The autumn season of Cafe Scientifique talks returns on Monday (28th September) from 7pm.
The first talk of the season welcomes Professor John Coleman from the Phonetics Department at Oxford University.
He will be giving a talk on “Voices from the Past“.
How do present day languages sound compared to those spoken by our ancestors? An audio journey into the spoken words of the past.
Discover the deep cultural connections we share with our linguistic cousins across Europe and Asia and hear reconstructions of ancient words, last spoken over 6,000 years ago.
Other events
On 12th October Dr Jennifer Gupta will be talking about developments in “Radio Astronomy, Quasars and Black Holes“. This is followed by Dr Martin Christlieb from the Oncology Department at Oxford University on 9th November who will give a talk on: “Modern Medical Imaging: getting the right treatment to the right patient“.
Where
All talks are held in the Regency Suite at Shanklin Conservative Club. For those who do not know The Regency Suite, it is above the Conservative Club in Shanklin in Palmerston Road, just off The High Street.
The nearest car parks are in Landguard Road and Orchardleigh Road, both only two or three minutes walk away. Parking is free after 6pm.
What is Cafe Scientifique?
Cafe Scientifique is a club for those interested in the latest ideas in science and technology.
There are many Cafe Scientifique clubs around the country, held in coffee shops, pubs or bars, all aiming to provide a forum for debating science issues in a relaxed environment.
Those organising the events are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accountable.
