The Science of Space: Our Place in the Cosmos

How did the universe begin? How will it end? This talk is an introduction to the grand themes of cosmology, taking a whistle stop tour of the cosmos. Topics range from exploring where matter came from and the variety of structures, like stars, galaxies, black holes, that it forms, to the mysterious force of dark energy, that drives the expansion of the universe.

This talk is accessible for ages 10+. Older children and adults will enjoy this talk, children younger than 10 are welcome, but some may struggle with understanding the content.

Tickets are free, but prebooking is reccomended. Please note that tickets are per person attending the talk. Every attendee will need a ticket.

Robert Clemenson is a theoretical physics researcher and lecturer based at the University of Sussex and Royal Holloway, University of London. His research focusses on models of the Universe involving extra spatial dimensions, and dark matter.

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