Science Communication - From Shouting to Sharing

9th November 2000, 18.30 - 21.30 in the Lecture Theatre, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich

In an evening of discovery designed to commemorate Professor Dick Synge, the Norwich Research Park's own Nobel prize-winning chemist, Norfolk people are invited to come and talk to Norwich Research Park scientists about the research they do, why they do it, and how best to tell the world about it.

Three short talks will address questions such as "Why is science important in our society?" "How do scientists feel they are viewed by the public?" "How can we improve understanding between scientists and non-experts?" and "Why is science sometimes thought of as a dull, or difficult subject in school?"

A panel of experts will be on hand for a "Question Time" session in which the public can discuss wider issues with scientists from the Norwich Research Park, then an interactive science fair will showcase a range of NRP research for non-experts. An artificial gut from the Institute of Food Research will help explain how our bodies absorb iron, and by using glitter oils, you can see the bacteria living on your hands with some scientists from the University of East Anglia. John Innes Centre scientists will also show you why size matters if you are a cereal plant. All this and more.....

The event is taking place during the International Week For Science and Peace, and will cover topics discussed in the House of Lords Select Committee report on Science In Society.

For more details, or to attend the event, please contact Dr Belinda Clarke, Science Liaison Manager, Norwich Research Park Office, Tel 01603 593131, or e-mail: belinda.clarke@nrp.org.uk 

Notes for editors:

• The Norwich Research Park consists of the Institute of Food Research, the John Innes Centre, the Sainsbury Laboratory, the University of East Anglia, the British Sugar Technical Centre and the Norfolk and Norwich Health Care NHS Trust.
• Professor Dick Synge was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1952 with Archer Martin for developing a novel method of separating chemicals in a mixture (chromatography).
• INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF SCIENCE AND PEACE 2000 : 6-12 NOVEMBER 

IWOSP-UK: www.sgr.org.uk/iwosp.html 

UK IWOSP Coordinator, Dr Alan Cottey IWOSP International: www.faessler.at/eos/iwosp.html 

International Coordinator, Dr Hildegard Faessler, University of Innsbruck, Austria

• The House of Lords Select Committee report on Science In Society can be found at: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld199900/ldselect/ldsctech/38/3801.htm 

-ENDS-

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