In celebration of International Coffee Day (1 October 2017), six of the largest bioscience societies in the UK are organising a two-day public event showcasing current areas of coffee research.
Science and the Future of Coffee (Thursday evening): An evening with leading UK scientists, this event will demonstrate how science can help guide the future of the coffee industry. The public talks will be followed by Q&A session and a coffee-themed drinks reception.
Speakers and topics include:
• Dr Aaron P. Davis, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Coffee under threat from climate change
• Prof. Jeremy Haggar, University of Greenwich:
Best practices in sustainable farming, from shade-grown coffee, certification schemes to ecosystem services
• Dr Charlotte Mills, King’s College London: The impact of coffee on the health of our hearts
• Dr Claudio Avignone-Rossa, University of Surrey: Recycling coffee waste to produce energy
Free coffee exhibition (Friday morning): Scientists and coffee experts will take visitors on a coffee journey from crop to cup through a number of exhibits, experiments and interactive activities. An event in support of Macmillan Cancer Support’s national coffee morning, visitors can enjoy free coffee and show their support.
Highlights include:
• A sneak preview of how coffee waste could be the biofuel of the future
• A ‘super-tasting’ session exploring how genetics and coffee production affect our taste
• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Union Hand-Roasted Coffee showcasing their latest coffee project
• Exploration of the role of microbes in the coffee journey, from fermentation during production to bioconversion of waste
Darwin’s Coffee House: Exploring the science behind your cup of coffee
Charles Darwin House, 12 Roger Street, London
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This event ended on Friday 29th of September 2017
This event ended on Friday 29th of September 2017
Admission
'Science and the Future of Coffee' £3 - all proceeds donated to Macmillan Cancer Support. The morning exhibition is free and visitors can drop in during opening times
'Science and the Future of Coffee' £3 - all proceeds donated to Macmillan Cancer Support. The morning exhibition is free and visitors can drop in during opening times
Location
Charles Darwin House, 12 Roger Street, London
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