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What is a SciBar?

The SciBar is a bunch of people with a passing interest in science meeting once a month for an informal chat over a beer or wine in a pub.

The SciBar is run by the British Science Association -- so we have the clout to get top researchers -- on any topic -- to come and give an informal chat on what they do.

This isn't a lecture, its a short (30 minutes) talk between the scientist and the audience, then a discussion usually follows until the questions are exhausted or people feel like they want their dinner and go home! And if you forgot to ask a question, go online and ask it later, here: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/didsburyscibar/

Why come to the SciBAr?

If you have a general interest in science, then it's a good place to learn a bit more, or to ask the questions you've always wanted answered.

You don't have to know about science-- just turn up with an inquiring mind.

When and where is the Didsbury SciBAr?


Every third Monday of the month  6:30pm at The Albert Club, Didsbury

39-41 Old Lansdowne Road, Didsbury, M20 2PA‎


Why do these busy researchers talk at the SciBar?

They benefit from this too. In addition to improving their speaking skills, they get to meet the general public. Many of these scientists are working in fields that are eventually of benefit to makind-- from medicine to making a more efficient car engine. By engaging with thet public, they get to learn what the people need, want, love and fear. It informs them, you and us.

The British Science Association

The Didsbury SciBar is run by the NW branch of the British Science Association. The Association runs other SciBars throughout the UK; we're in Manchester, thanks to the success of the Knutsford SciBar, run by Dave Thompson.

Dr. Adrian Bull, Westinghouse

Fukushima. What happened? Could it happen here? And what does it mean for nuclear power?

Monday 20th February 2012

6.30 pm, The Albert Club, FREE

The events at Fukushima in March 2011 didn’t just send a literal shockwave across Northern Japan, they sent a metaphorical shockwave around the global nuclear industry. Almost twelve months on, it is timely to ask some questions such as:

What actually happened to the nuclear reactors at Fukushima?

Could the same (or something similar) happen to our nuclear sites in the UK?

And how will all of this have an effect on the future of the world’s nuclear industry?

Adrian Bull of nuclear company Westinghouse will address these questions and related topics, such as the sharp contrast which sometimes existed between the reality of the situation in Japan and the media reporting of events. He will also look at how public confidence in nuclear power has been affected by Fukushima.



Stop Monday night feeling like an inescapable black hole! 

Come along to Didsbury Scibar and get the low down on life, the universe and everything. 


The Didsbury SciBAr opened in October 2008 to a fantastic welcome from the people of Didsbury. Here's some of the feedback we recieved.


“Very interesting and enjoyable – easy to engage and understand,” said one; “I didn't know any of it, beforehand  but I found it very accessible,” said another as it became apparent that the SciBArs (science, in a bar) really are enjoyable to the interested, lay public with little ,if any, previous scientific knowledge.


To find out what's on at Didsbury SciBAr , hear all the news and  join the mailing list, go to http://www.scibar.info/

So come on down! Join us! Wander down to the Albert Club and join in the discussion about whilst sipping a cool drink

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Useful links:


The Manchester Festival of Learning: http://festivaloflearning.co.uk/


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