Leading Edge Discussion Group
Hosted by Neill Allan
As the name suggests this Group gives an opportunity to hear from external speakers about a broad range of topics, where eminent academics and researchers share with us their own particular current interests and findings.
The content of these talks can sometimes be a bit more technical and, although speakers are briefed on the varying levels of audience knowledge; are intended to help keep our minds agile and active and absorbing new information, to advance our knowledge and appreciation. The speakers are always happy to take questions from the audience and give a more comprehensive explanation or expansion, and the talks are widely praised.
Recordings of the meetings are normally made, but because the content can be sensitive, only available for subscribers and their families to view.
You may well also be interested in some of the discussions being held in the Science and Technology, Computer, Climate Crisis, Geology and other Interest Groups who are also offering opportunities for learning and discussion, free of charge.
Next meeting
Engineering Precision Medicine: Microbubbles, Ultrasound, and Nanotechnology
Professor Eleanor Stride Professor of Biomaterials; University of Oxford How might medicine become more targeted, more precise and less invasive? Professor Eleanor Stride, Professor of Biomaterials at Oxford, is working[...]
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Music, Seen: the colour of music, and the sound of light
Unfortunately, Dr Emma Chapman has been taken ill and is unable to give her planned presentation. We are very pleased, however, that Professor Milton Mermikides, will be joining us instead[...]
What Do We Really Know About Microplastics?
Speaker: Prof. Iseult Lynch School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Professor of Environmental Nanosciences Microplastics have become one of today's most talked-about environmental issues, but how much do we[...]
Antimatter Research, Accelerator Systems, and Practical Applications
Speaker: Prof. Carsten Welsch Head of Accelerator Science, Liverpool University From science fiction to serious science: antimatter research is now producing important advances in accelerator technology, imaging and precision instrumentation.[...]
Discovering how our Genes shape Learning and Cognition
Speaker: Prof. Robert Plomin Professor of Behavioural Genetics Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College How much of intelligence and learning ability is[...]
From Concept to Reality: Space‑Based Solar Power Today
Speaker: Martin Soltau Co‑CEO, Space Solar Space‑based solar power (SBSP) is no longer a distant dream—it’s becoming a credible pillar of future clean‑energy systems. By harvesting sunlight in orbit, where[...]
