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蘑菇视频 and Professor Mark Miodownik invite you to "See Stuff Differently".

The world is changing fast, and materials science is more important than you think. It's everywhere in how we do things, why we do things, and how we see the world. In this panel discussion, we gather some of the UK's brightest minds to see if they can See Healthcare Differently.

– more than aviation and shipping combined – and is a huge driver of plastic pollution. The NHS alone , with single-use items like gloves, packaging and protective gowns driving this massive demand.

Clearly, healthcare is essential for a functioning society, but the global population is only increasing, and in order for healthcare systems globally to modernise and meet demand, the sector will require even more energy, more hospitals, more medical equipment and more materials. Could advances in materials science help to keep people and our planet healthy?

Speakers:

• – EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathway Researcher at the Centre for Applied Superconductivity, University of Oxford
• –Research Associate in Medical Plastics Recycling, University of Manchester
• – Professor of Materials & Society, University College London, Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science

See Stuff Differently

See Stuff Differently is a programme that invites you to discover the materials that shape our everyday lives and explore their impact on people and the planet. As part of Professor Mark Miodownik's Professorship for Public Engagement in Science, the programme brings together materials scientists from across the UK to spark conversations, foster curiosity and encourage new ways of thinking about the material world around us.

Attending the event

• This event is free to attend, but is required
• Please note that as this is a free event, we anticipate that not everyone who reserves tickets will use them and we therefore make more tickets available than there are seats. You are highly unlikely to be refused entry but please be aware that admission is on a first-come, first-served basis and not guaranteed. Please arrive early to secure a seat
• Live subtitles will be available
• Doors will open at 6pm

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