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This event is aimed at anyone looking to turn their polar interest into a career. The event will be hosted by the UKPN - UK Polar Network (read more here: https://polarnetwork.org/about-ukpn/) - and will include specialist talks by polar experts working in a range of different fields. Each expert will provide a short introduction on themselves, their job and their background before we split into breakout rooms. Here you’ll have the opportunity to pick your polar career of choice and have an in-depth discussion about what it takes to reach your goal with an expert in the field.

What will you get out of this event?

Get a deeper understanding of the different sectors in the polar industry

Learn what skills, qualifications and experience are required for your very own polar career

Develop tangible ideas and possible options for your very own polar career

Get your questions answered by polar experts

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137398670121

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Can you guess all the answers in our fun science quiz? Come along, test your knowledge and enjoy some geeky banter in our virtual science pub quiz - all for bragging rights!

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Come and join us for our lunchtime learning session! Sparklab Cymru presents Heart themed experiments to try at home and inspire a love of Science in the next generation! This event is aimed at children aged 6 and above and will be delivered in English and Welsh.

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We try not to think about it too much but when it comes down to it we really know very little about the world around us and are constantly relying on experts to inform us. So what happens when the world is seemingly entering an era full of fake news, bad science, distrust and conspiracy?

Join science communicator James Lees as he explores just how little we all can (and do) know, why we should and shouldn’t trust experts, what happens when conspiracy theorists are confronted with facts and what we can all do to make the world a slightly less crazy place in this informative and amusing talk. There’s also a general knowledge quiz that you won’t need to feel bad for getting wrong.

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Discover how increasing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide are causing a series of events that could cause global warming and climate change to spiral out of control.

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Meet the experts working on the detection of gravitational waves here at Cardiff University.

This panel discussion will cover a broad range of aspects of gravitational wave science and the technology used to detect them. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of the panel, and a recording will be made available to attendees after the event.

The event is aimed at 15+.

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Every day we are exposed to "fake news" in the form of exaggerated, misinterpreted or fabricated scientific discoveries. At this workshop we will explore how you can access expert opinions on the validity of online media.

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The festival is supported by amazing volunteers, who all have a passion for STEM and for engaging with the public. We want to give you the chance to meet them, find out what they love about science and STEM and why they enjoy volunteering. So come join us for a YouTube livestream to meet our volunteers and get excited about the rest of the events at the festival.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-volunteer-showoff-tickets-141130534227

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Ever wondered how animals survive at the poles? Join the UK Polar Network for an informative session on adaptation and then create your own polar organism! It’s down to you whether you want to get the glue out or stick to pen and paper, but whatever form you create in, we’d welcome you to submit a photo so that we can share with our network after the event!

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Travel to the future to help save the forgotten truth! A theatrical workshop focusing on what changes we can make today to create a sustainable and holistic well-being filled future! Inviting the audience to participate and rediscover the wonder of natural food, creativity and voice which have all been forgotten but thanks to the audience, not yet lost...

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/different-fruitures-tickets-137342606433

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Could you really kill someone with perfume or a hair pin? Can psychology explain why Villanelle is good assassin? And how does espionage actually work? From the psychology of psychopaths to the secrets of spy craft, join Karen and Emma as they explore the science behind the hit BBC spy drama, Killing Eve, for a LIVE recording of Small Screen Science podcast. Previous episodes have included uncovering the fact and fiction of the chemistry of dissolving a body in a bath tub in Breaking Bad, and peering into the world of forensic pathology and the gruesome autopsies in Silent Witness.

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Following on from her talk earlier in the day, we will be showing Maria Leijerstam’s documentary, The White ice Cycle which shows not just the journey but the four years of preparation that led to her achieving a world record for being the first person in the world to cycle to the South Pole.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137169982109

Cycling to the South Pole (Book): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cycling-South-Pole-world-first/dp/1999872002

White Ice Cycle Documentary: https://www.marialeijerstam.com/book-documentary

Burn Series Family Adventure Races: https://www.burnseries.co.uk

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Come pick the brains of polar panellists. This event is welcome to everybody, from families with a fascination for polar bears to students with a love for ice to pensioners with a passion for Antarctic culture. The event will be hosted by the UKPN - UK Polar Network (read more here: https://polarnetwork.org/about-ukpn/) - and will consist of a series of short introductory talks on a variety of polar subjects, to expand the breadth of your polar knowledge!

What will you get out of this event?

Get an introduction to the different sectors in the polar industry

Learn from experts in their respective fields, from glaciologists to historians and everything in between

Get to know what a day in the life of somebody who works in the polar sector looks like

Get your questions answered by polar experts

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137397622989

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Come along for a unique polar adventure which sees, Guinness World Record Holder, Maria Leijerstam from the Vale of Glamorgan, become the first person in the world to cycle to the South Pole. She’ll recount some of her toughest and most enjoyable moments, sharing with you incredible photos and footage from her journey, including a chance to ask some questions.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137169789533

Cycling to the South Pole (Book): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cycling-South-Pole-world-first/dp/1999872002

White Ice Cycle Documentary: https://www.marialeijerstam.com/book-documentary

Burn Series Family Adventure Races: https://www.burnseries.co.uk

Told through case studies from around the world, including from Denmark, the Netherlands and Colombia, Transport for Wales shares research and comment that points to widespread walking and cycling as the future.

This event is a 45 minute presentation about the power of active-travel to influence educational attainment, address major public health issues, help to heal social divisions, boost business and protect the environment.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/these-streets-are-made-for-walking-tickets-139457217291

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Five thousand physicists in 38 countries around the world participate in the ATLAS Experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC). When the LHC is in operation, up to 600 million protons collide every second inside the detector. ATLAS Virtual Visits gives the public a unique opportunity to be part of this great scientific adventure.

Come talk with an ATLAS physicist, receive an underground tour, and get answers to your questions.

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Can you survive the Iron Age? In our 'choose your own destiny' presentation, we will demonstrate what scientific thinking looked like thousands of years ago. We will also explore how modern technology has connected us with our past.

The questions have come from our 'Curiosity Club', a youth-led project where we integrate STEM and heritage.

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Meet the STEM Ambassadors, who are inspiring people who work and study in Science Technology Engineering and Maths, at this fun event.

They will present a LIVE online event, each Ambassador will offer a short talk / presentation or activity to bring fun and interest to their topic. They will introduce you to their research, work and fun activities they offer to schools and family groups.

We will follow the themes of Science, Technology, Astronomy, Research and Engineering.

STEM Ambassadors welcome questions and will be pleased to hear from you during the event!

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Ever wondered how your eyes work or what the most common eye colour in the world is? Does eating carrots really help improve our eyesight? Attend our event filled with fun facts and optical illusions to help find out the answers to these cool eye-related questions and many more!

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