Science uncovered -- open day reveals all

Ever wanted to know what goes on behind the research laboratory door? Now is your chance to find out — especially if you are interested in animals and plants. The University of Nottingham's Sutton Bonington Campus is holding its first ever Science Open Day on Saturday March 17 2012. In celebration of National Science and Engineering Week the Schools of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine and Science are throwing open their doors to the public. Hands-on science activities, tours and demonstrations to showcase science will be staged throughout the day. There will be a chance to find out how remote control helicopters can help plant scientists, how to lamb a sheep, see an unusual skeleton painted horse, and an opportunity to sample the delights of the highly successful student-run Sutton Bonington Farmers' Market. There will be something for all ages from a Teddy Bear's Vet Surgery and a demonstration about 'bugs, bubbles and biofuels' to science-themed movie screenings complete with expert introductions with snacks provided by our very own food scientists. Science for all ages Cath Rees, Outreach Co-ordinator for the School of Biosciences said: "We want to get people who live locally to come and visit the campus and give them a flavour of the exciting science that happens here, in a fun and engaging way".