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CONTENTS Welcome

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Wednesday 29 June

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Pre-festival events

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SportBU weekday activities

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Alastair Humphreys

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Events for schools and colleges

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Featured events

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Acknowledgements

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Exhibitions 8

Festival of Learning goes global

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Saturday 25 June – Family day

Other BU events and festivals

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Sunday 26 June – Off-campus day

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Things to remember

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Monday 27 June

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Bookings and enquiries

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Tuesday 28 June

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How to find us

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Key These icons show who each event is aimed at, what type of event it is and where it is held.

Activity type

Audience type

Art/theatre event

General audience

Debate

Families with young children

Drop-in activities

Families with older children

Interactive workshop

Schools and colleges

Lecture/talk

Businesses, professional development and charities

Exhibition Sports session

Location Off-campus

All events will take place at Talbot Campus unless otherwise stated. See page 46 for details on how to find us.

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WELCOME

This June, Bournemouth University invites you to join the celebration as we open the annual Festival of Learning, now in its fourth year. Don’t miss our jam-packed five-day programme of events, activities and opportunities to learn something new.

We are passionate about research and education, and work closely with our local community to generate ideas for creating and sharing knowledge. Making a difference to society is at the heart of everything we do, so we can’t wait to share our expertise with you this summer.

Our exciting programme of events and activities provide a perfect opportunity for you to interact, debate and connect with our staff, students and partners.

running simultaneously around the world in an international celebration of learning.

For the first year ever, we are delighted to be taking the Festival of Learning to a global audience, with festival events

We look forward to welcoming you to BU in June – please do browse through the programme to plan your visit.

Professor John Vinney, Vice-Chancellor

As word of the festival spreads around the globe, we are thrilled to welcome one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year, Alastair Humphreys, to open the festival by sharing stories from his worldwide expeditions and adventures, such as walking across India and rowing the Atlantic.

Professor John Fletcher, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)

Dr Sonal Minocha, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement)

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Can’t wait for the festival to start?

Join us at these pre-festival events to get into the festival spirit.

SUNDAY 8 MAY Christchurch Food Festival 10am-6pm Come and find our pitch at the Christchurch Food Festival on Sunday 8 May. Our stall is located on the Bowling Green, where we’ll be showing off the latest in food research from BU academics. www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk

SATURDAY 21 & SUNDAY 22 MAY Christchurch Harbour BioBlitz Anita Diaz 10am-10am

PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS

Join us as we spend 24 hours at Hengistbury Head recording as many animal species as possible. With a range of activities for all ages, this event is a great way to learn about wildlife and contribute to real-life research, while having a lot of fun!

BioBlitz is supported by BU’s student Wildlife Conservation Society and our academic staff – we’d love you to join us for as much (or little) time as you like. www.hievents.co.uk/events/274730/ christchurch-harbour-bioblitz

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Alastair Humphreys is an awardwinning adventurer and blogger.

He has undertaken many expeditions, including cycling around the world to raise money for the Hope and Homes for Children charity, walking across India, rowing across the English Channel to raise funds for Help for Heroes, completing the 150-mile Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert, joining a crew to row across the Atlantic ocean, and crossing the Empty Quarter of Oman.

In 2012 Alastair was named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year due to his pioneering work on the concept of microadventures – adventures that are close to home, cheap, simple, short, very effective and designed to encourage people to go outside and explore somewhere new.

Alastair’s journeys are a testament to what self motivation can achieve, the risks and rewards of teamwork and how overcoming doubt can set you on new and exciting paths. His expeditions are inspirational, encouraging people from all walks of life to have the courage to take that first step and realise we are only limited by our imagination.

Saturday 25 June

SATURDAY 25 JUNE

Courtesy of Alastair Humphreys

ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS

Alastair Humphreys family event 1.30pm-2.15pm In this illustrated talk, Alastair will take you on a journey around the world, talking about his amazing expeditions and explaining how you can have family adventures close to home. He’ll also introduce his series of books for children based on his adventures - The Boy Who Biked The World.

Aimed at children aged six and over.

30-minute talk plus 15-minute Q&A.

Alastair Humphreys afternoon event 3.30pm-4.30pm Be inspired by Alastair’s incredible journeys around the world and discover how he’s pushed his limits through his adventures. Learn more about his concept of microadventures, and how you don’t need to jet to the furthest corners of the globe to explore and move out of your comfort zone.

Aimed at an audience of 12 and over.

45-minute talk plus 15-minute Q&A.

Alastair will be signing copies of his book for a short while between talks.

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FEATURED EVENTS

With a jam-packed, five-day programme, there really is something for everyone at the Festival of Learning.

We’ve highlighted a few of our favourite events to give you a sneak preview of what’s coming up this year.

SATURDAY 25 JUNE Virtual reality surgery

SUNDAY 26 JUNE Life by the river: past and present Holly Crossen-White, Angela Turner-Wilson, Tom Clarke, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Bournemouth Borough Council 11am-3pm A guided walk and family activities to discover more about the past and present of the River Stour and its surrounding landscape.

Kingfisher Barn, Granby Road, Muscliff, Bournemouth, BH20 4DY

Tom Wainwright, Robert Middleton 11am-5pm Try your skills as an orthopaedic surgeon using state-of-the-art surgery training simulators.

Hacks, traps and espionage Rebecca Rogers, Adam Rutherford 11am-1pm Enter BU’s state-of-the-art cyber security labs for a series of interactive demonstrations, including real-time hacking.

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DAILY All trees are clocks Adrian Newton, Elena Cantarello, Arjan Gosal, Paul Evans 11am-5pm A multimedia exhibition demonstrating how ancient trees can act as ecological clocks to show the effect of climate change on woodlands.

MONDAY 27 JUNE

TUESDAY 28 JUNE

Animating science

Protecting yourself against financial scams

Matthew Bennett, Sally Reynolds 6pm-7pm How realistic is the science within a blockbuster film like Jurassic Park? Come along to hear first-hand perspectives from animators and scientists.

Face recognition, a very special super power Sarah Bate, Anna Bobak 7pm-8pm Find out more about “super-recognisers” – people who excel at recognising faces that they have only briefly seen before – and how they can support policing and security.

Lee-Ann Fenge, Rebecca Johnson 11am-1pm Learn more about the risks posed by financial scams and mass-marketing fraud.

The end of war as we know it Sascha-Dominik Bachmann, Barry Richards 6pm-8pm Join two of BU’s leading experts in ‘hybrid war’ and the proliferation of terrorism as they explore how the nature of war and violent conflict has irrevocably changed.

WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE Invent it! A hands-on workshop Tania Humphries-Smith, Gino Abate 4pm-6pm Develop your own invention using computer design software and 3D printers in this hands-on workshop for 9–13 year olds and their parents.

BU’s big issues. The economy vs the environment: conflict or opportunity?

Adrian Newton, Juliet Wiseman, Jane Murphy, Chris Shiel, Rachel Bowen 6pm-8pm Take part in a debate about how human activities may be changing the environment and what we can do to live more sustainably.

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Open between 11am and 5pm on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday these exhibitions are a great opportunity to find out more about some of our research, especially if you have a few moments between events that you’d like to fill.

