Last chance to visit 'Science on Saturday'

Visitors of all ages are welcome at the family fun day which will offer people a chance to delve into all aspects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Drop in and meet the future generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians at the Schools Zone from 10am until 4pm at the University Centre. A new initiative in the Science Festival, the event will see teams of students from secondary schools and sixth form colleges in the area presenting projects they have worked on in lessons or science clubs.

Visit the Physics Zone and join in with demonstrations of diverse physics in action. Experience earth-shaking events and even make a science toy to take home from 2pm until 5pm in the Cavendish Laboratory on the West Cambridge Site.

Explore ‘behind the scenes’ in The Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital from 2pm until 5pm. Have a look at the imaging department, small and large animal wards, intensive care unit, theatre suite and much more.

‘How can a scientist believe in God?’ and ‘Has the Big Bang pushed God out of the Universe?’ Come and view the award-winning documentary series ‘Test of FAITH. Beyond reason?’ and join in with a panel discussion with Sir John Polkinghorne at 3pm in Lecture Room 3, Mill Lane Lecture Rooms.

Who wants to be a mathionaire? Explore the maths of probability, chance and uncertainty in this exciting and highly interactive game-show style quiz, using hand-held voting technology to answer against the clock. The show takes place three times, beginning at 12.30pm at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.

Join Professor John Barrow who will be looking at how some applications of physics and simple maths apply to a variety of sports including weightlifting, rowing, drag car racing, as well as athletics and ice skating. The talk begins at 2pm at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.

The Institute of Astronomy will be open for talks, practical activities and observing from 2.30pm to 9pm. Visitors can also explore new venues to the Science Festival: the Institute for Manufacturing (from 1pm) and Microsoft Research (from 2pm), both on the West Cambridge Site.

If music is more your thing, drop in at the Whipple Museum any time between 10am and 5pm for a hands on session exploring the science behind music and even have the opportunity to make your own instruments.

For more information and the Cambridge Science Festival Programme please use the link top right of the page.