You are warmly invited to attend the Archbishop Holgate's School annual Science Lecture on Tuesday 15th March 2016.

1. An opportunity to see inside the
National Science Learning Centre!
Be entertained!
… amazed!
… excited!
… challenged!
Transition Metals,
Elements for All Seasons
by Dr Jason Lynam
Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the
University of York. His research interests are based around
mechanistic organometallic chemistry as applied to catalysis
and therapeutic inorganic chemistry.
on Tuesday 15 March 2016
at 7.30pm in the National Science Learning Centre,
University of York
Hear a leading Scientist giving an illustrated 45-minute lecture
on popular Science with simulations, demonstrations and
an opportunity for questions
Refreshments afterwards

2. About the Lecture
Chemists make life better. One way is by playing an important part in the design and
understanding of new therapeutic treatments. Transition metals have a rich chemistry
and many can interact with the body in fascinating ways, come and find out more.
Whether you’re 8 or 80…. have a Chemistry PhD, or never quite managed at GCSE…
there’ll be something for you!
How to get to the National Science Learning Centre
By car: University Road; at the roundabout near Vanburgh College follow the signs to
the NSLC. Ample parking.
By bus: First York No 4 to University Road. Alight at Vanburgh College and follow the
signs to the NSLC.
About this lecture
This lecture is the eighth of an annual series to raise appreciation of Science offered
for the community by the National Science Learning Centre and Archbishop Holgate’s
School in conjunction with RAISE, Science City York, and the University of York.
Lecture and refreshments are free of charge.
No tickets are required and all are welcome.