KIMA: participatory art, exploring sound and vision Centre for Digital Entertainment and Analema Group 11am-5pm KIMA - meaning ‘wave’ in ancient Greek (‘kyma’) – is an interactive art project that interprets music through light and form. The project uses cymatics (the visualisation of sound and vibration) to create patterns and artwork. Drop in to learn more and use your voice to add new patterns and designs to the growing soundscape artwork.

All trees are clocks Adrian Newton, Elena Cantarello, Arjan Gosal, Paul Evans 11am-5pm Many of us are concerned about the potential impacts of climate change, but may be less clear about its effects on places we know and love. Join us for a multimedia exhibition demonstrating how ancient trees can act as ecological clocks showing us how climate change is affecting New Forest woodlands and what it might mean for both wildlife and people.

SHOWCASES: Knowledge exchange showcase Rachel Clarke 11am-5pm At BU, we work in partnership with local companies on a daily basis to assist with their business goals whilst furthering our research. This showcase exhibition is an opportunity for you to learn more about some of the exciting and innovative projects that take place between these companies and the university.

Students as researchers: learning through enquiry Jacqueline Priego, Rachel Clarke

EXHIBITIONS

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11am-5pm Visit this exhibition to see real-life examples of research by BU’s undergraduate students.

Find out how our students are transformed into researchers through their analytical skills and curiosity-driven attitudes, and learn more about their experiences of undertaking and participating in research.

Saturday 25 June

SATURDAY 25 JUNE

FREE PARKING ALL DAY

FAMILY DAY Join us on Saturday 25 June for our ever-popular day of activities for all the family.

We have oodles of fascinating events including some old favourites like the fantastic Science Made Simple shows (returning with two completely new shows for 2016), Mini Professors and the Kitchen Detectives – as well as lots of activities making their festival debut! Look out for new-fangled sports to try such as raveminton and ravepong, and make sure you book early to secure your seat for this year’s extraspecial guest speaker, Alastair Humphreys, who will talk about his incredible adventures across the globe.

In between our bookable events, you’ll be able to explore the campus and have a go at dozens of drop-in activities such as testing your skills as an orthopaedic surgeon or

creating your own animated videos to share with your friends. Fun for all ages, activities range from face painting and making your own soap, to finding out how to stay safe in cyberspace or exploring the benefits of active ageing. All you need to do to take part is book your free day pass via the website.

BOOK A DAY TICKET Book a day ticket via www.bournemouth.ac.uk/fol and gain entry to all drop-in activities marked with a 9

Saturday 25 June

DROP-IN ACTIVITIES There are many different drop-in activities around the campus for all the family. Don’t worry about booking these individually.

You can book a day ticket and just turn up to try to your hand at the different stalls, experiments and goings on!

What does it feel like to exercise with epilepsy?

Sarah Collard 11am-5pm Our short video presents the stories of four athletes with epilepsy, who share their joys about the benefits of exercise as well as the frustrations at the barriers that epilepsy can create. After watching the video, have a go at knocking down barriers in our interactive game!

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The psychology of recognising faces Chang Hong Liu, Rachel Bennetts 11am-5pm How do people recognise faces in a crowd? Do children see faces in a different way to adults?

Is the way we perceive faces related to culture or race and can it change over time? Visit our interactive stall to find out how the latest eyetracking technology is used in our research on children’s face recognition.

BU research: making a difference Julia Taylor, Clare Cutler, Fiona Knight 11am-5pm Come and find out how BU’s postgraduate research students are making a difference in the real world. Showcasing our latest research projects, we invite you to explore how research benefits the local community and how you could get involved.

Global BU: Bournemouth and beyond

Tom Wainwright, Robert Middleton

Hanaa Osman 11am-5pm

11am-5pm The Orthopaedic Research Institute at BU offers you the chance to be an orthopaedic surgeon using state-of-the-art surgery training simulators. Come and see if you can be one of the highest scorers in our surgical task and experience some of the challenges surgeons face in their everyday work.

The maritime archaeology of Poole Bay Tom Cousins, Dave Parnham

BU has been ranked as one of the 200 most international universities in the world, reflecting our strong international and global links. Our students’ stories form an important part of our international connections and this interactive exhibition will be an opportunity for them to share their experiences of studying or working abroad as part of their time at BU.

Saturday 25 June

Virtual reality surgery

Jurassica fossil fun

11am-5pm

11am-5pm

Did you know that under the waters of Poole Bay a whole other world exists? Researchers from BU have been working for more than a decade to investigate the hidden treasures of our local coastline. This is your opportunity to find out more about the artefacts they’ve uncovered, and the methods they use to record our maritime history. Stop by to see a display of recovered artefacts from the Swash Channel Wreck along with a variety of posters and videos showing work on other wrecks including the Studland Bay Wreck, the East Indiaman Halsewell and the Antler Wreck.

Jurassica is working to create a prehistoric visitor attraction, located on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, to showcase and bring to life more than 200 million years of prehistory.

Join us for interactive fossil activities for all, as we display the plans to date and talk you through this extraordinary project to bring the Lost World, quite literally, back to life. But don’t worry - it will be a lot safer than Jurassic Park!

Active ageing throughout lifespan Clare Farrance, Michele Board 11am-5pm

DID YOU KNOW? Poole Harbour is the largest natural harbour in Britain and was formed during the Ice Age when a valley was filled by rising seas.

As people get older, the benefits of exercise significantly increase. Drop in to our ageing well stand to learn about the benefits of community-based exercise programmes which increase activity levels for older people.

Book online at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/fol

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Saturday 25 June

Learning about landscapes: an introduction to geology Michael Board, Damian Evans 11am-5pm The Dorset coastline is a well-studied and often visited area, partially because of its fascinating range of geology and examples of superbly preserved fossils.

With so much history all around us, this is a great opportunity to drop in and learn more about the science of geology and see collections from BU’s Faculty of Science & Technology. You’ll have a chance to examine samples, draw scientific conclusions from what you see and learn more about the landscape around us.

How do scientists analyse images, sound and text?

Jacqueline Priego 11am-5pm Scientists use special software to extract meaning from videos, drawings, songs and other creative materials. In this session you will have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with this process, in which we identify ideas, values and practices in these materials.

Digital families: stop motion animation Philip Wilkinson, Tasha Board 11am-5pm Learn how Wallace and Gromit is made with a hands-on experience of stop motion animation. All who participate will be able to produce a 30 second short animation about whatever topic they want. It can even be published on YouTube to share with friends and family.

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How flies help us to understand heart disease Paul Hartley, Sara Miellet 11am-5pm How do our genes make us human? Ask a fly! For over a century the humble little fruit fly has taken centre stage in gene research.

We’re using flies at BU to understand the genetic basis of human heart and kidney disease. Join us for a few minutes to see how we’re doing this – you might be surprised!

Poultry in motion Mark Maltby, Julia Best 11am-5pm Chickens are the most common domestic animal on the planet but little is known about when, where and why they were domesticated. Come and explore how combining archaeology and science can tell us about chickens in the past. Interactive displays and archaeological artefact handling will investigate domestication, different breeds and how chickens were used by our ancestors.

Eating to save yourself and the planet Juliet Wiseman, Jane Murphy, Dawn Birch 11am-5pm Food - what is best for the planet is best for us. We are just one of many creatures in the world and our own health is dependent on a healthy planet. We’ve got the job of making sure the planet is well enough to sustain us, our children and all the other creatures we share it with. How smart are we and how can we make a difference? Drop in and tell us your top tips for eating sustainably and be in with a chance of winning a fruit and vegetable basket.

