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Fill in our short online questionnaire

An S Factor survey asking –

– Which science issues matters most?
– How do you find out about science?
– Would you like to find out more?

Whether you’ve little or no science knowledge or whether you’ve learnt a lot, fill in our short (and non-technical) questionnaire so we can get a snapshot of what adults think about science communication and how they like to find out about science.
https://www.survey.bris.ac.uk/ukrc/sfactor3/

Have you a question for the science policy debate?

On Saturday 27 February, Otley is the venue for a high profile science debate on Science, Policy and Power

We have a great panel:
Professor Anne Glover, Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland
Nick Dusic, Director, Campaign for Science & Engineering
Nicola Spence, Chief Executive, Science City York
Phil Willis MP, Chair of the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee

The event is free, but book a place now via Otley Courthouse, 01943 467466.  The last S Factor event was sell out!

Leave your questions here, but also email r.wilson at ukrc4setwomen.org as we want questionners to come a long and ask the question themselves.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Exiciting S Factor events coming up

Join us at these fun and free events:

Saturday 27 February 2010
Science, Policy and Power
– a public debate
Otley Courthouse, Otley
Speakers: Professor Anne Glover, Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland
Nick Dusic, Director, Campaign for Science & Engineering
Nicola Spence, Chief Executive, Science City York
Phil Willis MP, Chair of the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee

Tuesday 2 March 2010
What a Load of Rubbish
– a family science show about recycling
Hillside Community Centre, Beeston, Leeds

– a familyWednesday 3 March 2010
What a Load of Rubbish
  science show on recycling
The Forum, Wythenshawe, Manchester

Saturday 6 March 2010
Florence and the Machine – Florence Bell and DNA
Women in Medical Research – a public debate
Thackray Medical Museum, Leeds

Friday 12 March 2010
What a Load of Rubbish Science Show and Science Café
Otley Courthouse, Otley

Saturday 13 March 2010
What a Load of Rubbish – a family science show about recycling
Museum Of Science & Industry, Manchester

Thursday 18 March 2010
Science Café

Three scientists present a quick fire science topic with questions from and discussion with the audience
Hillside Community Centre, Beeston, Leeds

Saturday 20 March 2010
Science Café

Three scientists present a quick fire science topic with questions from and discussion with the audience
Museum Of Science & Industry, Manchester

Saturday 20 March 2010
What a Load of Rubbish
– a family science show on recycling
Museum Of Science & Industry, Manchester

For more information phone 01274 436485.

Where science meets you!

The S Factor – Where Science Meets You is a unique series of participatory science events aimed at adults that are FREE for you to attend between now and the end of March 2010.

If you live in or near Bradford, Leeds or Manchester, the S Factor has opportunities for you to get involved. You could:

  • watch a play  – all about rubbish!
  • enjoy a seasonal science show while you shop
  • join in the voting at a scientific debate
  • eat, drink and learn at a Science Cafe

No previous experience necessary. Absolute beginners are more than welcome.

Visit us here to find out what’s on, share your views and ask about science.