Ever read a news headline claiming a single glass of wine equals a gym workout π·ποΈ and wondered, how on earth did they figure that out?
Join us for a fun, zero-stress interactive session where we put on our detective hats π to investigate real-world scientific claims. Hosted by the LifeSci Lens Society π§¬, this event is completely open to everyoneβno science background or professional experience required! π Whether you study history, engineering, or literature, if you've ever wanted to know how to separate actual science from clickbait π°, this is for you.
The Case Files: π Weβll hand out juicy, real-life research snippets packed with hidden flaws, sketchy statistics π, and over-the-top conclusions.
Spot the Flaw: π΅οΈββοΈ Team up with friends to hunt down what went wrong. Did they test on three mice π? Did they cherry-pick their data? Find out!
Zero Jargon Zone: π«π¬ We'll break down the basics of how papers work in plain Englishβno dusty textbooks or dry lectures allowed.
Friendly Competition: π Work together to see which table can crack their case file first and expose the scientific slip-ups.
Decode the News: π± Learn how to spot misleading science in media headlines and social media feeds.
Fun & Interactive: π§© It's part game night, part critical thinking workshop, and entirely relaxed.
Meet New People: π Grab a snack, chat with folks from totally different courses, and puzzle it out together.
Details:
π Date: 21-10-2026
β° Time: 5:00 PM β 7:00 PM
π Location: SU Living Room 1, 4th floor, Senate House
π° Entry: Free for members / Β£2.00 for non-members
Can't wait to meet everyone there and see what scientific mysteries we can crack together! π
Venue : Activity Tables - Living Room 1 - Senate House 4th floor, Breakfast Bar - Living Room 1 - Senate House 4th floor
Type: Alcohol Free Events, Bristol SU Living Room at Senate House, Social, Society Events, Workshops
Start Date: Wednesday 21-10-2026 - 17:00
End date: Wednesday 21-10-2026 - 19:00
Capacity: 30