Hui Lang

Arts, crafts and science experimentation zones

Saturday 25 June

Storytelling through human-computer interaction

11am-5pm 11am-5pm Drop in to see how researchers at BU are using advanced motion-sensing technology and computer animation to create a novel and interactive method of storytelling.

Children and adults can have a go at using our hand-gesture motion-controlled software to control a virtual puppet and interact with toys in a virtual environment.

Forensic footprints

The smallest festival visitors can take part in activities designed with small hands in mind. Activities include soap making, sense play and DIY science experiments. Of course, we couldn’t let the kids have all the fun so please do accompany your child and we’ll be sure to amuse you too!

AFC Bournemouth family fun day 11am-5pm

Matthew Bennett, Marcin Budka 11am-5pm A suspect leaves trace evidence on route to and from a crime scene as well as at the scene, but 3D footwear evidence is often neglected. With funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), BU staff are engaged in developing new tools for the collection and analysis of this evidence.

Personal security in cyberspace Rebecca Rogers, Adam Rutherford 11am-5pm Do you know how to stay safe online and keep your personal details private? How safe are your passwords? What can people find out about you from your social media posts? Drop in to our stall and find out the answers to these questions and more from our cybersecurity experts.

AFC Bournemouth will run a series of activities throughout the day, including coaching sessions, fun games and penalty competitions. Come along and meet some of the AFC Bournemouth coaching staff.*

The visual past of Dorset Genoveva Esteban, Katie Thompson 11am-5pm Do you want to see how Dorset has changed and grown over the last few centuries?

Then come along to enjoy a collection of photographs, historical maps and documents dating back to 1740. Bring your own images along to be added to the Dorset Coast Digital Archive! Funding from The Valentine Trust is acknowledged.

* Subject to availability

Book online at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/fol

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Saturday 25 June

BOOKABLE EVENTS To help us plan these sessions, it’s really important for us to know how many people are coming along on the day. You need to book these sessions in advance to guarantee your place.

If you haven’t booked, you may be able to register at the door if there is space available.

Data is king: a data product walkthrough Marcin Budka, Katarzyna MusialGabrys, Bogdan Gabrys 10am-6pm Data science is revolutionising the world, helping to provide ideas for movies, predict weather or develop new medicines. This day-long interactive event organised by data science researchers at BU and local mobile app development company We Are Base will let you experience the collaborative development of a real ‘data product’, from an initial idea to a working prototype.

Please see the website for details of what you’ll need to bring on the day.

Izzy’s incredible adventure Science Made Simple 11am-12pm Can you help Izzy on her incredible adventure?

Along the way discover and explore how transport really works! Can a toaster make a hot air balloon rise? Why do space rockets need explosions? Can you make metal float?

Finally meet the ultimate transport for land, water and air – the hovercraft!

DID YOU KNOW? There are now more people in the UK aged 60 and above than under 18. BU academics are carrying out research to support people to improve their activity levels and mobility as they age.

Hacks, traps and espionage Rebecca Rogers, Adam Rutherford 11am-1pm The BU Cyber Security Unit will take you into the world of the cyber-criminal. See the technology and techniques used by criminals to find out everything about you. Enter BU’s state-of-the-art cyber security labs for a series of interactive demonstrations, including real-time hacking.

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It’s only water!… Or is it?

Philippa Hudson

Science Made Simple

11am-1pm

1pm-2pm

This is a chance to investigate how bacteria can be spread around your kitchen in this fun event for all the family. Using special UV torches explore how far bacteria can travel in your kitchen and how to stop them.

Mini Professors taster session Toddler Sense Bournemouth

An exciting, interactive science show that explores all the amazing properties of water. The show will be brought to you in the form of a trick and quiz show that involves children and parents. We investigate all the things water can do. Can we squash it? Explode it? What happens when you boil water in space? We find out all this and more!

Saturday 25 June

The kitchen detectives

BFX

11:15am-4:10pm Run by Toddler Sense Bournemouth, these sessions have been designed specifically for 2-4 year olds to explore science. Mini Professors aims to make science fun and enjoyable, teaching children about topics that range from maths to tropical rainforests and much, much more. Sessions last for 40 minutes. Check the website for the start time of each individual session.

Active ageing: exercise class Clare Farrance, Michele Board

Peter Truckel 1pm-2pm Do you have a love of movies, visual effects (VFX), animation and games? Join us for a sneak peek at BFX - Bournemouth’s annual Animation, VFX and Games Festival taking place in October this year. Learn more about the BFX Competition for students and recent graduates of animation and VFX, and find out how it’s helping to change lives by working with national charities.

Global BU: Bournemouth and beyond

12pm-12:30pm

Hanaa Osman

As people get older, the benefits of exercise significantly increase. Throughout the day you can drop in to our ageing well stall, to find out more about the benefits of community-based exercise programmes which increase activity levels for older people. In addition, during this short bookable session you can have a go at one of the programmes with a fun, 20-minute exercise routine.

1pm-2:30pm BU is ranked in the 200 most international universities in the world, reflecting our strong international and global links. Throughout the day you can see an exhibition of this work; however, in this session we’ll be providing nibbles from around the world, as well bringing to life the stories from the exhibition with live performances and talks.

Book online at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/fol

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Saturday 25 June

Visual storytelling: a photographer’s perspective Rehan Zia 1pm-5pm Rehan Zia is a multi-genre photographer, and lecturer in computer animation and visual effects at the National Centre for Computer Animation at BU. Using case studies from his practice, Rehan will be providing insights into the photography capture and postproduction process. You can view some of Rehan’s work at: www.rehanzia.net

Magic, music, jokes and balloons 2pm-3pm This activity bursting party is filled with magic, music, jokes and balloon creations and will have everyone enjoying themselves from start to finish!

Alastair Humphreys family event 1:30pm-2:15pm See page 5 for details.

Vascular health and stroke prevention Ahmed Khattab, Ibtisam Ali 2pm-5pm Stroke is a very common condition, affecting 150,000 people each year. Mini-stroke (or TIA) is also common, affecting 50,000 per year; it is a warning sign of a possible future stroke and needs to be checked. This event will give you the opportunity to check your carotid arteries (blood vessels of the neck), free of charge in a friendly environment.

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DID YOU KNOW? The New Forest is not new; it was created as a royal hunting ground by William the Conqueror in 1079.

6 legs good 4 legs bad Philippa Hudson 2:30pm-4pm As the human population and our appetite for meat grows, we are running out of space to produce it. How can we produce enough protein for the predicted nine billion people who will be alive in 2050? Are insects a realistic future sustainable food source or just crazy crunchy critters we eat for a dare?

SHIVA: educational constructive modelling tools for children Alexander Pasko, Peter Comninos, Leigh McLoughlin, Oleg Fryazinov, Valery Adzhiev, Mathieu Sanchez, Mark Moseley 2:30pm-4:30pm BU’s award winning SHIVA software was developed to enable disabled children at the local Victoria Education Centre to use their artistic talents and create their own 3D models. The team created new software which allowed the children and young people to use touch screen and eye-tracking technology to create their own shapes, which were then brought to life by 3D printers.

Come along to see the software in action!

See page 5 for details.

