Pint of Science Festival 2025
Pint of Science festival at the University of Bradford is back with a jam-packed calendar of thought-provoking scientific talks on gut microbiomes, medieval bones, air pollution and whether we can slow the ageing process, from May 19 to 21
Tickets typically cost £5, events include:
Mon 19 May, 6pm, Theatre in the Mill
Storytelling and Ageing Minds: Can we slow ageing? And if we could, how would it affect things like heart disease and dementia? This talk will focus on ongoing studies to slow ageing, with Professor Jan Oyebode (Professor of Dementia Care, University of Bradford) and Professor Richard Fortinsky (Professor and Health Net Inc. Endowed Chair in Geriatrics and Gerontology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine)
Mon 19 May, 6pm, Waterstones, The Wool Exchange
The power of team: What is Team Based Learning and why is it so effective? Find out with Dr Sannia Farooque (Lecturer in Medicinal Chemistry, University of Bradford).
Making learning fun: Discover why games are humanity's oldest learning tool and how they can help learning, hosted by Dr Giulia Grimaldi (Assistant Professor, University of Bradford).
Tues 20 May, 6pm, Theatre in the Mill
Life in the Mud: Why your gut microbiome loves it when you go outside and why getting muddy might be the cleanest thing you do all day, with Dr Elizabeth Kiilu.
Life Without Water: Why water accessibility is set to become the biggest issue facing humanity in the coming decades, with Professor Iqba Mujtaba
Tues 20 May, 6pm, National Science and Media Museum
Air pollution and our health: Did you know that 99% of the world's population breathes poor air quality, leading to a staggering 4.2 million deaths annually? Discover how Bradford is leading the charge for cleaner air, withi Dr Jacobo Elies Gomez.
Tues May 20, 6pm, Cafe Liza, BD7 1AH
Myopian in children: What is shortsightedness and how is it linked to lifestyle? Find out with Dr Neema Ghorbani Mojarrad and Baasimah Batool (PhD Candidate), University of Bradford.
Weds 21 May, 6pm, Theatre in the Mill
Childhood Life: Movement and Medieval Times: Why are motor skills in decline among children and why are they so important, especially in later life? Find out with Cara Staniforth (Research Associate, University of Bradford).
Growing Up Medieval: Join bioarchaeologist Isobel Grimley (PhD Candidate, University of Bradford) to find out how life conditions are etched into medieval bones and what that tells us about our own health.
Organiser Dr Jacobo Elies said: “Pint of Science is a testament to our commitment to public engagement and science communication, ensuring that knowledge is not just confined to academic circles but shared widely and enthusiastically with the community. So, grab a drink and join the conversation, because science is for everyone, and it's happening right at your local hangout."