ACADEMICS from the University of Reading (UoR) and beyond will be sharing their ground-breaking research with pub regulars during a series of fascinating events next week.

The international three-day Pint of Science festival (May 20-22) will see thousands of scientists simultaneously bringing their research out of the lab to share with the public.

Following the festival theme of ‘What Next?’, academics from the UoR will join experts to discuss topics including ageing, climate change and language.

PhD student Chanida Fung, the event co-ordinator, said: “Reading’s second Pint of Science is gearing up to be bigger, better and more jammed-packed with science.

“We have some brilliant talks lined up this year, so this is an amazing opportunity for Reading locals to hear about the cutting-edge research going on, straight from the scientists themselves.”

Tickets for each event are £4 and start at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

Visit: pintofscience.co.uk/events/reading for more information.

May 20:

The Outlook, 76-78A Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ

Pint of Science - Chemistry in Action. Aacdemics from the University of Reading and beyond discuss how chemistry can be used to build a more sustainable future for us all.

Event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

Walkabout Reading , Wiston Terrace, off Friar Street, Reading RG1 1DG

Pint of Science - From Language Learning to Loss. Learn how bilingualism helps the train the brain, and what happens when language is lost.

Event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

Smokin Billy's, 61 St Mary's Butts, Reading RG1 2LG

Pint of Science - How Did I Get Here? Take a look back through the history of our species to answer one of the greatest questions ever asked.

Event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

May 21:

The Outlook, 76-78A Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ

Pint of Science - The Power of Lasers. Find out how lasers can be used to test jet engines, treat cancer and make miniature stars.

Event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Room, Station Approach, Reading, RG1 1LY

Pint of Science - The Heroes and Villains in Our Veins. Why is snake blood so dangerous when it gets into our blood? What causes the risk of cardiovascular disease? Find out more about how this complex system works.

Event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

Walkabout Reading , Wiston Terrace, off Friar Street, Reading RG1 1DG

Pint of Science - Brain Cells & Worms v. Dementia & Parkinson's! Find out how our understanding of these devastating diseases is being developed.

Event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

Smokin Billy's, 61 St Mary's Butts, Reading RG1 2LG

Pint of Science - Our Shared Planet. What is nature, and why is it so important that we protect it? Find out in three fascinating talks.

Event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

May 22:

The Outlook, 76-78A Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ

Pint of Science - Building Blocks for a Cleaner Life. Learn about how new self-repairing materials are being developed by the University of Reading.

Event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

The Three Guineas - Firefly Cellar Room, Station Approach, Reading, RG1 1LY

Pint of Science - Growing Old Gracefully: From Bones to Games. What happens when we grow old? How does ageing affect our physical and mental health? How can modern technology help?

Talks start at 7.30pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

Walkabout Reading , Wiston Terrace, off Friar Street, Reading RG1 1DG

Pint of Science - Brain Control: Hormones to Computers. How do natural hormones control our social behaviours? And how could we, in the future possibly control computers with our minds?

Talks start at 7.30pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

Smokin Billy's, 61 St Mary's Butts, Reading RG1 2LG

Pint of Science - Welcome to the World of Tomorrow. We are living through a period of rapid change, but how do we know what’s going to happen? What will it mean for us and the other species living on this planet?

Talks start at 7.30pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

May 23:

BrewDog Reading, 11 Castle Street, Reading RG1 7SB

Pint of Science - Creative Reactions in Reading - Music Night. live music performances by Dolly and the Clothespegs and Captain Batgirl, talks by scientists and artists with featured speaker Professor Ellie Highwood and hands-on activities.

Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk

May 24:

BrewDog Reading, 11 Castle Street, Reading RG1 7SB

Creative Reactions in Reading - Comedy Night. comedy improv’ performances by The Free Radicals and Rhodders, talks by scientists and artists with featured speaker Dr Veronica Giacintucci, and hands-on activities.

Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £4. https://pintofscience.co.uk