Getting Science on Film

Join the students and educators as they explain what the innovative module 'Talking the Talk, Getting Science on Film' (or APS 279 for short!) is about.

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 much your can discover when you look and listen.

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 good idea? Here, our students discover more about how the research works and the effects it may have.

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 infestation but new research into how the bedbug creates its own nutrients could be the key to stopping them in their tracks.

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 invasive population of grey squirrels is coming from in an effort to reduce the damage they are causing.

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. New techniques mimicking this incredible skill could be the clue to detect some diseases earlier. Our students find out how this is being done, meeting a few furry friends along the way!

Join the staff, students and external experts to find out what happened during this intensive, week long module.

Unsure whether this module is for you? Watch this video to hear from those who have already taken the course.

Hear directly from the students who participated in the module.

'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 explain why it's important to use external contributors in teaching.

Film making may seem like an unusual skill for scientists to be learning, but educators from the module describe how creativity can be a really important skill for our students to explore.

Professor Mike Siva Jothy, head of the Department of Animal & Plant Sciences at The University of Sheffield describes why it's important for scientists to embark on creative modules.