Football Fever
Thursday
25 May 2006
18:30 - 22:00
In the run-up to the World Cup, the BA, EDAB and the Dana Centre are putting on an evening of events investigating the scientific aspects of the beautiful game. Join us to get excited about this global football phenomenon.
Are You Sure Ref?
How often does the phrase, We played well enough to win but were robbed by the ref, ring out from our television screens? Clearly there is huge pressure placed on referees by players and fans, particularly as their subjective decisions have a dramatic impact on the final score. But can a crowd influence the referee's decision? Are referees tempted to make decisions which are socially desirable? Or are a referee's decisions based on fact alone. Join Professor Alan Nevill of the University of Wolverhampton to explore these issues along with David Elleray, former Premier League and international referee.
How Not To Be A Couch Potato
How important are certain foods and fluids to professional footballers? Do they actually make a difference? Can sports nutrition give you the competitive edge whether you're a weekend footballer or a gym junkie? Can we still enjoy a beer and a takeaway during the World Cup without piling on the pounds? Discuss these questions and more.
Can You Kick It?
Step up and try the motion-sensing technology that might help you bend it like the best. Can this cutting edge device turn your hit and hopes into Beckham-esque scorchers? Loyal supporters will cheer you on!
Pleas note: this involves kicking a ball; please wear appropriate footwear.*
Robot Football
Attack! Get stuck in! Hoof it! Ever wanted to be a football manager whose players do exactly what you tell them? Live the dream with a team of easily programmable robots. Play in teams to take up the robot football challenge and find out why getting a ball into a goal isn't as easy as it seems.
Round Up
Has the appliance of science improved football? Join our speakers and host for a discussion of the influence of science & technology on football, past, present and future.
Arrive early to enjoy a wide variety of delicious food and drink in our air-conditioned d.cafe, or make use of our free Internet access in the d.lounge.
*Please Note: Can You Kick It? requires participants to kick a football and you should therefore ensure that you are wearing appropriate footwear. We cannot accept any liability for accident or injury to any participant other than liability which arises from our negligence. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any participant on health and safety grounds or if a participant does not comply with the reasonable requests of the organisers. You will not be permitted to take part if, in the opinion of the organisers, you may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Are You Sure Ref?
How often does the phrase, We played well enough to win but were robbed by the ref, ring out from our television screens? Clearly there is huge pressure placed on referees by players and fans, particularly as their subjective decisions have a dramatic impact on the final score. But can a crowd influence the referee's decision? Are referees tempted to make decisions which are socially desirable? Or are a referee's decisions based on fact alone. Join Professor Alan Nevill of the University of Wolverhampton to explore these issues along with David Elleray, former Premier League and international referee.
How Not To Be A Couch Potato
How important are certain foods and fluids to professional footballers? Do they actually make a difference? Can sports nutrition give you the competitive edge whether you're a weekend footballer or a gym junkie? Can we still enjoy a beer and a takeaway during the World Cup without piling on the pounds? Discuss these questions and more.
Can You Kick It?
Step up and try the motion-sensing technology that might help you bend it like the best. Can this cutting edge device turn your hit and hopes into Beckham-esque scorchers? Loyal supporters will cheer you on!
Pleas note: this involves kicking a ball; please wear appropriate footwear.*
Robot Football
Attack! Get stuck in! Hoof it! Ever wanted to be a football manager whose players do exactly what you tell them? Live the dream with a team of easily programmable robots. Play in teams to take up the robot football challenge and find out why getting a ball into a goal isn't as easy as it seems.
Round Up
Has the appliance of science improved football? Join our speakers and host for a discussion of the influence of science & technology on football, past, present and future.
Arrive early to enjoy a wide variety of delicious food and drink in our air-conditioned d.cafe, or make use of our free Internet access in the d.lounge.
*Please Note: Can You Kick It? requires participants to kick a football and you should therefore ensure that you are wearing appropriate footwear. We cannot accept any liability for accident or injury to any participant other than liability which arises from our negligence. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any participant on health and safety grounds or if a participant does not comply with the reasonable requests of the organisers. You will not be permitted to take part if, in the opinion of the organisers, you may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.