Science Festival 2011

11.00am - 3.00pm, Saturday 19th March

Department of Experimental Psychology[map]
Cambridge Science Festival Event

Interactive Exhibits and Posters

Department of Experimental Psychology, Practical Classroom and Lecture Theatre

Science for Life: Exploring the Mind

The Department hosts a selection of fun and interactive exhibits and posters showcasing the latest research in Experimental Psychology. Visitors can discover what skills are needed for maths and try out some cool computer games that challenge your cognitive skills, test how good you are at distinguishing reality from imagination and learn why, when it comes to intelligence, crows are feathered apes.

Category: Science on Saturday
Type of event: Hands on
Timing: Open door
Ages: 8+
Booking required?: No

Talks

What do drugs do to the brain? The psychopharmacology of cognitive enhancement, mental health and addiction by Professor Trevor Robbins FRS

12noon, Anatomy Lecture Theatre [map]
Category: Science on Saturday
Type of event: Talk
Timing: Arrive on time
Ages: 12+
Booking required?: No

Dyslexia, Rhythm and Music By Professor Usha Goswami

2pm - 3pm, Anatomy Lecture Theatre[map]
Category: Science on Saturday
Type of event: Talk
Timing: Arrive on time
Ages: 12+
Booking required?: No