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Kids Game Jam: Out Of This World!
This is an online event
Making computer games involves lots of great skills, including computer coding, audio design and graphic design. In this game jam, we will introduce you to everything you need to make your own computer game, for free. We'll be around during the whole event to provide help and advice. We'll showcase all the games on our website after the event for everyone to play, as well as offering some prizes for the best games.
Our theme this year is Space, so you can start thinking about an Out Of This World game idea.
There are two introductory sessions, at 10-10:30am and 1-1:30pm. Please make sure that you join during one of these slots so that we can introduce you to what's going on. If you join at any other time then you will miss what to do! Between these sessions, we will be available on Zoom to answer any questions that you have.
Please note: This even is for children aged 8-16. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the event. You will need a device with internet access.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137637035077
Gravitational Waves Panel Discussion - Meet the Experts
This is an online event
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+.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gravitational-waves-panel-discussion-meet-the-experts-tickets-137695670457?aff=CSF
A Guide to the Night Sky
This is an online event
Phill Wallace, FRAS (Cardiff Astronomical Society) will take you on a tour of the night sky from the comfort of your own home, dressing to mitigate against the cold normally experienced at an outdoor tour is optional. There will be a guided tour describing what can be seen from the UK in February and March embellished with myths, legends and history behind the naming of Constellations. Phill will use Stellarium a free open-source planetarium to guide you on this journey.
Registration
To obtain a free ticket please email and make a request to Zoom@cardiff-astronomical-society.co.uk
Your request will be acknowledged shortly after you make your request, and you will receive full details on how to access the event to your mailbox on the 17th February 2021.
Note to CAS members - this is a bookable event.
For more information, visit https://www.cardiff-astronomical-society.co.uk/
Bones and joints and what happens to them in outer space
This is an online event
We will talk about what the different joints look like in the human body and you will learn about what the bones and joints are made of. We will make some paper and cardboard models of the bones. You will also learn about what happens to the bones when astronauts go into space and what they have to do to keep them healthy.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137138235153
Space Saving
This is an online event
Technocamps have managed to arrange an interview with an astronaut - live from the depths of space! That is, provided nothing goes wrong. Get ready for some code-cracking and programming as we help save our astronaut against the clock.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137407071249
STEM STARS
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!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cardiff-science-festival-stem-stars-tickets-138595556039
Space Activities at Home
This event is now sold out. Why not try our Space Saving event instead?
This is an online event
Join AstroCymru for some space activities that you can try at home, including:
Various 3D Space/Art pieces
Stardust Hunting in your street or garden
Astronaut Training challenges using popular puzzles
Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137099457167