What’s brewing up North? Pint of Science explores the Arctic
Pint of Science is teaming up with One Ocean Week for an evening of science dissemination open to all on the theme of the Arctic. By bringing together experts from diverse backgrounds, we aim to spark curiosity and meaningful conversations about the Arctic region and its significance to our global community. So grab a pint, and come discover with us the secrets of this fascinating ocean!
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About the event (held in english)
Pint of Science is teaming up again with One Ocean Week for an evening of science dissemination open to all on the theme of the Arctic. In the comfortable setting of the Statsraaden Bar, local researchers will tap down on their latest projects spanning various fields of natural and social sciences in the form of short, accessible presentations. By bringing together experts from diverse backgrounds, we aim to spark curiosity and meaningful conversations about the Arctic region and its significance to our global community. So grab a pint, and come discover with us the secrets of this fascinating ocean!
Pint of Science is a non-profit organisation founded in 2012 by postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, which aims to get citizens closer to local science and research. The main festival takes place annually and simultaneously in pubs across 24 countries, 367 cities across the globe. Join us on the 13th-15th of May for your local festival in Bergen at Stereo Bar! #pint24
The event will have 4 entertaining 10 minute talks to unravel the Arctic's significance, each followed by a Q&A session. We will end the evening with a quiz, with prizes for the winners.
Programme of the evening
| Schedule | Topic/event/speaker |
| 18:30-19:00 | Open doors, find a seat |
| 19:00-19:05 | Welcome words |
| 19:05-19:20 | Marianna Anichini (Department of Earth Science, UiB) & Sofia Aniceto (Equinor): The Symphony of the Ocean: How Arctic marine acoustics rocks the waves |
| 19:20-19:35 | Kat Hodgson (Department of Government, UiB): Who owns the Arctic? |
| 19:35-19:40 | Quick Break |
| 19:40-19:55 | Sadie Hale (Department of Social Anthropology, UiB): An anthropologist looking at people looking at whales |
| 19:55-20:10 | Øystein Varpe (Department of Biological Sciences, UiB): Arctic biology: beyond the polar bear |
| 20:10-20:20 | Mini Pub Quiz |
| 20:25-20:30 | Quiz winners and closing words |
Practical information
Contact person: Inés Fournon Berodia (ines.fournon@uib.no)
The event is an open “drop-in” event with no prior registration (held in english).
This 'Ocean Science Bar' event is one of many events in Bergen during the One Ocean Week 2024.
Ocean Science Bar is a collaboration between Statsraad Lehmkuhl, the University of Bergen, the Institute of Marine Research, NORCE, and the Nansen Center. At the Statsraaden Bar & Reception you are welcome to enjoy highlights from marine research and ocean related issues in informal and relaxing surroundings.
