Night of Culture 2011
Every year in October, LIFE opens its doors on the Copenhagen Night of Culture. This is a chance for the public to see what LIFE's researchers and students are working with in an exciting, informative and entertaining way.
See the photos from last year's Night of Culture at LIFE.
Come and experience LIFE
on the Night of Culture 2011
Again this year, we open the doors to the Faculty on Friday 14 October from 18:00 to 22:00.
You can see the programme in English on your mobile
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What does a master brewer do?
LIFE offers the master brewer programme in collaboration with the Scandinavian School of Brewing. Come, hear and taste. Vandrehallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40. |
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Molecules in the wild
The Gastronomic Playroom presents a popular science food show about taming the wild raw materials found in nature using modern techniques.
Tickets available from 6 pm.
Vandrehallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40.
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Deep-sea pig Carpaccio
Danish pork is more than roast pork. Hear about research in high pressure treatment for developing new products and taste deep-sea pork carpaccio. Fødevarebygningen, Rolighedsvej 30. |
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Visit the University Hospital for Companion Animals
Tour of a state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital. Hear about the latest examination and treatment options for companion animals. Tickets available from 14:00.
Dyrlægevej 16.
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The role of forests and trees in urban and rural areas
What do trees do for our climate, health and society? How do we take care of them? Join us in celebrating the International Year of Forests. Skov & Landskab, Rolighedsvej 23. |
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See how we measure your health
Hear how we measure, try a dexa scanning and get a brief talk with a dietician for good tips on eating habits. Tickets available from 18:00 Vandrehallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40. |
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New Nordic Juice Bar
Taste New Nordic Juice when the OPUS research project and Meyers Madhus bridge the gap between healthy food and tasty food. Vandrehallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40. |
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The cocoa bean’s journey around the world
Before the cocoa becomes chocolate, the cocoa bean has been on a long journey and undergone many changes. See and taste how many. Vandrehallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40 |
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YDUN apple juice
Consumer survey: Which old Danish apple varieties are best suited for apple juice? Vandrehallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40 |
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Sustainable urban planning
Try your hand at the tools used by landscape architects and city planners when developing your local area.
Vandrehallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40. |
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New Nordic Diet Crash Course for people of all ages
Prepare and eat delicious Nordic produce under the guidance of a food developer from the OPUS research project. Tickets available from 18:00.
Marmorhallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40.
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The illuminated gardens
Experience the magical atmosphere in the Life Science Gardens when trees and bushes are illuminated in every colour of the rainbow.
Álso launch of the smartphone project ”De hemmelighedsfulde haver” (Mysterious Gardens)
Grønnegårdsvej.
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Open dairy
We make yoghurt and cheese (mozzarella) and answer questions about dairy products. As usual, there is free soft ice for everyone.
Fødevarebygningen, Rolighedsvej 30.
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Biorefining – lots of proteins and fibres
Biorefining of crops cultivated in Denmark results in added value and environmental benefits. Research findings can contribute to improved product quality.
Vandrehallen, Thorvaldsensvej 40. |
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You can also experience:
Museum of Veterinary History Collection
Hear anecdotes about veterinarians and their equipment, see the museum’s horseshoe collection and other rarities.
How long can you go on a cola?
Compete against your family. The winner gets to quench their thirst.
Test your own stress
Explore your own senses and find out how we measure your nervous system’s stress reactions.
The hunt for hidden sugar
With a very simple piece of equipment, you can explore the fruit and vegetable department at LIFE to find the biggest sugar trap of all.
Enzyme hunt
Can kiwi really make your steak tender? Can milk be sweetened without adding sugar? Find answers to these questions and many more in the enzyme hunt.
Experience Bindesbøll’s beautiful main lecture hall
The main building with its vestibule and main lecture hall was designed by the architect M.G. Bindesbøll with decorations by the artist G.C. Hilker.
Bülowsvej 17, 18:00-21:00
Satisfy your hunger and quech your thirst at Café Væksthuset and at Gumle, Vandrehallen.
Read more, in English, about all the other things you can see and do all over Copenhagen on the Night of Culture at www.kulturnatten.dk
Kirsten Jenlev, - last update:13 October 2011