Café Scientifique

What is Café Scientifique?

Café Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology.

Café Scientifique is a forum for debating science issues, not a shop window for science. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accountable.

Everyone who wants to is welcome to ask a question or make a comment. You don't need to be a scientist to enjoy the evening - just come with an open and enquiring mind.

Cafe Scientifique is supported by the University of Reading and the Thames Valley Branch of the British Science Association.

Where is Reading Café Scientifique held? 

Café Scientifique Reading events take place at the Déjà vu Bar and Eatery: 61 St. Mary's Butts, Reading, RG1 2LG.  They take place on selected Monday evenings throughout the year and start at 7.30pm. There is no entry fee and all are welcome.

Forthcoming events 2012:- 

14 May 2012

Our food in 2020: challenges facing society

David Gregory - Chairman, Assured Food Standards and former Director of Technology, Marks & Spencer

 

11 June 2012

CERN and particle physics

Professor Frank Close - Professor of Physics, University of Oxford

 

9 July 2012

Visual intelligence - the key to a secure society?

Dr James Ferryman, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Reading