PUBLIC EVENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
OPEN DAYS, EXHIBITIONS & FAMILY EVENTS
DREAM BIGGER DREAMS
FREE HALF TERM ACTIVITIES
MONDAY 18-FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Winter Gardens, Sheffield City Centre
The University of Sheffield in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University, will be hosting a series of exciting and interactive activities for everyone to get involved in during half term.
Dream Bigger Dreams will run over half term with a whole host of different activities to get involved in. Our Outreach team will be running some fun based activities with Professor Fluffy, including Inside out body tunic, Skeleton Scramble and some exciting science experiments. Our student groups will be bringing some of their experiments, school activities and performances to the Winter Gardens. There will also be interactive sessions run by Sheffield Volunteering and RAG. If you prefer something a little more relaxed why not come down and listen to one of our music performances from our student groups. These are just a taster and there will be many more activities.
Dream Bigger Dreams is a five day celebration showcasing the positive contributions students make to the region. So come down and get involved!
For more details about the event please go to www.sheffield.ac.uk/dream/half-term-activities.html
SHEFFIELD FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
15-24 MARCH
Various venues across South Yorkshire. Many events taking place at The University of Sheffield
The Sheffield Festival of Science and Engineering is our new celebration of science and engineering and will be held in March 2013. The Festival will include the renowned National Science and Engineering Week and will build on its success.
For more information visit: www.scienceweeksy.org.uk/
ALFRED DENNY MUSEUM
Secret Museum of Weird and Wonderful Natural History!
Open to the public on the first Saturday of every month until December 2013
Department of Animal and Plant Sciences
Artefacts include the enormous skull of an extinct man size eagle, know as the 'Terror Bird', a half porpoise, fossilised tiny flying dinosaurs, and Sun Spiders with their ferocious, poisonous jaws.
To book your visit email: r.myers@sheffield.ac.uk
SHEFFIELD ENTERTAINED EXHIBITION
The National Fairground Archive invites you to discover the entertainment heritage of the City of Sheffield
THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY - MONDAY 6 MAY
Western Bank Library Exhibition Gallery, S10 2TN
Mon-Thur 9.00am-7.00pm, Fri 10.00am-7.00pm, Sat/Sun 12.00-6.00pm (except Thurs 28 March and Mon 6 May 9.00am-5.00pm; closed Fri 29 March-Mon 1 April
Drawing on the NFA's extensive collections and with material kindly loaned from Museums Sheffield and the Local Studies Collection, this exhibition covers the world of illegitimate entertainment; the growth of the music hall and variety in the 20th century; the world of magic; early cinematograph shows and the travelling funfairs that are part of the history of the City.
Curated by Professor Vanessa Toulmin and Amanda Bernstein. Audio Visual Curator Andrew Moore
JESSOP WEST VALENTINE'S DAY EXHIBITION
From 5.00pm MONDAY 11 FEBRUARY TO 2.00pm FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY
1 Upper Hanover Street Sheffield S3 7RA
Academic and artwork explore romance, love and courtship and celebrate the enduring power of human companionship and intimacy. But there are darker elements, too. Some pieces draw attention to the pain and anxiety around intimate relationships - or the loss and lack of them. Examples from Valentine's Cards held in Special Collections are also on display. The exhibition opens up a debate about the changing expression of intimate human emotions and desires.
The exhibition also features the winner and two runners-up from a University-wide undergraduate Art Competition on the themes of the exhibition. The winning entry - 'Journey of Birth' by Jessica Forshaw (Psychology) - is a powerful set of works that represent the emotional passage experienced by women as they develop a relationship with their child during pregnancy and motherhood. The runners-up were Meera Mehta (Human Communications Science) and Mollie-Mae Dale-Collen (Landscape).
The exhibition opens at 5pm on Monday 11th February, where Valentine-themed treats will be available.
JAPAN DAY
An 'introduction to Japanese' Festival!
SUNDAY 10 MARCH, 12.00noon-5.00pm
Octagon Centre, Western Bank, S10 2TG
Come and join us for a Japanese festival with stage performances and demonstrations. Or try your hand at calligraphy and a traditional tea ceremony. We've got activities for everyone! Buy tickets from £54 at the Union Box Office or online.
Go the Facebook page for further information.
PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY ART GROUP EXHIBITION 2013
WEDNESDAY 22-FRIDAY 24 MAY, 10.00am-4.00pm
Room E32, Hicks Building, Hounsfield Road, S3 7RH
The 7th annual exhibition featuring work from staff and students across the University.
Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/physics/art-group