Our past events have covered a wide variety of subjects in the field of science.

PAST EVENTS
For details of past events, visit the links below:

			Wizards of Science – 1st Scientific Experiment Contest Are you between 12 and 16 years old? Interested in science? Then don’t miss this unique opportunity to attend the Wizards of Science – 1st Scientific Experiment Contest for science teachers and young scientists and vote for your favourite experiment! Athens: 12 & 13 April 2008
			Discovering Science Come along to our Discovering Science series of events where young researchers will take children and adults on a journey through the miraculous world of biology, chemistry and physics with a range of interactive presentations and exciting experiments! Athens: 30 March, 6 & 13 April 2008
			Muttnik – The First Dog in Space Don’t miss Niki McCretton’s second show Muttnik – The First Dog in Space, which tells the story of Laika, the dog sent into space aboard the Soviet rocket Sputnik 2 in 1957. A show for children and ... childish adults! Thessaloniki: 29 & 30 March 2008
			Space 50 We are proud to present Space 50, Niki McCretton’s milestone production that promises to take us on a remarkable voyage celebrating 50 years of space travel from the first space mission in 1957 till today. Thessaloniki: 28 March 2008
			Ten Questions Science Can't Answer (yet) How did life begin? Why is time so weird? Is the universe alive? These are just a few of the questions UK science writer Michael Hanlon raises in his latest book Ten Questions Science Can’t Answer (yet), and which he will discuss with Dr George Zarkadakis. Athens: 27 March 2008
			Science Debates – Genetically Modified Food: Benefit or Threat? Join us in a public debate on the relative merits of mass-producing food using pesticides, genetically modified food and organic farming. Athens: 27 February 2008
			Green Tourism: Revisiting the Impact of Tourism on the Environment Take part in the discussion on 'green' tourism we're organising in collaboration with the International Environmental Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (IEIHT) and find out about environmentally responsible tourism and how it can be achieved. Athens: 21 February 2008
			The 11th Hour – Film screening and panel discussion with scientists and journalists Don’t miss this groundbreaking feature film documentary on climate change that we are screening in collaboration with ECOWEEK 2008. Hollywood star and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio undertakes the role of narrator in a film that aims to raise public awareness of the serious problems facing the planet but also offers hope and potential solutions. Athens: 11 February 2008 Thessaloniki: 15–17 February 2008
			Science Digital Photography Competition – Win a digital camera! Are you aged 8–16? Do you enjoy exploring the world with your digital camera? Why not enter our Science Digital Photography Competition and see the world through new eyes! Closing date: 31 January 2008
			The Science of Christmas Why is Santa fat? How does he manage to deliver presents to over 800 million households in a single night? How did the three wise men find their way to Bethlehem? These are just a few of the questions we'll explore at the Science of Christmas, our first-ever junior science event. Thessaloniki: 10 December 2007 Athens: 16 December 2007
			Energy 2007 Join us at the Energy 2007 International Exhibition, which aims to raise awareness of renewable sources of energy and features talks by acclaimed speakers, including renowned UK scientist Ian Fells. Athens: 18–21 October 2007
			Visualise – The Beauty of Science Visualise is an innovative touring science and theatre show that allows audiences to experience the visual beauty of some of the world's most emotive science demonstrations. Interactive workshops will follow. Athens: 13 & 14 October 2007
			Environment and Ecology Legendary explorer Robert Swan OBE and Oscar-winning film, An Inconvenient Truth, are featured in this year’s EcoWeek events. Their aim is to raise public awareness and stimulate debate on a war that can still be won. Athens: 24 April, 20 May, 30 May & 3 June 2007 Thessaloniki: 3 & 4 May 2007
			FameLab Competition 2007 – Grand Final! Reserve your seat at the FameLab Final, a unique science communication competition. Ten young scientists will have just five minutes each to present the latest scientific developments – on topics ranging from biology to space technology – in an innovative and entertaining way. Athens: 2 April 2007
			Café Scientifique 2006-07 The Café Scientifique concept provides a unique forum for the discussion of topical and thought-provoking scientific issues in a way that is much more relaxed, informal and accessible than a public lecture. No scientific background is necessary – just an interest in the topic for discussion. Athens & Thessaloniki: June 2006–March 2007
			The Magic of Science We are delighted to invite you to our Magic of Science series of workshops, where you'll be able to take part in a range of entertaining and educational demonstrations ... and experience true scientific magic! Thessaloniki: 6–25 March 2007 Athens: 14–25 March 2007
			Medi@terra 2006: Gaming Realities We are pleased to announce our participation in Medi@terra 2006, where we will be presenting some of the latest trends in British electronic, video and internet games along with their creators. 4–8 October 2006, Athens
			Film screening: A Stem Cell Story Your chance to see EuroStemCell’s award-winning short documentary and meet scientists working at the frontier of stem cell research. The 15-minute screening (in English with Greek subtitles) will be followed by an open question and answer session with leading stem cell scientists. Admission free. Refreshments provided. All welcome! Find out more about the documentary or watch it online. 19 September 2006, 8.30–9.30 p.m., Bratsera Hotel, Hydra Town
			ZeroCarbonCity: Reacting to climate change We invite you to a series of events and activities as part of the ZeroCarbonCity global campaign, which is designed to raise awareness and stimulate debate about climate change and the energy challenges facing the world’s largest cities, including Athens. 2005–2006
			Greece Goes Green at the Ecolife Festival Want to find out more about the environment? Visit our stand, as well as the ZeroCarbonCity Poster Exhibition, at the Ecolife Festival, and learn all about global footprinting and global warming through a range of stimulating educational activities, including interactive games and food tasting experiments! 23–26 June 2006, Athens
			Café Scientifique 2005 A series of open debates on how science can bridge the communication gap between the scientific community and the public. 25 October, 10 November & 1 December 2005, Athens
			Science Photography Competition The Greek branch of Euroscience, the European association for the promotion of science and technology, in co-operation with the British Council, is organising a Science Photography Competition for children aged 8 to 11 and 12 to 15. Closing date: 30 October 2005
			UK summer programmes for young people The British Council Greece is organising two UK summer programmes for young people: European Youth Partnership Project, 5–12 August 2005 UNA Exchange Summer Camp, 16–30 August 2005
			Café Scientifique 2005 A discussion with Richard Gregory, Professor of Neuropsychology and author of the book Eye and Brain: The Psychology of Seeing, on the role that illusion plays in the perception and interpretation of our world. 17–18 May 2005, Athens
			Crack it! To celebrate Simon Singh's visit to Athens, we asked him to devise an encrypted message for us. Congratulations to everyone who entered our exciting code-breaking competition! And the winners are ...
			Meet Simon Singh Meet the internationally acclaimed science writer and author of the best-sellers Fermat's Last Theorem and The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Code-breaking. 11–12 April 2005, Athens
			Earthquake Engineering Workshop A pilot three-day multilateral workshop for university students. 21–23 March 2005, Athens
			Exploring the Solar System Exhibition Our exciting interactive worldwide touring exhibition on British space research achievements. 10 January–13 February 2005, Athens 20 February–20 March 2005, Thessaloniki
			Einstein Year As a part of the worldwide celebrations taking place in 2005 to mark Einstein Year, we invite physics fans of all ages to take part in a series of events and physics workshops that highlight the contribution of physics to society. Throughout 2005
			Café Scientifique 2004 Mars: Red or Dead? A discussion about the latest breakthroughs in planetary missions and space research. 13 October 2004, Athens