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How to Read (and Critique) a Scientific Paper

πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Myth-Busters: How to Read (and Roast) a Scientific Paper πŸ§ͺ

Ever read a news headline claiming a single glass of wine equals a gym workout πŸ·πŸ‹οΈ 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 πŸ”Ž to investigate real-world scientific claims. Hosted by the LifeSci Lens Society 🧬, this event is completely open to everyoneβ€”no science background or professional experience required! 🌍 Whether you study history, engineering, or literature, if you've ever wanted to know how to separate actual science from clickbait πŸ“°, this is for you.

 

πŸ” What to Expect

  • The Case Files: πŸ“ We’ll hand out juicy, real-life research snippets packed with hidden flaws, sketchy statistics πŸ“Š, and over-the-top conclusions.

  • Spot the Flaw: πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ Team up with friends to hunt down what went wrong. Did they test on three mice 🐁? Did they cherry-pick their data? Find out!

  • Zero Jargon Zone: πŸš«πŸ”¬ We'll break down the basics of how papers work in plain Englishβ€”no dusty textbooks or dry lectures allowed.

  • Friendly Competition: πŸ† Work together to see which table can crack their case file first and expose the scientific slip-ups.

 

✨ Why Come Along?

  • Decode the News: πŸ“± Learn how to spot misleading science in media headlines and social media feeds.

  • Fun & Interactive: 🧩 It's part game night, part critical thinking workshop, and entirely relaxed.

  • Meet New People: πŸ‘‹ Grab a snack, chat with folks from totally different courses, and puzzle it out together.

 

Details:

  • πŸ“… Date: 21-10-2026

  • ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  • πŸ“ Location: SU Living Room 1, 4th floor, Senate House

  • πŸ’° 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! πŸš€

Venue/Timing

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

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LifeSci Lens Team

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