Researchfest 2012
On Sunday 9th September we hosted our very first science festival for Children of the 90s participants, at Bristol's Colston Hall.
Presentations and audio
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The History of Children of the 90s
Professor Jean Golding
The past, present and future of Children of the 90s
Lynn Molloy
"In absolute awe about the fantastic findings that have come from CO90s." -a young participant via Twitter
Genetic discoveries in Children of the 90s
Dr Lavinia Paternoster and Dr Dave Evans
Reading between the headlines on the causes of obesity
Dr Laura Howe and Dr Kate Northstone
From Blood to Tooth Fairies
Dr Sue Ring
- Powerpoint slides (Office document, 4,601kB)
- Audio interview: the Children of the 90s laboratories (SoundCloud link)
"Having a fab day at the Colston Hall! Feeling very proud and privileged to be part of something amazing!" -a young participant via Twitter
Gambling and other risk-taking activities
Professor Alan Emond
Tobacco and Cannabis: The lesser of two evils, or just two evils?
Professor Marcus Munafò and Suzi Gage
Other attractions
- Sex, Drugs and Puberty Questionnaires (play with Children of the 90s data online)
- Time of our lives: Images and words of women's views of mid-life
- Posters of Research findings
- Information stalls
- The day closed with a "Question Time" panel of Children of the 90s researchers, chaired by Adam Rutherford.