Saturday 25 June

3:30pm-4:30pm

Courtesy of Alastair Humphreys

Alastair Humphreys afternoon event

All trees are clocks: exhibition launch event Adrian Newton 5:30pm-6:30pm Many of us are concerned about the potential impacts of climate change, but may be less clear about its effects on places we know and love. Throughout the week you can visit our multimedia exhibition demonstrating how ancient trees can act as ecological clocks showing us how climate change is affecting New Forest woodlands and what it might mean for both wildlife and people.

This session will open the exhibition with a wine reception and a short talk from Professor Adrian Newton, the lead researcher on the project.

DID YOU KNOW? BU’s National Centre for Computer Animation won the Times Higher Education award for Outstanding Digital Innovation, for their work on the SHIVA project, showing how BU research is making a real difference to people’s lives.

Book online at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/fol

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Saturday 25 June

SPORTBU BOOKABLE ACTIVITIES Get active with our selection of SportBU sessions, from cycling to Zumba. Or book the children into one of our kids sports camps whilst you take advantage of a free health check.

Kids sports camps 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm 3pm-5pm Fun-filled sessions for children of all abilities, aged 8-14 years old. Much of the day will be spent outside and a range of activities will be on offer which could include; badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey and many more. Unlike other Festival of Learning events you are welcome to leave your child at this session and come back to collect them when it finishes. Don’t forget to bring suitable clothing including waterproofs and sun protection.

Badminton 10am-12pm Have a go at badminton with coaches from our partner community club Top Racket.

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Health checks 11am-3pm Join us for a free body MOT which will measure your height, weight, body fat percentage, blood pressure and BMI. Each check takes around 30 minutes and can be booked on the day.

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11am-5pm Come along and have a go at a variety of free fitness classes over the course of the day. Try your hand at Zumba, yoga, Pilates, spinning, abs, boxercise and even martial arts. Our classes are non-competitive and the instructors will adapt the session to suit the audience so all abilities and ages are welcome.

Saturday 25 June

Fitness classes

Velodrome cycling session 2pm-3:30pm Take advantage of one of the south’s only open-air velodromes. A great opportunity to try something new as a family! Helmets and bikes are provided but please do wear sensible clothing for cycling. Please note that this session is outdoors and therefore weather dependent.

Slades Farm Velodrome, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth BH10 4HF

Ravepong & raveminton 6pm-8pm Come and try your hand at sport in the dark.

UV sports are a great alternative way to play sport and have fun – wear a white T-shirt for added effect! Equipment will be provided.

DID YOU KNOW? Olympic gold medals are actually made mostly of silver.

Book online at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/fol

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Sunday 26 June

OFF-CAMPUS DAY This year we’re taking our research off-campus and into Bournemouth Town Centre.

If you head to Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens we’ll be running a variety of activities for all the family to have a go at. If the weather is looking poor then do check the website for the new location! Here is a snapshot of the activities we hope to share.

Undercover earth: how soils shape our world Jennifer Mark, Paul Evans 11am-4pm Soils are our most important support systems. Through interactive activities, discover the workings of the ground beneath your feet. Travel from the New Forest to Easter Island and uncover what makes soils healthy, how they affect you and the places you love, and what happens when these delicate earth systems are disrupted. Let’s play in the dirt!

Breathe your way to lower blood pressure Alison McConnell, Pedro Vargas

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11am-4pm Controlled breathing not only helps to promote relaxation, it can also lower your blood pressure and your heart rate. We’ve developed a therapeutic breathing exercise app that will help you manage your blood pressure in a simple and effective way.

Join us to find out more about the antihypertensive and positive effects of slow and deep breathing.

Education matters: share your story

Genoveva Esteban, Dan Franklin

Carly Lamont, David Biggins, Anne Quinney, Debbie Holley, Marcellus Mbah, Jacqueline Priego, Gail Thomas

11am-4pm Ever wondered how sewage is actually cleaned? Join us for this unique opportunity to look down a microscope and watch the microscopic life in charge of cleaning the millions of gallons of sewage that we produce every day. Experts in the field will be on hand to help. Funding from the Society for Applied Microbiology is acknowledged.

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside Jen Leamon, Lee-Ann Fenge, Maggie Hutchings, Anne Quinney, Kip Jones, Judith Chapman

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Sunday 26 June

Microbes@Work

Education is a common shared experience between all of us, but our learning experiences and memories of education will be very different. Join us to share your inspirational learning experiences – people, places or events – and help to influence learning and teaching for the next generation. This event will be run by BU’s Centre for Excellence in Learning whose aim is to improve teaching practices in Bournemouth and beyond.

Get involved: young researchers wanted!

11am-4pm On Boscombe Pier you can play the song ‘Oh I do like to be beside the seaside’ on 80 seaside chimes. Come along to Bournemouth Lower Gardens to share your story of visiting the seaside and how it makes you feel, and contribute to creating a digital story made from your spoken or written word, still image or filmed story.

Exercise science: functional fitness in the home James Gavin, Francesco Vicenzo Ferraro, Alison McConnell, Tom Wainwright 11am-4pm Exercise science is relevant to both athletes aiming to maximise performance for competition, and people aiming to maintain functional fitness for day-to-day life. This interactive drop-in session will highlight the importance of exercise science in our lives by testing ‘the Six Pillars of Functional Fitness’, including mobility, strength and balance.

Constantina Panourgia 11am-4pm Are you aged between 15 and 19 years old?

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people? We’re looking for young researchers to join our collaborative project with local schools, Action for Children and Dorset County Council to find out what children and young people think of the services and activities they have access to.

Sign up to become a young researcher and we’ll help you develop the skills you need to carry out research and take part in this exciting project. Your voice matters!

DID YOU KNOW? Over 750,000 ice creams are bought along the seven miles of Bournemouth’s seafront every year.

Book online at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/fol

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Sunday 26 June

OTHER SUNDAY EVENTS: Life by the river: past and present Holly Crossen-White, Angela Turner-Wilson, Tom Clarke, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Bournemouth Borough Council 11am-3pm This fun, family-orientated event is aimed at enjoying life by the River Stour and learning how people have used this area in the past. A guided walk will help the family to discover the secrets behind the ‘lumps and bumps’ in the surrounding landscape. Try activities linked to spending time by the river that previous generations have enjoyed.

Kingfisher Barn, Granby Road, Muscliff, Bournemouth, BH20 4DY

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The hidden world of algae: award- winning photography Christine Maggs, Dan Franklin 11am-4pm Inspired by the late Hilda Canter-Lund, a freshwater biologist with a passion for photography and microscopic algae, the British Psychological Society awards an annual prize to the best algal photographers.

Drop in and see the winning and shortlisted images from the last few years and be inspired by the hidden world of diverse and complex algal structures, rarely seen by the general public.

The Kitchen, Poole Park

The largest river in the world (by volume) is the Amazon in South America. It empties 200,000 cubic metres of water into the Atlantic Ocean every second.

Sunday 26 June

DID YOU KNOW?

The Fresher Playwriting Prize John Foster, Emma Scattergood 4pm-7pm Fresher New Playwriting! BU Fresher Publishing and Bournemouth’s new writing theatre company Doppelganger bring you two new plays from winners of the Fresher Playwriting Prize. The plays are staged as script-in-hand rehearsed readings and will be followed by Q&As with the writers, directors and actors, and the chance to feedback on the plays. Don’t forget to book!

