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Science Society

The Science Society hosts a termly series of events and talks on scientific topics ranging from artificial intelligence to zoology.

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Overview and aims

The Wolfson Science Society is a welcoming, supportive and open community of scientists and science enthusiasts. Through our events, we aim to bring people together across scientific disciplines, listen to amazing speakers, make connections, spark discussions, and have some fun.

Keep up to date with our events by signing up to our mailing list.

 

Easter Term 2025

Fri 16 MayProfessor Lloyd Peck: “Life in Antarctic seas: the unexpected, the unbelievable and the bizarre”
Thu 22 MayScience vs Humanities Societies Quiz
Sun 25 MayThe Cambridge University Botanic Garden phenology project: How is the climate affecting the seasonal changes in our trees?
Thu 5 JuneBite-Size Science History: Facts, Drama, Pizza
Wed 18 JuneTau (τ) Day estimation event
 

Upcoming speakers and event ideas

Do you know a scientist who is also a great speaker? Do you have an idea for an amazing science-related event? Would you like to present a scientific breakthrough to the College community? Get in touch with us at science@wolfson.cam.ac.uk

 

Committee

The Science Society is mainly organised by Early Career Researchers at Wolfson, with input from Students, other Fellows, Senior Members. We are always happy to welcome new people in the team - please contact us if you are interested in joining.

Current committee members:

Kate Sanders (JRF)

Jane Chui (JRF)

Zoltan Taracsak (JRF)

Sundeep Vema (JRF)

Roger Rubio Sanchez (JRF)

Luke Harland (JRF)

Kshipra Gurunandan (JRF)

Alexis Deighton MacIntyre (JRF)

Leong Qi Zhong (Chris) (Student)

Anand Tadipatri (Student)

What's on

A group of elaborately dressed men from the 17th century gathers around scientific instruments, globes, and a large architectural plan, with a grand building visible in the background.

Bite-Size Science History: Facts, Drama, Pizza

05/06/2025 at 18.30

An irreverent evening of silly science history and very serious pizza

A playful illustration showing the Greek letter tau with a smiley face, equated to two smiling pies topped with whipped cream, symbolizing that tau equals two times pi

Tau (τ) Day estimation event

18/06/2025 at 18.28

Estimating τ, the true circle constant, in a fun event with pies and other mathematical snacks.