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Biomedical science goes under the spotlight in At-Bristol
18 July - 29 August 2005
From 18 July to 29 August 2005, At-Bristol will showcase forty of the best
entries submitted to Imagine, an amateur photographic competition run by
the Wellcome Trust and the BBC.
From human cloning to 'Magical Maggot Chemistry', this stunning and
thought-provoking touring exhibition demonstrates the broad spectrum of
thoughts and opinions about the role of biomedical science in today's
society.
Think back to a world without antibiotics, the contraceptive pill,
vaccinations or even aspirin. Developments in biology and medical science
have brought us new drugs and technologies that have changed our lives,
expectations and the way we view our bodies and health. So what does the
future have in store? Individuals and school groups from around the
country were asked to submit photographs and captions to reflect how they
think science is changing us – our minds, our bodies and the world around
us.
Winning entries were announced at an exclusive prize-giving event at
London’s Royal Albert Hall earlier this year and the exhibition has been
touring the country’s top science centres since March. Imagine will on
display in At-Bristol from 18 July in the IMAX Theatre foyer and
Christopher Parsons Concourse. The exhibition will be open during normal
working hours and is entirely free of charge. For more information about
Imagine and for a breakdown of all tour dates and venues please view
www.wellcome.ac.uk/imagine
To contact the At-Bristol Press Office, please call Annabel Iles:
Tel: 0117 915 7152, fax: 0117 915 7200 or email
annabel.iles@at-bristol.org.uk
Note to Editors:
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At-Bristol, a registered
charity, has won 13 awards since opening in 2000 including the Good
Britain Guide 2001’s ‘Family Attraction of the Year’ and ‘Large Attraction
of the Year’ in the England in Excellence Awards South West. It consists
of three attractions:
Explore-At-Bristol - a hands-on science centre, IMAX® Theatre-At-Bristol
- the largest cinema screen in the west of England and Wildwalk-At-Bristol
- a journey from the origins of life to the ends of the Earth.
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It is a Landmark
Millennium Attraction whose principal partners include the Millennium
Commission (£44.3 million), the South West of England Regional Development
Agency (£17.1 million) and Bristol City Council (£15.7 million).
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Imagine pictures can be viewed on
www.welcome.ac.uk/imagine
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Wellcome Trust media contact: Barry Gardner
Tel: 0207 611 7329, email:
b.gardner@wellcome.ac.uk website:
www.wellcome.ac.uk
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