Pint of Science all started in the UK when scientists would gather at a local pub to talk about their latest research whilst enjoying a pint of beer with the locals. From such an innocuous start, a festival called Pint of Science was born.
Since its informal beginnings, this festival has been held every May, in almost 300 cities across 21 different countries all over the world, including Australia.
Brisbane is one of the 16 cities in the country that will celebrate the festival on 14-16 May. Here in the west, you can catch it at The Paddo in Paddington and The Normanby Hotel in Red Hill.
The schedule for The Paddo (Restaurant):
- 14 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Disruptive technologies: VR at work
- 15 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Learning and the ageing brain
- 16 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Mental Health: There’s an app for that
The schedule for The Paddo (Trophy Room)
- 14 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Disruptive technologies: Al and robots
- 15 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Under the microscope: beer and inflammation
- 16 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Mind matters
The schedule for The Normanby Hotel:
- 14 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – The small scale: molecules and disease
- 15 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Here comes the future: Al and 3D printing
- 16 May / 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – All in your head
During this mind-enriching and interactive festival, you can ask questions and even present your own ideas.
Each presentation will cost you $6 and you can book your tickets here.