Cafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to have a conversation about the latest ideas in science and technology. Meetings have taken place in cafes, bars, restaurants, theatres, libraries and even out of doors, but always outside a traditional academic context.

The first Cafes Scientifiques in the UK were held in Leeds in 1998. From there, cafes gradually spread across the country. Currently, some seventy or so cafes (in the UK) meet regularly to hear scientists or writers on science talk about their work and discuss it with diverse audiences.

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There are Cafes Scientifques throughout the world building awareness and understanding of science and technology.

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Cafe Scientifique National Contact and list of clubs

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http://cafescientifique.org/uk

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