In Particular

Artists and scientists alike are fascinated by the extraordinary world of nanotechnology. Join us for a journey through these concepts with an artist and a scientist, and discuss the value and importance of such collaborations.

Jeremy Ramsden will discuss the latest advances in nanotechnology while artist Julie Freeman reveals how collaborating with Jeremy has influenced her work NanoNovels - graphic artworks and stories inspired by nanoparticles. Pankaj Vadgama completes the trio as he describes how nanotechnology is revolutionising medicine.

John Hambley, who brought Julie and Jeremy together, will facilitate and give an insight into the impact of artist residencies in non-arts environments.

Is art a good way of enabling scientists to communicate their work? Or can artistic ambiguity and metaphor compromise the communication of scientific information? If we want to separate fact from fiction, where does the truth lie? Come along and join the discussions.

Speakers

Julie Freeman, artist - currently artist in residence at the Nanotechnology Centre, Cranfield University
Jeremy Ramsden, Chair of Nanotechnology, Cranfield University
Pankaj Vadgama, Director of the IRC in Biomedical Materials, Queen Mary College

Facilitator:
John Hambley, Creative Services Manager, HAPPEN

Our dialogue events confront the biggest topics in science head-on. Whether you’re new to a subject or a well-versed authority, dialogue events are your chance to have your say on issues that matter with experts and with each other.
Talk your heads off, voice your views and open your mind to different opinions as we serve up a slice of the most challenging topics in contemporary science.

This event is organised by: The Science Museum