Shelley Theatre, 16 Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH5 1LX

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Monday 27 June

Humanising the workplace: changing culture and practices Caroline Ellis Hill, Carole Pound 10am-1pm In modern workplace environments, there can be the sense that speed, targets and outcomes take precedence over human needs – we have lost sight of each other as people, often leading to unacceptably high levels of stress. Researchers at BU have been exploring what it takes for us to feel more or less human in healthcare and how this affects wellbeing at work. Join us for an interactive workshop to explore how you may develop humanised practices in your own workplace.

Research in and with the local community: student research projects in West Howe, Bournemouth Rosie Read, Martha Searle 10am-1pm

MONDAY 27 JUNE

Last year, students from BU collaborated with local community organisations on short ethnographic research projects in the West Howe/Kinson area of Bournemouth. These included themes of community support and solidarity, wellbeing, unemployment and transport. Join us to hear more about their findings and make suggestions for upcoming student research projects aiming to bring positive benefits to the local area.

Henry Brown Youth Centre, Cunningham Crescent, West Howe, Bournemouth BH11 8DU.

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Julie Robson, Samreen Ashraf

Widening participation and working together Vanessa Heaslip, Clive Hunt, Maggie Hutchings, Alex Wardrop

11am-12:30pm What images come to mind when you think of retirement and your pension? This short session explores the different views people have about their retirement and pension, their hopes and concerns. Why not come along to see the images and add your own picture of how your see your retirement and your pension?

The play of political culture, emotion and identity Candida Yates

2pm-4pm

Monday 27 June

Painting a picture of retirement

What are the challenges and opportunities for marginalised students to access education in the region? We want to work together to establish grassroots responses to this question. In these uncertain times, we invite you to share your expertise, reflect on the past, question the present, and shape the future.

Building a sustainable city: how can business leadership create a greener Bournemouth?

12:30pm-1:30pm Have you ever considered the role of emotion in the UK’s political culture? During this event you will hear from Professor Yates on her recently published book exploring the cultural and emotional processes that shape our relationship to politics in an age of social media and continuous news cycles, and the celebritisation of political leadership. The talk will explore the emotions that are stirred up by the likes of Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson, Joanna Lumley and Margaret Thatcher.

Find and explore your creative self Jacqui Gush - University of the Third Age 1:30pm-3:30pm

Chris Shiel, Bournemouth Borough Council 2pm-5pm Together, BU and Bournemouth Borough Council have been working to establish a Sustainable Business Leaders Group, with the aim of developing a thriving green economy and a vision of Bournemouth as a sustainable city. Join us to hear from businesses across the region who are already contributing to sustainable development and find out how you can get involved.

Omega 3 oils – are they really good for you?

Katherine Appleton

An illustrated talk followed by a practical session with exercises to get those creative juices flowing. The focus will mainly be on drawing or painting, but simple collage or 3D work is possible. Creative writing could be explored. Please bring preferred materials/equipment, but keep it simple!

5:30pm-6:30pm While most of us believe that omega 3 oils are good for us, and have few side effects, this talk will look at the scientific evidence behind these beliefs, and what the evidence really tells us.

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Monday 27 June

The 5-a-day fruit and vegetable message

The psychology of “mindreading” Nicola Gregory

Katherine Appleton 4pm-5pm The 5-a-day fruit and vegetable message.

What does it mean? And how can we improve it? This workshop will discuss fruits and vegetables - why we should consume them, what the 5-a-day fruit and vegetable message really means, and work towards developing a new message of greater impact.

Challenging extremism Yeganeh Morakabati 5pm-7pm As part of edVenture’s Peer2Peer challenge, BU students joined students from around the world to develop and implement campaigns against extremism. Come along to learn more about how these projects are helping to combat violent extremism around the world and take a look at the videos, texts and social media strategies used in the campaigns.

A night of crime

6pm-7pm Humans can be very good at ‘mindreading’ – using non-verbal cues to understand others’ behaviours. In psychology, this is known as the process of “mentalizing”.

This event will give an overview of some of the subtle non-verbal cues we rely on, before sharing preliminary results from BU’s research into the challenges this can present for people with autism or borderline personality disorder.

Animating science Matthew Bennett, Sally Reynolds 6pm-7pm What really goes into the animation on the big screen? How realistic is the scientific input that goes into a blockbuster film?

Can science and art really meaningfully coexist in the realm of public entertainment and engagement? This event will feature illustrated talks that will provide the first-hand perspectives of animators and scientists.

BU’s Cyber Security Unit, BU students 6pm-7pm Have you ever considered a career as a super sleuth? Bring your friends along to this evening of talks to find out more about cyber forensics and hear from current BU students about forensic science. There’ll be opportunities to try your hand at crime scene investigation, like collecting fingerprints and analysing blood spatter.

Provided you’re 14 or over, you don’t need to bring an adult with you to this event – see the website for further information.

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Small business guide to web analytics Dan Ford 6:30pm-8:30pm Many businesses’ websites have become their key tool for attracting new leads and converting them into customers, but many are losing out on potential customers and income due to minor site issues and inefficient marketing. In this session, BU’s web analyst introduces web analytics and shows you how you can turn more site visitors into customers.

Face recognition, a very special super power Sarah Bate, Anna Bobak

7pm-8pm Happiness is something that most of us strive for. Bouts of the blues hit most of us and some people seem constantly riddled with angst. HAP has the opposite problem.

Constantly exuding joy and unable to contain her exuberant laughter, HAP expresses the impossibility in modern times of simple uncomplicated happiness.

How to win elections: a psychological approach Darren Lilleker 7pm-8pm

7:30pm-8:30pm

Monday 27 June

HAP: a comedy about happiness John Foster, Stefania Allegrini

Most of us can effortlessly recognise the faces of our family and friends, but find it much more difficult to recognise faces that we have only briefly seen before. Yet, a small number of people excel at this task. This lecture explores the cognitive underpinnings of “super-recognisers� and their use in policing and security settings.

Can digital media combat digital addiction?

Raian Ali, Amen Alrobai, John McAlaney, Keith Phalp, Streetscene Ltd.

Election outcomes are unpredictable, often confounding pollsters. At the centre of an election is the voter, a human with foibles and complexities. Understanding elections means understanding voting behaviour and so how voters think. This interactive session will explore how voters make up their minds drawing on examples from contests in 2015 and 2016.

Can your computer really help you lose weight?

Emily Arden-Close

7.30pm-9pm Digital media is part of almost every aspect of our lives, but can obsessive use be seen as some kind of addiction? Research from BU has shown that digital media can and probably should be designed more responsibly, to help people who want to regulate their usage. How? Come along to find out.

DID YOU KNOW?

7pm-9pm Fitness apps can design and even demonstrate workouts, saving the high cost of gyms or personal trainers. Online recipes and calorie-counting apps are now as simple to use as sending a text. As more and more people turn to apps for health and fitness, our research looks at how people actually use these apps. Do they really work? And can they improve quality of life?

The average person in the UK spends two hours browsing the internet on a smartphone every day. BU researchers have been working with a local addiction charity on measures to prevent digital addiction.

