Science festival to be held at pubs in town

The Pint of Science festival runs from 19 to 21 May

A national science festival for researchers to share their discoveries is coming to a string of pubs in an area of Surrey.

Pint of Science is taking place across the UK, including in Guildford, from Monday night until Wednesday.

More than 15 scientists are to discuss topics including health, AI and the environment at pubs in the town.

The non-profit festival, which launched in 2012, said its aim was to give a space to researchers and the public to talk about research in a relaxed environment outside of "mysterious laboratories or daunting dark lecture theatres".

Seven presentations are being held in Guildford as part of the event, at The Star, Pews Bar and Courtyard, and The Green Room in Wates House at the University of Surrey.

Pint of Science is being held in 42 towns and cities across the UK, including Exeter, Cardiff, Belfast and Aberdeen.