Events

Exciting News!! We are now taking bookings for our next big event! 26th May 2012.

This event is open to members and non-members; families with children over the age of 8 are welcome to join us. Prices for this event are set as follows: Members - £20; non-members - £30 and under 18's - £10

The day will consist of two parts, a boat session (morning or afternoon) and a lecture. Each boat session will last approximately 3 hours and will involve the following activities:

• Using historical methods to take measurements of light penetration through the water;
• Use of digital meters to take temperature and salinity at a number of water depths;
• Use of a net system, dragged along the seabed to capture samples of plant and animal life. Delve in and see what you can find;
• Sampling different locations within the estuary and findings discussed with particular reference to the impact mans activities can have upon the environment;
• Wide range of data collected using state of the art equipment; and
• Tow a net to collect samples of plankton which can then be viewed using the onboard microscope.

The lecture will be held between 12:45 and 13:45 in one of the main lecture theatres and be presented by one of the Professors at the NOC, the topic will be "Exploring life at volcanic vents in the deep sea."

If you have a preference for a morning/afternoon session, we will endeavor to get you on your chosen one. You can register your interest for this event but confirmation of attendance must be received through us by the 16th April 2012 so that we can confirm with the NOC.

So book your place now!

All confirmed bookings require payment, and details of how payments can be made will be given when booking. 

Previous Events

29th November 2011

Genetic Disease in Humans

This lecture was given by David Robinson (PhD FRCPath) who works in the Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory and will be talking on diagnosis by DNA analysis. The lecture started 19:00 with a finger buffet and was followed by the talk at 19:45.

It proved to be a popular event with over 40 people attending!

23rd September 2011

Wilderness and Foraging Event

In September members gathered just north of Salisbury for a day of wild food foraging run by Wilderness Survival Skills (http://www.wilderness-survival.co.uk).

The event took in a 5 hour walk of the Great Ridge in Wiltshire stopping along the way to identify various sources of food, medicines and flora suitable for survival situations.

The group discovered a plethora of uses for trees, roots, leaves and berries. Personal tastes varied within the group but hairy bitter-cress, water pepper and wood sorrel all seemed to be firm favourites. After spotting several examples of mushrooms, “fungal fear” set in as the minefield that is amateur fungal identification became apparent. 

The medicinal products of plants were also explored ranging from wound healing, intestinal problems, insect repellents and depression.

Despite the attempts of the rain at the end of the afternoon it was an enjoyable and informative day out coming to terms with the offerings of the British countryside.

Since the event seemed popular and sold out quickly, Wessex branch are considering running it again and anyone interested should contact wessex@societyofbiology.org.

Future Events.

Events in May

• 26 May

  Wessex Branch Event - Discover Oceanography

  Location : National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

  A fun filled day where you get the opportunity to get involved with aspects of oceanography. You will get involved with taking water and plankton samples, instrumentation and sampling plants and animals living on the seabed! A talk will be held in the lecture theatre on "Exploring life at volcanic vents in the deep sea" between 12:45 and 13:45

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