Category Archives: Monthly Meetings

8th December 2025 – Fading Fertility

Posted on June 6, 2025 by TerryG

There is a global decline in total fertility rates – that is, the predicted number of children a woman has in her lifetime. Should we be worried? In this talk Dr Michael Carroll, Reader / Associate Professor in Reproductive Science … Continue reading →

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10th November 2025 – Psychedelic-assisted therapy

Posted on June 1, 2025 by TerryG

Psychedelics and mental health: hype, hope, and healing? There is growing interest in the use of psychedelics and their potential to help with problems that affect mental health. From depression and anxiety to trauma and addiction, psychedelic-assisted therapy is being … Continue reading →

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13th October 2025 – The Secret Lives of Pollinators: Myths, Facts, and Flowers

Posted on May 27, 2025 by TerryG

Dr. Jordan Ryder is a senior lecturer in Zoology and a Public Engagement & Involvement Champion for Natural Sciences at the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Chester. In May, he spoke at the Knutsford Bee Trail launch event on … Continue reading →

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8th September 2025 – Impulsivity

Posted on May 19, 2025 by jrsee

Why Do We Act on Impulse? Understanding the Urge to React Without Thinking Why do we sometimes speak without thinking, overspend, or react quickly in ways we later regret? In this talk, Dr. Afshi Yahya Khan will explore impulsivity, why … Continue reading →

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21st July 2025 – Mapping the Universe to reveal its dark secrets

Posted on May 19, 2025 by jrsee

Later than usual, at this month’s SciBar, our speaker will be Dr Steve Cunnington from the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, Universities of Portsmouth and Manchester. Steve says “We sort of understand how our Universe works and evolves. However, this … Continue reading →

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9th June 2025 – Graphene update. Where are we with real applications?

Posted on May 19, 2025 by jrsee

This talk will be given by Prof. Aravind Vijayaraghavan, Professor of Nanomaterials, Department of Materials, Head of Internationalisation, Faculty of Science & Engineering, Nano-functional Materials Group Leader, National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester. More Details to follow. Update: Prof. Aravind … Continue reading →

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