Finally, Science Online London 2011 is only a week away and as usual, there will be a busy programme of Fringe events, for those with tickets and without. Co-organiser Kaitlin of Digital Science sends an update of two highlights:
TalkFest – Science and Hobbies
First, kicking things off the night before Science Online, on Thursday is TalkFest – an informal event hosted by Beck Smith (Biochemical Society) and Alice Bell (Imperial College). This TalkFest will look at the possibilities and pitfalls involved in thinking about science and science communication as hobbies (think citizen science, community groups, etc).
Admission is free, but they’ve asked that you register in advance. Fun starts at 6:30 pm at the Charles Darwin House. More information on the event Web site.
The sameAs Quiz is back
To give your brains a bit of a switch (not really, a rest) and a venue for further mingling with your fellow conference registrants, we’re throwing a geek pub quiz and we hope you’ll join.
Matt Wood – my esteemed co-host – and I are very pleased to invite you to an evening of research riddles and technology teasers, as the sameAs Quiz returns. For one night only, specially running as a fringe for Science Online London, we invite you to join us in celebrating the wonders of science, technology and general geekery in the time honoured fashion of a pub quiz. We’ll be venturing to nearby Hoxton (Juno at 134-135 Shoreditch High Street to be specific).
All are welcome, teams encouraged (please try to keep them 6 or less). Admission is free and prizes will be as nerd-tastic as the questions. There will be 10 rounds, including some photo rounds, ranging from popular science to gaming to prior sameAs themes. For a taste of what to expect, check out some coverage from our December quiz, also crafted by the Londonist’s Matt Brown
Also, so we can get a headcount, do log on to Lanyrd if you know you’re coming. The fun starts at 7 pm on the dot.
If you have anything you’d like to propose as a Fringe event, Kaitlin wants to hear from you!