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Join us to learn:
About sleep apnoea, how to spot warning signs, and why early detection matters, using simple tools and fun activities to help improve sleep and overall health.
How tiny fruit flies help scientists understand how our bodies grow and work, revealing big insights into human health.
About sleep apnoea, how to spot warning signs, and why early detection matters, using simple tools and fun activities to help improve sleep and overall health.
How tiny fruit flies help scientists understand how our bodies grow and work, revealing big insights into human health.
The Silent Night: Why Your Snore is More Than Just Noise.
Uche Ani
(PhD Student, Medway School of Pharmacy, Universities of Greenwich and Kent)
This talk explores sleep apnoea, a common but often missed condition linked to snoring, tiredness, and health risks. Using real examples from Nigeria and the UK, you’ll learn how it’s spotted with simple tools like STOP-Bang. Through quick quizzes, case studies, and interactive activities, you’ll discover how to recognise warning signs and why early detection matters, helping people get the right care sooner and improve their sleep and overall health.
Good things come in small packages: What fruit flies can teach us about reproduction—and ourselves
Dr Fani Papagiannouli
(Lecturer in Biological Sciences/Stem Cell and Developmental Biology)
Mihal Prenga
(PhD student, Medway School of Pharmacy, Universities of Greenwich and Kent)
When you think of fruit flies, you probably don’t think of science—but these tiny insects have helped drive discoveries for over 100 years. They share many genes with us and can even react to alcohol and caffeine like humans. In this talk, we’ll explore how studying fruit fly reproduction and cells reveals how our bodies grow and function. You’ll discover how something so small can unlock big insights into human health—and maybe see those kitchen visitors in a whole new light.
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