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Junk The Jargon: Grand Final

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Dates:10 February 2011
Times:15:30 - 17:30
What is it:Lecture
How much:Free
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Every wondered what kind of research work takes place at The University of Manchester? But want the bite-size, quick and easy story?

Then come along to this free event, which challenges our researchers to present their research topics to the general public. In just 3 minutes our researchers need to make their topic clear, interesting and entertaining - strictly no jargon allowed! You get to vote on the winner in this X-Factor style competition.

The inspiring, creative, and amusing talks include:

  • How computers can find a cure for cancer
  • Untangling the atmosphere - the hunt for turbulence
  • Skedaddle! The Victorian love affair with American Slang
  • I prefer dogs
  • Why you should cook your meat
  • How I taught my Dad to use predictive text
  • Careless whiskers
  • Business talking green: red herrings, rose-tinted spectacles and blue-skies thinking
  • I think therefore I feel?

Everyone is welcome. Bring your work-mates, bring your friends, bring your family!

Along with our judges from the BBC, Museum of Science & Industry and the Institute of Ideas you get to take part in the audience vote.

Price: Free

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Room C16
Renold Building
Manchester

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Dee Ann Johnson

0161 306 4155

Dee-Ann.Johnson@manchester.ac.uk

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