Science in the Snug

Science in the Snug: Analytical Chemistry on TV- Fact or Fiction?

4:00pm - 5:00pm / Thursday 12th November 2020
Type: Webinar / Category: Alumni / Series: Science in the Snug
Add this event to my calendar

Create a calendar file

Click on "Create a calendar file" and your browser will download a .ics file for this event.

Microsoft Outlook: Download the file, double-click it to open it in Outlook, then click on "Save & Close" to save it to your calendar. If that doesn't work go into Outlook, click on the File tab, then on Open & Export, then Open Calendar. Select your .ics file then click on "Save & Close".

Google Calendar: download the file, then go into your calendar. On the left where it says "Other calendars" click on the arrow icon and then click on Import calendar. Click on Browse and select the .ics file, then click on Import.

Apple Calendar: The file may open automatically with an option to save it to your calendar. If not, download the file, then you can either drag it to Calendar or import the file by going to File >Import > Import and choosing the .ics file.

There are many programs on the TV were you see modern analytical instruments. The analyst just places a sample in or on the instrument and it appears to provide incredible results instantly including what the substance is and its full history. Is this fact or fiction?

During this lecture Professor Peter Myers will describe several key analytical techniques used in the labs at the University of Liverpool. He will explore how the techniques work, the real results that they provide and more importantly, how they relate to you and your life.
Professor Myers will take a closer look at how during this pandemic, instrumentation is being used and developed further to analyse tests, to lead to a greater understanding of COVID-19.