Our events
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Web Archiving
What did blogs look like at the turn of the last century? How did the candidates in the 2002 and 2007 French presidential elections, or the British General Elections of 2005, present themselves and their campaigns on their websites? Web archives, begun a few years ago, can now be accessed by the general public. Gildas Illien of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (Paris) and Stephen Bury of the British Library will explain how web material has been saved, and which technological and legal problems must still be overcome.
Institut Français Cultural Centre, Friday 03 October at 6pm -
Celebrating the bicentenary of the “Prix de l’Institut” awarded to Sir Humphry (...)
On 25th June 2008, a reception was held at the “Résidence de France” in London to commemorate the bicentenary of the “Prix de l’Institut” awarded to Sir Humphry Davy and to celebrate the continuous exchange of scientific knowledge between France and the UK, in particular through the mobility of scientists.
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Love Factually
A neurobiologist and a professor of psychology will investigate with you what the slushy, fizzy feeling of love means scientifically: Lucy Vincent knows all about the synaptic sparks that go off when we fall in love while Dave Perrett studies attractiveness and mate choice. But does all this scientific talk about love spoil the magic? Come see our speakers and find out for yourself!
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Extremely premature babies: challenges in perinatal care
Despite dramatic improvement in the perinatal care of the most premature babies, neurological impairment incidence remains high. Come and learn how, using different approaches, scientists try to save these babies.
The Novartis Foundation on Thursday 28th February 2008, at 6pm.
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Cheese and Bread making
Following the success of last year’s Christmas edition dedicated to chocolate and wine, come and listen to two scientists working to improve the perfect way to end a meal…
Chandos House on Tuesday 4 December, at 6pm. -
Carbon Capture and Storage
As part of the “Anglo-French scientific discussion seminars” spanning all domains of science, the Science and Technology Department of the French Embassy in the UK was pleased to present the seminar « Carbon Capture and Storage : general overview and future developments… ».
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Tele-vision of Justice
Today just watching a legal series like Outlaws (UK) or Ally McBeal (US) is sufficient for audiences to acquire criteria about how their legal system works. What are the characteristics of these television fictions which make them so effective and informative ? How do they advance a citizen’s awareness of legal issues at the same time as they enhance his/her skills as a television viewer ?
The Novartis Foundation on Wednesday 13 June, at 6pm -
Immunisation: Science, Politics and the Media
Today, the growing public concern about vaccination has become a central scientific and media debate. In the past, vaccination was a promise of the best level of health for all.
The Novartis Foundation on Tuesday 27th March, at 6pm. -
At the extremes of existence
Two intrepid researchers plan to take you up the highest mountains where you find some of the harshest environments on earth. Prof. Jean-Pierre Richalet studies how alpine athletes can avoid “mountain sickness” when starved of oxygen, while later in March Dr Mike Grocott will be conducting on Mount Everest the largest human biology study ever at high altitude. This event will include the screening of the film “Himalaya” by Eric Valli.
Ciné Lumière, Institut Français Cultural Centre, Thursday 15th March, conference 6pm to 7.30pm, film 8.30pm. -
Dr Philip Dyer, from the University of Durham, is awarded the 20th (...)
The 20th annual Franco-British Prize will be awarded to the British scientist Dr Philip Dyer, for his work in synthetic chemistry, at the French Ambassador’s Residence in London, on March 7th 2007.
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Science Event - Microgeneration and energy savings could make your building (...)
Come and learn how new technologies can provide energy from renewable resources, discover how to save energy through a good building conception.
The Novartis Foundation on Thursday 15 February 2007, at 6pm. -
Lecture by Professor Yves Chauvin, 2005 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Professor Yves Chauvin, 2005 Nobel Prize in chemistry, will give a lecture on Wednesday 6th December at 6pm at Imperial College London.
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When wine meets chocolate: the benefits of phenolic compounds
Prepare a guilt-free Christmas with two scientists involved in healthy eating and drinking.
The Novartis Foundation on Tuesday 28 November, at 6pm. -
My DNA: is it mine? Should I give it to a databank?
By Dr. Pierre-Antoine Gourraud, geneticist, Toulouse University III, Dr. Jane Kaye, lawyer, ETHOX Centre, Oxford University and Prof. Richard Ashcroft, ethicist, Queen Mary, University of London.
Royal Society of Medicine on Tuesday 14 November 2006 at 6pm. -
Earthquakes and tsunami: what does the future hold for us?
Earthquakes and tsunami: what does the future hold for us?
By Dr. Sandy Steacy, Geophysics research Group, University of Ulster and Prof. Geoff King, Institut de Physique du Globe, Paris
The Royal Society of Medicine on Wednesday 18th October 2006 at 6pm. -
New therapeutic perspectives for brain injury and disease
Seminar given by Prof. Nancy Rothwell, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester and Prof. Alain Buisson, Institute of Applied Biology and Biochemistry, University of Caen, France
Royal Society of Medicine, 29 June 2006 at 6pm. -
Optics in the living world: from imaging to mimicking
Seminar by Dr P. Vukusic, School of Physics, Exeter University and Dr H. Rigneault, Mosaïc Project, Institut Fresnel, Marseille, France
Royal Society of Medicine, 17th May 2006 at 6pm. -
Open Source and Free Softwares: a success story?
Seminar by Pr E. Steinmueller, SPRU, Science and Technology Policy Research, University of Sussex and Dr JM. Dalle, University Paris 6 and IMRI, University Paris 10, Paris.
Royal Society of Medicine, 22th March 2006 at 6pm. -
Designing cities of the future
Seminar by Dr Koen Steemers, Martin Centre for Architectural and Urban Studies, Cambridge University and M. Pascal Gontier, Lille School of Architecture, France. Royal Society of Medicine, 21st February at 6pm.
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Synchro’ what? Synchrotrons!
Scientific seminar by Dr T. Sorensen, Diamond Light Source Ltd, Didcot (UK) and Dr P. Dumas, Synchrotron Soleil, StAubin (France).
Royal Society of Medicine, Wednesday 25 January 2006 at 6pm -
The nanoscale workshop: what can we build?
Seminar given by Dr C. Joachim, Nanosciences Group, CEMES, CNRS, Toulouse (France) and Prof M. Welland, Nanoscale Science Group, University of Cambridge (UK).
Royal Society of Medicine, 7th December at 6pm -
Role of ocean circulation in abrupt climatic changes
Seminar given by Prof. H. Bryden, FRS, University of Southampton and Dr. D. Paillard, Science of Climate and Environment Laboratory, CEA-CNRS, Gif sur Yvette, France.
Royal Society of Medicine, 9th November at 6pm. -
Biometrics challenges and standards: what’s at stake?
Seminar given by Prof. B. Dorizzi and Dr. F. Deravi at the Royal Society of Medicine, 12 October 2005 at 6.00pm.
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The future of the treatments of obesity
Seminar given by Prof. Steve Bloom, Imperial College, London and Prof. Philippe Froguel, Institut Pasteur, Lille.
Royal Society of Medicine, 21 September 2005 at 6pm. -
An appetising science
The Royal Institution, Friday 16 September7pm.