Pint of Science 2023: Lights, camera, action!

The international science festival Pint of Science took place on 22^nd - 24^th May, providing a space for researchers and members of the public alike to come together, be curious, and chat about research in a relaxed environment.  At the Bedford in Balham, Prof Clare Elwell and Dr Silvia Cipiccia took their audience on a fascinating journey through the wonders of Applied Physics.  

Silvia amazed the audience showing a pocket-size particle accelerator for a very special photography course: femtosecond photography! 

Clare gave a fascinating perspective on how light can be used to detect medical conditions, including hands-on demonstrations (see photo). The audience was captivated by the broad social impact of her work, including her studies on malnutrition on young infants in rural Africa.   

Pint of Science 2023 has been a fantastic and fun experience for speakers, audience and event organisers. If you would like to contribute next year, you can find more information here https://pintofscience.co.uk/ 

Written by Dr Michela Esposito, Research Fellow, Advanced X-ray Imaging Group (AXIm)