Darlington's Dedicated Live Music Venue & Studios
The world’s largest festival of public science, which offers members of the public an inside look at cutting-edge research, is returning to Darlington for the third year.
The Pint of Science festival brings thousands of scientists and their research out of specialist labs and into their local pubs, cafés and community halls to share their scientific discoveries with members of the public in an informal and relaxed setting.
From the Big Bang to the Future: Why Our Cosmic Origins Matter Today – Dr Atma Prakash, Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering
The atoms that make up our planet and ourselves were forged in stars billions of years ago. From the Big Bang to the birth of Earth, this talk explores how everything came to be. But more importantly, it asks what this means for us today. From climate change to space technology and the resources powering our future, our cosmic origins are shaping the world we are building right now.
Uncovering the Hidden Link Between Genes, Microbes, and Health with AI – Dr Chaimaa Tarzi, Lecturer in Computing and Games
In this talk, I will briefly introduce the modelling pipeline used in my research, including how we reconstruct genome-scale metabolic models, simulate interactions between microbial communities, and integrate machine learning approaches to predict microbiome behaviour in health and disease. I will also highlight some current challenges, such as modelling microbial interactions at scale, as well as the opportunities that AI offers for integrating complex biological data.
Digital Forensics: the most important tool in solving crime – Ben Findlay, Senior Lecturer in Computing and Digital Forensics
Today, 90% of all crimes involve at least one digital device. The investigation of digital technology provides answers to investigative questions that often cannot be answered through other means. This talk will explore the crucial role that such technology plays in modern, everyday society, and how that same technology can be utilised in investigations to solve cases, catch dangerous criminals and ultimately protect the most vulnerable in society.