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Ethan Whyte (Kodi Smit-McPhee), a struggling worker grappling with his wife's affliction, becomes humanity's last hope when a message from a far-flung future arrives. Join us after the film for a lively panel discussion exploring the science, science fiction and aesthetics of 2067 with the film's director and the composer of the film's powerful and highly acclaimed score.
Directed by body horror master David Cronenberg, this critically acclaimed international co-production offers an unsettling lens on art, humanity and spectacle. Join us after the film for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring industrial environments and the future of human evolution.
A flop upon first release in 1982, John Carpenter’s The Thing has gained cult status and is now considered a masterpiece. Join us after the film for a lively panel discussion unpacking what we learn about ourselves and our planet through the study of ice – and what we can expect to find.
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2019, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse has been acclaimed as one of the most inventive superhero movies in years. Join us after the film for a colourful panel discussion exploring the portrayal of spiders and science in Into the Spider-Verse and the role of comic art in storytelling.
Based on the Marvel anti-hero of the same name, this cult classic is often credited with popularising the superhero movie. Over 20 years later, Blade still offers a bloody good time. Join us after the film for a lively panel discussion exploring the myth and science of vampires and bats as portrayed in films like Blade.
Thursday 29 February features PhD Researcher Rita Agha to present her thesis proposal.
Thursday 22 February features PhD Researcher Lucy Darragh to present her thesis proposal.
Insights into what the UNESCO Chair in Science Communication for the Public Goods has been and will be doing (events and research).
This Thursday, 14 December, will feature PhD Research Denis Karcher presenting on knowledge-exchange.