pubs. They are all aimed at the layman rather than the expert and they are a great way to learn new things.

Skeptics in the Pub

The daddy of these nights in Nottingham even though the talks aren’t necessarily always scientific. A speaker talks for 30-40 minutes and then there is a Q and A session after a drinks break.

Where: The Canalhouse

When: The first Tuesday of the months

Website: http://nottingham.skepticsinthepub.org/

Good for: Changing the way the think about things

PubhD

Can you explain your PhD in the pub? Three researchers talk for 10 minutes and then face a 20 minute Q and A.

Where: The VAT & Fiddle

When: The third Wednesday of the month

Website: https://pubhd.wordpress.com/

Good for: Hearing about white hot research

SciBar

Run by the Nottinghamshire branch of the British Science Association and CAMRA. SciBar has a 30 minute talk followed by questions.

Where: The VAT & Fiddle

When: The last Wednesday of the month

Website: http://www.meetup.com/Nottingham-SciBar/

Good for: In-depth science talks

Café Scientifique

Café Sci features both local and out-of-town speakers talking about a wide range of subjects. Presentations are around 20 minutes long with Q and As afterwards.

Where: The VAT & Fiddle

When: Monday Nights

Website: http://www.meetup.com/nottingham-culture-cafe-sci/

Good for: An eclectic mix of talks

Science in the Park

Part of British Science Week, Notts BSA hosts their annual extravaganza. There are a wide range of activities and demonstrations both inside and outside

When: Yearly – 21/03/2015

Where: Wollaton Hall

Website: http://nottsbsa.org/science-in-the-park-2015/

Good for: Lots of free science fun for all the family

Gav Squires