Brain Awareness Week – 11-17 March 2013
Body Clocks, Sleep and Light
Thursday 14 March, 7pm
Public lecture by Professor Russell Foster, FRS
Russell Foster, a Professor at University of Oxford, is an expert in chronobiology – the study of the circadian rhythms that govern our waking and sleeping patterns. He explains the role of light in regulating our bodies, and discusses the implications of today’s almost constant exposure to illumination.
Sleep and the Brain – Family Friendly
Tuesday 12, 12-5pm
Wednesday 13, 12-5pm
Saturday 16, 10am-5pm
Sunday 17, 2-5pm
Researchers of Oxford University present a series of interactive demonstrations suitable for ages 6+. Explore the mysterious world of sleep as part of international Brain Awareness Week. See your own brain activity and investigate the links between sleep, health and diet.
Other events
Scientist-turned-artist Dr Lizzie Burns and Oxford University neuroscientists present two brain-related Family Friendly activities funded by The Wellcome Trust as part of the C-Slide project.
Build a Brain – Family Friendly
Saturday 27 April, 1-4pm, drop-in
Find out what’s inside your head and create a brainy sculpture!
Memory Makers – Family Friendly
Saturday 11 May, 1-4pm, drop-in
Where are our memories stored? See images of the brain on a microscopic scale and add your own memory to our artwork of neurons.
Real/Non-Real – Art @ MHS
Visual artist Stephanie Douet will be based at the Museum for a short residency, including several events. Visitors may chance upon her drawing and photographing in the museum galleries from 14 May.
In Conversation
Thursday 23 May, 7pm
Stephanie Douet creates work which explores vision and the deception of the eye. Oxford neuroscientist Professor Andrew Parker researches binocular and 3D vision. Hear them in conversation prompted by optical devices in the Museum’s collection.
Workshops
Sunday 19 May, 2.30-4.30 for adults
Wednesday 29 May, 2-4pm for children
Artist-led workshops fashioning objects of optical illusion with collage and assemblage. Places limited, booking required.
Optical illusion workshops
Sunday 19 May, 2.30-4.30pm – Adults
Wednesday 29 May, 2-4pm – Children and families
Artist-led workshops fashioning objects of optical illusion with collage and assemblage. Places limited, booking required.
Brain Teaser – Family Friendly
Thursday 11, Friday 12 April, 1-4pm, drop-in
Puzzles, experiments and illusions suitable for ages 5+.