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11September
Science Cafe
Advance Price: £6 Students in full-time education : £0
Our regular Science Café returns once more with a veritable cornucopia of science.
Can metals cure cancer?
Dr Maria Azmanova, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Bradford
When you think of metals, you probably imagine coins, jewellery, or maybe even something dangerous like lead. But what if some metals could actually save lives?
In this talk, we’ll explore a surprising and powerful side of chemistry—how certain metals are being used to fight cancer. From the accidental discovery of platinum-based drugs like cisplatin (a breakthrough cancer treatment) to exciting new research into gold, ruthenium, and other lesser-known metals, you’ll hear how scientists are turning elements from the periodic table into life-saving medicines.
We’ll look at real-world examples, the science behind how these “metallodrugs” work in the body, and how researchers are designing the next generation of treatments. No scientific background needed—just curiosity and a willingness to discover how metals might help us win the fight against cancer.
Bringing Soft Matter Physics to Life, how hard can it be?
Professor Mike Ries, School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Leeds
Soft Matter Physics is the physics of life itself. Learn how a flea jumps, why a rubber ball bounces, and how life is built on long chain molecules. Can a solid flow and a liquid shatter? Find out in this introduction to the physics of soft matter.
All that in 10 mins…
Dr James Chandler, School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds
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