Do you want to find out more about the state of nature in our cities and why it is important?

Then join us at Dundee Science Centre for a discussion about urban wildlife and ecosystems hosted by Rebecca Wade from The University of Abertay Dundee. Rebecca will talk about urban ecosystems and why she thinks we need to support and conserve these systems.

Rebecca will suggest ways in which complex and exciting urban spaces can be designed that support people, biodiversity and buildings and may even help with adaptation to climate change.

During this Cafe Science Extra event you will be able to ask Rebecca your questions and start conversations about your experiences of local urban nature. This should be a thought-provoking talk that will encourage everyone to think more about the urban world around them.

Everyone is welcome to this free event at the Dundee Science Centre’s award-winning Infusion Coffee Shop, Greenmarket, Dundee. Doors open at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start.

New Cafe Science Programme available

Cafe Science Dundee and Cafe Science Extra are pleased to announce the topics and speakers for our brand spanking new third season! You can download the full programme here.

We are really proud of the range of topics that will be covered and the excellent speakers that you will get to meet at our events. We hope to see you at an event soon!

Do you know there is an invisible army helping us to clean up the planet? Join us at Café Science Dundee in our NEW venue – Chambers Café on South Tay Street (map) to learn about the incredible powers of tiny living organisms – microbes – and their roles in shaping our environment.

The Earth is under ever-increasing threat from pollution often created to support a massive human population. Microbes represent a more environmentally-friendly method of cleaning up pollution. They have many special abilities that allow them to treat and reduce levels of radioactive material, pesticides and industrial waste.

Professor Geoff Gadd from the University of Dundee will outline how these tiny microscopic species can be harnessed to protect the Earth’s diverse environments, as well as the recycling of materials and reclamation of polluted habitats.

If you missed this talk, then view it on our YouTube channel! Click below to watch the first part of Geoff’s talk.