These were questions asked of undergraduate students in the Department of Animal & Plant Sciences. The students had a week to create a short film for a daytime TV audience; the films needed to explain an aspect of modern biological research, and describe how it was relevant to the audience.
Go behind the scenes of the module, and watch the films they created. Less…
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It's in everybody's kitchen, but just how much cost does a loaf of bread have on the environment? Our students look into the common ingredients with some help… -
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Most people are aware of the need to conserve fresh water in a growing society, but did you know that a huge amount goes into meat production? Our students investigate… -
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There are numerous phone apps out there designed to help you monitor and improve your sleeping habits, but do they really work? Or is it the phone itself that is the… -
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How important are green spaces to the residents of Sheffield and what is the science behind this? Our students talk to a local MP about the council's plans to cut… -
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Food waste occurs on a colossal scale, and one of its far-reaching implications relates to our energy consumption. Surprisingly, in the UK the largest contribution of… -
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On the tail of invasive grey squirrels: How can scientists track the invasion of new species? Our students explain recent research that is helping find out where our… -
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Why is it so important to have green space in a city? Our students find out about the health effects of bringing the natural world into urban areas, and show just how… -
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Bed bugs: Bed bugs are everywhere, they are spreading globally into hotels, cinemas and people's houses. In the past, it has proven very hard to rid yourself of an… -
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Will science keep us young?: Are we on the edge of creating a pill that can wipe away the effects of ageing? New research suggests this could happen, but is it even a… -
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Medical detection dogs and their implications on nano-technology: The science behind how a dog uses it's sense of smell is being put to use in the medical world.… -
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Join the staff, students and external experts to find out what happened during this intensive, week long module. -
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Unsure whether this module is for you? Watch this video to hear from those who have already taken the course. -
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Hear directly from the students who participated in the module. -
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From Tom Foster 6 Months ago
Talking the Talk: Getting on Science on Film' has the benefit of being able to utilise external experts to help deliver the course. Colleagues from the university… -