2019 is the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements, one of the most significant achievements in science. To celebrate this, a group of chemists at the OU reveal their favourite element in the Periodic Table and explain why they like it so much.

“What is your favourite element?” may seem an easy question but it is hard to single out only one. Each element has its own distinctive properties and it’s amazing in its own way.

This talk will contain some awesome chemistry of metals and non-metals.

If you have questions, please email your questions to STEM-News@open.ac.uk

If you can't join us in person, please select the online attendance ticket to join us remotely.

http://stadium.open.ac.uk/stadia/preview.php?whichevent=3407&s=1

Or follow us on Facebook, @TheOpenUniversitySTEM where we will also live stream the lecture.

FAQs

Is there an age restriction for the event?

Everyone is welcome to attend the event regardless of age, however, please be aware that all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult and will be the responsibility of that adult throughout the event.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

By Car: The campus postcode is MK7 6AA and there is lots of free parking available on campus, with disabled parking available immediately outside the event venue.

By Bus: Service 11/11a and 12/12a (Z&S Transport), Service 70 (Arriva), Service 15 (Vale Travel) public buses run frequently from the train station through various suburbs of Milton Keynes and to The Open University.

By Train: The campus is 4 miles from Milton Keynes Central railway station, served by the West Coast Mainline between Birmingham and London (Euston). Taxis can always be found outside the railway station. The Open University is five to ten minutes drive from the station.

When you arrive: OU GO is a 3D map guide of the Milton Keynes campus that you can download onto your mobile.