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Tuesday 28 June

eTourism: harnessing technology to increase competitiveness Dimitrios Buhalis 9am-1pm The internet of things, big data, wearable technology and augmented reality are just a handful of the technological innovations driving change in our business and personal lives. To stay competitive, the tourism industry needs to understand, respond to and harness these opportunities. Research from BU into Smart Tourism Destinations can help organisations take advantage of new developments and strengthen both their strategies and competitiveness.

Digging deeper in Dorset: be an archaeologist for a day Centre for Archaeology and Anthropology 9am-5pm

TUESDAY 28 JUNE

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Join BU’s archaeologists for this year’s ‘Big Dig’ as part of the Durotriges Project near Winterborne Kingston. The Durotriges Project is an archaeological investigation on the transition from the late Iron Age to the early Roman period in southern England. Five skeletons have already been discovered near the site of a Roman villa as part of previous excavations; will you be part of this year’s discoveries? Spend the day getting your hands dirty and join in with surveying, excavation, recording finds and analysing data from this fascinating site.

A mini bus to and from the site will run from Talbot Campus. Visit the website for more information.

Cultural development in early societies

Sarah Thomas, Peter Thomas

Neil Meldrum - University of the Third Age

11am-12:30pm In our increasingly hectic lives, fatigue is something that affects us all. Usually a good night’s sleep is enough to recharge our batteries. But what is it like to wake up with extreme fatigue every day, like having a hangover, jet lag and the flu all at the same time? Join our interactive session to find out more about fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and how it can be managed and take away tips that everyone can use for managing fatigue.

1:30pm-3pm With the development of reason, Early Man started to question life’s fundamentals, why am I here, what is it all for? Take part in a discussion around early perceptions of human’s understanding of their environment as expressed through religious belief and practice.

Tuesday 28 June

FACETS of fatigue

FoodSMART: eat out smarter!

Heather Hartwell, Vasilis Katos

Protecting yourself against financial scams Lee-Ann Fenge, Rebecca Johnson 11am-1pm Find out about the risks posed by financial scams and mass-marketing fraud, and learn from the research taking place at BU research in collaboration with the national Scams Team and Trading Standards.

Pregnancy and alcohol: risk vs. informed choice

2pm-3pm Eating well and enjoying healthy food can be challenging when eating in a restaurant as it can be difficult to find out exactly what is in a dish. This event will introduce FoodSMART, an innovative app which allows restaurant goers to make informed choices about their food options. Through the use of QR codes and smartphones, the app instantly provides information about a dish, enabling people to make choices based on personal preference, cultural and dietary requirements.

Edwin van Teijlingen, Donna Wixted

DID YOU KNOW?

1:30pm-2:30pm The UK Government states there is no known safe level for drinking alcohol in pregnancy and recommend that, as a precaution, pregnant women avoid drinking alcohol. Does this approach undermine a woman’s right to make an informed choice and represent another step towards the medicalisation of childbirth?

Broccoli contains more vitamin C than oranges. BU academics are working with researchers and industry partners across Europe to advance the promotion of healthy eating.

BU Executive Business Centre, 89 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8EB

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Tuesday 28 June

Accessible tourism: a benefit to everyone Dimitrios Buhalis 2pm-6pm Increasingly, accessibility is widely seen not only as a corporate responsibility, but also a factor that determines competitiveness and profitability for tourism organisations and destinations. Join this open forum to discuss how tourist destinations can better address the needs of disabled tourists, not only to increase customer satisfaction, but also to attract a wider audience, enhance competitiveness, reduce seasonality and increase profitability.

Real stories from North Korea: human rights activism among defectors Hyun-Joo Lim 4pm-6:30pm What is life really like in one of the world’s most secretive countries? Why have people risked their lives to escape the regime of the Kim dynasty? What caused their loyalty to fade? Listen to the inspiring voices of North Korean defectors who have lived in and left this fascinating country. And find out how they are striving to change the political landscape of North Korea through human rights activism here in the UK.

Making a difference through research: research with impact Run by BU’s Research Staff Association 4pm-7pm Research that makes a difference and responds to societal need is at the heart of BU’s mission. Join staff from BU’s Research Staff Association to learn about some of our innovative research projects and how they are changing the world beyond academia through informing policy, shaping professional practice and influencing debates.

Accessing the future: disability and the transition to adulthood Carrie Hodges 4pm-8pm Over the last few months, young disabled adults from the local area have collaborated with university staff and students to consider the challenges facing young people as they transition from school to adulthood and how these experiences can be compounded by disability. Join us to find out what it’s like to be a young disabled person living in Dorset and their hopes and dreams for the future.

Build an environment monitor and other smart gadgets Ian Stephenson, Tom Stacey, Phil Wilkinson 4:30pm-7:30pm

DID YOU KNOW? Most of today’s calculators are more powerful than the world’s first computers.

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In this interactive workshop, we’ll show you how you can build a gadget that can measure and interact with the world around it using ultra-low-cost single board computers (Arduino). No programming experience is required, but if you’ve used Scratch that would be a great start.

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Moving the goalposts: scoring your dream job in sports

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Rob Mitchell, Dan Hunter, Cathi Farrer 4.30pm-5.30pm Do you fantasize about your future career in sports but lack the goalscoring talents of AFCB’s Callum Wilson? Come along to this event to hear from our three featured speakers sharing their experiences of working and competing in sport. Former BU student Rob Mitchell tells us what it’s really like to work at AFCB, former BU student Dan Hunter gives an insight into competing in the London 2012 Summer Olympics and Cathi Farrer from BU’s Marketing and Communications department spills the beans on working at the Olympics and training for the 2016 European Touch Rugby Championships.

Unlike most Festival of Learning events, provided you’re 14 or over, you don’t need to bring an adult with you to this event – see the website for further information.

Improve your teamwork David Biggins 6pm-8pm Many of us work in teams, so building an understanding of how we can work better together can lead to more efficient practices in both our professional and personal lives.

Equipped with knowledge about better team working, we can improve relationships, reduce conflicts and create understanding between team members.

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Tuesday 28 June Digital families: community action research Philip Wilkinson, Teresa Barton, Julian McDougall, Mark Readman 6pm-8pm Research at BU has been exploring the importance of digital literacy for meaningful political and community engagement, as well as training community outreach professionals to use digital skills to engage with families.

The research was funded and supported by Samsung UK, Dorset County Council Skills & Learning, Synergy Housing Group and the Isle of Portland Aldridge Community Academy. Come along to hear the results and learn from community outreach professionals about how they can be used in practice.

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The end of war as we know it Sascha-Dominik Bachmann, Barry Richards 6pm-8pm Join two of BU’s leading experts in ‘hybrid war’ and the proliferation of terrorism as they explore how the nature of war and violent conflict has irrevocably changed. The audience will be invited to ask their own questions and share their thoughts as our experts talk through issues relating to future threats to security and the prospects for new kinds of stability to emerge. The disciplines of law, psychology, politics and sociology will all be drawn upon to help in the search for answers to pressing questions about the present era of global conflict.

Nathaniel Hobby, Emma Matthews

You can boil an egg in 3 minutes…

Julia Taylor, Clare Cutler, Fiona Knight 6:30pm-7:30pm

6pm-8pm A chance to sign up for a free two-hour media training workshop – leave ready to create the perfect press release, know how to contact a journalist and how to handle yourself in a broadcast interview. Take away hints and tips on promoting yourself or your business through the media.

