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7th October 2019 – Bog Oaks and Bog Bodies

Posted on April 5, 2019 by jrsee

Dr Jonathan Lageard, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Studies, Division of Geography & Environmental Management, Manchester Metropolitan University will tell us what has been discovered as peat bogs have been exploited. Peatlands cover significant areas within the north-west and have suffered considerably through … Continue reading →

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2nd September 2019 – Tribology – friction, lubrication and wear

Posted on April 1, 2019 by jrsee

John Anderson (Retired – National Centre of Tribology) will explain what tribology is.

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1st July 2019 – Devices that Sense Odours

Posted on October 26, 2018 by jrsee

Professor Krishna Persaud of the University of Manchester will  give a talk around the theme of “Devices that sense odours”. The University is a partner in the ‘PlasticArmPit’ project which is looking at devices which will recognise odour with sensors … Continue reading →

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3rd June 2019 – Microplastics in Manchester’s Rivers

Posted on October 20, 2018 by jrsee

Professor Jamie Woodward, Professor of Physical Geography and Head of the Department of Geography at The University of Manchester, will tell us about research in the Department of Geography at the University of Manchester which has shone a light on … Continue reading →

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13th May 2019 – The Magic of MRI

Posted on October 14, 2018 by jrsee

Dr Helen Beaumont of Manchester University will  talk to us about MRI: What is an MRI machine? How does it work? What can it measure? Why does it have to be so big, so loud, so expensive? And what can … Continue reading →

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1st April 2019 – Eco Energy Production from Waste Biomass

Posted on October 14, 2018 by jrsee

In April, Mubashra Latif, who is studying for her PhD in the faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Chester, will talk about her research. Mubashra is being supported by the University of Chester’s Eco-Innovation Cheshire and Warrington … Continue reading →

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