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Delve deeper into the latest science around food, space, reproduction and AI through evenings of inspirational talks and hands-on workshops.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s popular after-hours Lates events are back this autumn, with a new season of free post-work events for adults, where visitors can get stuck into fascinating research on a range of topics happening across 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Much like Lates events at Museums, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates are a relaxed, social way to engage with science through quizzes, live experiments, artistic workshops and talks – with a bar selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and a DJ playing music. 

Sound fun? Members of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community keen on connecting their work with the public are invited to submit ideas through an

The new season begins on Thursday 9 November with an event sure to tantalise anyone’s tastebuds, as we explore the science of – as well as exploring science through – food.

“We’re really excited about the themes encompassed in our upcoming season, through which a wide range of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø academics and students will be able to share their research in unexpected and creative ways." James Romero Public Engagement Programme Manager

This will be followed by an expedition into the great expanse, as the mysteries of space are uncovered on 7 December. In the new year, Lates will begin by tackling some of life’s big questions, as Sex, Mating & Reproductive Health are explored in the 8 February edition, before the season closes with an in-depth look at the role Artificial Intelligence plays in our lives on 14 March.

James Romero, Public Engagement Programme Manager said: “We’re really excited about the themes encompassed in our upcoming 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates season, through which a wide range of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø academics and students will be able to share their research in unexpected and creative ways."

"Feedback from visitors tell us how much the public value getting to engage with work happening across the College, and we can’t wait to provide four more exciting, jam-packed events for them to enjoy.”

Taking part: explore your research with the public

Do you have ideas on how your research might be explored through one of the themes described above? 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates offer researchers the chance to share their work with hundreds of visitors through live experiments, hands on demos, talks and workshops.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø teams are encouraged to submit ideas for the upcoming 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates season via an . Although fully formed and developed activities are great, the Public Engagement team are equally keen to hear from researchers with initial ideas and can offer support on how to bring these to life.

The Open Call will remain open until December, with the following deadlines:

• 21 September – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates: Food (taking place on 6 November 2023)
• 12 October – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates: Space (on 7 December 2023)
• 12 November – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates: Sex, Mating & Reproductive Health (on 8 February 2024)
• 7 December – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates: Artificial Intelligence (on 14 March 2024)

If you are an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø staff member or student interested in signing up to volunteer at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates, register your interest to receive more information.

If you have any questions about getting involved – whether as a participant or volunteer – you can contact the Lates team directly. To hear about other opportunities to engage wider audiences with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s work, sign up to the Societal Engagement newsletter.

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