KIMA: participatory art, exploring sound and vision Centre for Digital Entertainment and Analema Group

…but is it possible to present research in this amount of time? Come to the Graduate School’s 3 Minute Presentation (3MP) event where you can see BU postgraduate researchers present their research projects in three minutes. This fun event showcases a snapshot of some of the interactive, engaging and inspiring research which is taking place here at BU.

Tuesday 28 June

Impress the press: media training workshop

The Mad Hatter’s cream tea Sean Beer 6:30pm-8pm

6pm-9pm KIMA - meaning ‘wave’ in ancient Greek (‘kyma’) – is an interactive art project that interprets music through light and form. The project uses cymatics (the visualisation of sound and vibration) to create patterns and artwork. Drop in to learn more and use your voice to add new patterns and designs to the growing soundscape artwork.

Allow the Mad Hatter to guide you through the journey of discovery that led him to new understandings of food heritage, tradition and authenticity and back to Alice. You may even get something to eat.

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Wednesday 29 June

Digging deeper in Dorset: be an archaeologist for a day Centre for Archaeology and Anthropology 9am-5pm Join BU’s archaeologists for this year’s ‘Big Dig’ as part of the Durotriges Project near Winterborne Kingston. The Durotriges Project is an archaeological investigation on the transition from the late Iron Age to the early Roman period in southern England. Five skeletons have already been discovered near the site of a Roman villa as part of previous excavations; will you be part of this year’s discoveries? Spend the day getting your hands dirty and join in with surveying, excavation, recording finds and analysing data from this fascinating site.

A mini bus to and from the site will run from Talbot Campus. Visit the website for more information

BIG living well with and beyond cancer discovery day Layne Hammerston, Ian Jones 9.30pm-4pm

WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE

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Led by Macmillan Cancer Support, Sport England, Active Dorset and BU, Dorset Living Well Active is a flagship project aiming to enable 1,000 adults living with cancer to improve their potential for health, fitness and wellbeing. This day-long event is for people living with cancer and offers expert living well talks and introductions to over 30 activity and support organisations brought together to improve the potential to live well with and beyond cancer.

Wednesday 29 June

Dementia (re)considered Michelle Heward, Samuel Nyman 10am-3pm (Re)consider your views on dementia as we showcase innovative dementia research projects, that demonstrate how social and behavioural science research and engagement can deliver effective and meaningful outcomes to improve the lives and the environments of people living with dementia.

Student Project Bank: your access to research Rachel Clarke, Charlene Steele 1pm-3pm BU’s new Student Project Bank is designed to bring BU students and local community groups, businesses or voluntary organisations together, with the aim of using research to benefit those organisations while also giving our students the opportunity to use and develop their skills. Join us to find out about BU’s research and how you can get involved.

Data is king: let’s talk about data science Bogdan Gabrys, Marcin Budka, Katarzyna Musial-Gabrys

The Ancient Maya Neil Meldrum - University of the Third Age

1pm-5pm Data science is revolutionising the world, helping to provide ideas for movies, predict weather or develop new medicines.

Researchers in data science at BU offer a workshop with talks from invited speakers, an interactive panel discussion and a chance to meet data science experts from academia and industry.

1:30pm-3pm A look at the fascinating and enigmatic civilisation of the Maya in Pre-Hispanic Mexico and Guatemala. From the beginnings, over 3,000 years ago, to the brilliance of their Classic Period between 300-800 AD, and their nadir just before the Spanish Conquest.

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Wednesday 29 June

Parallel worlds: real life vs digital personalities Elvira Bolat, supported by Barclays Digital Eagles 2pm-5pm With digital technology saturating every part of our lives, we often find ourselves living in parallel worlds – the real world and the digital world. What is the digital world and how do we exist in it? Research carried out by BU academics and students has been exploring the impact of digital technology and social media on society, the results of which will be shared in this session at the Barclays Digital Eagle Labs.

County Gates House, 300 Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH12 1AZ.

Linking students with Citizen Scientists in the quest for wildlife conservation: the Purbeck Heathlands

Invent it! A hands-on workshop Tania Humphries-Smith, Gino Abate 4pm-6pm An interactive workshop for 9–13 year olds and their parents to be inspired by product design and have a chance to develop their own ideas. Participants will be able to undertake practical modelling activities using computer design software and even print their ideas on our 3D printer. The only limit is your imagination!

DID YOU KNOW? A BU graduate, Franziska Conrad, invented the pop-up tent as part of her final year design project.

Anita Diaz 4pm-5pm Join us to explore how BU students and Citizen Scientists have united to better understand the effects of conservation management on the Purbeck Heathlands.

Working in tandem with the National Trust, the project examined how attacks by the heather beetle can be managed to increase the value of the heathlands to bumblebees.

We invite discussion on the future of the Purbeck Heathlands and suggestions for collaborative projects to inform wildlife conservation management.

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Transforming learning at school, at home and at work Stephen Heppell, Lys Johnson 6pm-7pm Researchers at BU have been exploring the impact of the physical environment on learning – everything from light and noise, to CO2 and humidity. The settings in which many people are expected to learn are alarming and show that many of these spaces can be in poor condition. Come along to find out how easy it is to change our learning environments and make an impact on students.

Wednesday 29 June

Behind the stethoscope

10 common project problems and how to solve them

6pm-7pm

David Biggins

Have you ever wondered what the life of a doctor, nurse, paramedic or midwife is really like? Join us at this event to hear a series of talks running simultaneously from different medical professionals who can tell you the facts about what their job is like and what you should do to begin thinking about your career behind the stethoscope.

Unlike most Festival of Learning events, provided you’re 14 or over, you don’t need to bring an adult with you to this event – see the website for further information.

Revolutions per minute: history and performance of protest music

6pm-8pm Businesses work on projects every day.

The aim of this session is to discuss the 10 most common causes of problems in projects and how to deal with them.

Based on established project management methods and augmented by real-life project experience, attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to increase the success of their projects.

Comedy workshop John Foster, Martin Billingham

Neil Duncan Jordan, Kevin Moloney 6pm-8pm

6pm-8pm Join us for an evening exploring the history of protest music and learn about its role in social change, drawing on key compositions from the 1930s to the present day. This event will also feature a performance from protest singers. Organised by the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Trade Union Council.

No Laughing Matter! ‘I just want to be miserable like everyone else!’ cries the lead character in HAP, who suffers from an excess of happiness, causing her to become distinctly unhappy. This interactive workshop invites people to explore aspects of wellbeing, laughter and the human condition through participatory drama and stand-up comedy techniques.

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Wednesday 29 June

BU’s big issues. The economy vs the environment: conflict or opportunity?

Adrian Newton, Juliet Wiseman, Jane Murphy, Chris Shiel, Rachel Bowen 6pm-8pm Living more sustainably, taking care of our wellbeing, watching what we eat and doing what we can to preserve the environment are ideas that many of us support, but how easy is it to change our behaviours and what does it cost? Join us to hear from some of our leading academics in the fields of sustainability, nutrition, ecology and the environment and find out how our research is making a difference to the local area and beyond. Take part in the debate and bring along your questions, thoughts and opinions about how human activities may be changing the environment and what we can do to live more sustainably, without leading to hidden costs elsewhere.

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Great opportunity to enjoy learning about all sorts of things!

Can we switch off our phones on holiday?

