Glasgow Science Festival: The Sound of Science

Glasgow Science Festival will be taking over the Advanced Research Centre for an evening of activities, mini-talks and an exhibition to delve deep into the science of sound. Enjoy science-inspired songs and dive into Glasgow’s history. Discover sound in medical imaging, tune into the animal kingdom and learn about the effects of acoustic pollution. Explore how we speak and tour the ARC labs—this night will be music to your ears! Drop into what you fancy – this is a chance for the adults to play.

Venue: University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, G11 6EW
Date: Tues 10th June
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Booking: Booking required through this GSF eventbrite link
Cost: Free
Age: Recommended for 16+

This event is geared towards an adult audience. 

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Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow

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