Christmas Science Lecture a storming success!

On Tuesday, 30th November, an enthralled audience of 102 students and parents attended the first annual Christmas Science Lecture at Torquay Girls' Grammar School. The talk, by Professor Michael Benton (Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology at the University of Bristol), was on "The Permian-Triassic hyperthermal crisis: how heat kills" - and Professor Benton was able to show the fascinated audience how we already know what the dangers are of a warming climate, as this has happened many times in the past, with the most extreme of these being at the Permian-Triassic boundary.

Comments from parents who attended the talk included "Fantastic talk, thanks, girls enjoyed it and looking forward to the next one", and "Thank you for organising this evening's talk. It was fascinating, and an amazing opportunity for the children (and adults) to hear from an expert in their field."

Head of Geology, Gordon Neighbour, said "We are deeply indebted to Professor Benton for giving up his time for our students, and showing them the science behind the headlines...". After such a successful event it is intended that there will be a TGGS Christmas Science Lecture held annually, so if you missed it, look out for next year's event!

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