Barbara Neuhofer, Adele Ladkin 6pm-8pm

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Definitive guide to postmodernism Sean Beer 6:30pm-8pm

Digital technology has become central in our work and home lives. But there are also downsides to our ‘always-on’ and 24/7 connected culture. This event discusses what happens if we can no longer ‘switch off’ our phones and leave work behind. Is switching off during holidays a necessity or has it become a luxury? How can we switch off if we want to?

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The definitive guide to postmodernism. Ha, ha, ha! A seminar exploring what postmodernism might mean with reference to art, architecture and philosophy. Postmodernism is a muchused term that is at times mercurial and controversial and of potential interest to many people from philosophers to those who love the music of Bowie.

Monday 27 - Wednesday 29 June

SPORTBU WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES

Social beach sports taster activities Various

Social sports taster activities Various

Taking place at the LeAF Academy on the UK’s only indoor beach facility, these sessions are designed to give you a feel for a sport you may not have tried before! All equipment is provided, just bring along your sports kit.

Beach soccer

Monday 27 June 6pm-8pm

Beach volleyball

Have a go at a sport you’ve never had the opportunity to do before, or something you just want to know a bit more about.

All sessions are free, just bring along your sports kit. If you’re unfamiliar with the sports and want to find out more about the sessions just take a look at our website for more information.

Yball

Tuesday 28 June 6pm-8pm

Monday 27 June 6pm-7pm

LeAF Studio, Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW

Learn to run

Monday 27 June 6pm-7pm

Handball

Tuesday 28 June 7:30pm-8:30pm

Fitness classes

Wheelchair basketball

Tuesday 28 June 6pm-7:30pm

Various

Lacrosse

Come along to try a variety of free fitness classes over the course of the day including Zumba, yoga, Pilates, spinning, abs, boxercise and even martial arts. Our classes are non-competitive and the instructors will adapt the session to suit the audience so all abilities and ages are welcome.

See the website for details of when sessions are running.

Wednesday 28 June 6pm-7pm

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Events for schools & colleges

EVENTS FOR SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

MONDAY 27 JUNE

THURSDAY 30 JUNE

Health and wellbeing day

ScratchJam 2016

9:15am-2:30pm Year group: 10

Year groups: 7 & 8

This year’s event will feature a keynote speaker on digital wellbeing for teens.

Pupils will attend three workshops focusing on mental health, self-esteem and healthy relationships delivered by external speakers.

There will be two different sports taster sessions including novel ‘sports’ such as Thai Box Fit and raveminton!

ScratchJam is a programming competition using Scratch! We’ll be celebrating our fifth consecutive year of ScratchJam so bring along your talented programmers for the 2016 challenge on a mystery theme yet to be announced…

Open to schools by invitation only.

WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE Beginner’s web development Philip Wilkinson, Tasha Board, Edward Rothman 10am-5pm Year groups: 10 - 13 Design, develop, and publish your own website in a day! Workshop attendees will be introduced to topics such as: How does the internet work? As well as learning about web development languages HTML, CSS, and PHP.

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9:15am-2:20pm

Like to be involved in this event?

Please email fol@bournemouth.ac.uk

Open to schools by invitation only.

FRIDAY 1 JULY ScratchJam 2016 9:15am-2:20pm Year groups: 8 & 9 ScratchJam is a programming competition using Scratch! We’ll be celebrating our fifth consecutive year of ScratchJam so bring along your talented programmers for the 2016 challenge on a mystery theme yet to be announced…

Open to schools by invitation only.

We couldn’t run the Festival of Learning without support from the community around us, so we’d like to thank the following organisations for their support with this year’s festival.

AFC Bournemouth

Mini Professors

Analema Group

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Barclays Digital Eagles Bournemouth Borough Council Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Trade Unions Council Chartwells

Acknowledgements

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Streetscene Ltd The Kitchen University of the Third Age We Are Base

Jurassica

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FESTIVAL of LEARNING GOES GLOBAL

This year we’re taking the Festival of Learning global, with events taking place in China and Malaysia at the same time as the festival in Bournemouth.

Over the last three years the Festival of Learning has established itself as a wonderful celebration of learning and it has showcased our research and expertise to a wide and varied audience.

Building on this success, we are partnering with Sias International University in China and with Sunway University and the global technology district of Cyberjaya in Malaysia, to run events relevant to audiences in both countries.

Commenting on the new global aspect of the Festival of Learning Dr Sonal Minocha, BU’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement said;

“I’m delighted to announce BU’s very first international Festival of Learning, which will enhance our increasing global impact, and give our staff and students an opportunity to showcase their research and gain valuable experience working on international partnerships.”

The new global aspect to the Festival of Learning comes at a time when we are being recognised for our quality on the international stage, entering the top 500 worldwide universities for the first time in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015. In January BU was named as one of the 200 most international universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016.

MALAYSIA: Sunway University Cyberjaya 27 - 28 June 2016

CHINA: SIAS International University

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29 - 30 June 2016

Lego images provided by Warner Bros.

Pictures in association with Village Roadshow Pictures and LEGO System A/S

17, 18 AND 20 JUNE Festival of Design and Technology 10am-4pm See the latest product design, engineering and creative technology innovations at the student showcase for the Faculty of Science & Technology https://fodt.bournemouth.ac.uk

‌explore another world

11-14 OCTOBER BFX Various Celebrate the creative and technical achievements of the visual effects, animation and games industry through a unique programme of screenings, presentations, workshops and masterclasses. www.bfxfestival.com

OTHER BU FESTIVALS

Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)

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THINGS TO REMEMBER

• Even though our events are free to attend, we ask that you register in advance to make sure we have enough space for everyone.

• If you wish to cancel your place, simply call or email to let us know so that we can release your ticket.

• Please ensure you arrive no later than ten minutes before the event starts, so we can reallocate any spaces.

• If an event is fully booked, you are welcome to come along on the day and we will reallocate any spaces on a first come, first served basis.

• Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult whilst attending our events, unless otherwise stated.

• Please see the full terms and conditions on the website including details of our cancellation policy.

• All events are subject to change. Please check the festival website for the latest details.

• Refreshments are available to purchase on campus, or please feel free to bring your own.

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ONLINE Please don’t forget to register for events, even though they are free.

This is so we know how many people to expect.

Book online at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/fol

TELEPHONE If you don’t have internet access or would rather speak to us in person, you can call 01202 961961.

EMAIL We can answer enquiries by email at fol@bournemouth.ac.uk

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TALBOT CAMPUS The address is Fern Barrow, Talbot Campus, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB. Staff on reception in Poole House will direct you to your event.

We recommend, where possible, that you use public transport to travel to our Talbot Campus.

Free buses You can use your festival ticket to travel for free on BU buses. See the festival website for details. For details of available bus routes, please see www.thebusforbu.co.uk Yellow Buses 6a, 6b and 6c all travel to our Talbot Campus, as do Wilts & Dorset buses U1, U2, U3 and U4.

Parking There is limited parking available: Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 No public parking available Monday to Friday: 17:00 – 21:00 Public parking available on campus Saturday & Sunday: 08:00 – 21:00 Public parking available on campus

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If you have a disability and require a parking permit, email fol@bournemouth.ac.uk or call 01202 961961.

Cycling Please bring your own bike lock; bike hoops are available for you to lock your bike to.

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