Can science save…football?

When:
March 31, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
2016-03-31T19:00:00+01:00
2016-03-31T20:30:00+01:00
Where:
Old Fire Station
George St
Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2AQ
UK
Cost:
£10/£6
Contact:
Science Oxford
01865810000

It’s been a terrible time for the glorious game: corruption, escalating prices and shrinking grass roots involvement. Could a more scientific approach to everything from the offside rule to deciding who hosts World Cups make it fairer and more watchable? Join hardcore Arsenal fan Marcus du Sautoy, Leeds supporter Jim Al-Khalili and statistician David Spiegelhalter as they’re refereed by follower of Grimsby Town and Manchester City Quentin Cooper to see if science really can save football…

Science Oxford staff will be on hand at half-time with oranges and a little hands-on fun.