A event on Thursday 20th November. The event starts at 19:15.
Evening agenda
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Arrival & Coffee Exhibition
Enjoy a micro-exhibition celebrating all things coffee up on our mezzanine events space. From whole beans to individual molecules, explore coffee from a range of perspectives before our guest speaker begins. The venue bar will be open to purchase drinks.
7:15 PM - 7:30 PM | Welcome from Science Creates Outreach
Discover more about Science Creates Outreach and the charity's mission to empower the next generation of STEM professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 'The Science of Coffee - a journey to understand how to make coffee better', with Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood
It's estimated that more than 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world each day, making it the world's second most popular drink after water. Each cup is a complex blend of chemistry, physics, engineering and ecology.
In this talk, Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood explores the scientific challenges of understanding coffee, from the role of water chemistry to the physics of grinding. Through real research collaborations, they’ll reveal how scientific investigation can lead to not just an improved understanding of each brew, but also a greater appreciation of the journey from bean to cup.
8:30 PM - 8:45 PM | Q&A with Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood
Want to know more about the origins of your favourite blend? Curious how temperature affects the milk in your latte? This is your chance to ask any burning questions.
9:00 PM | Finish
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About Maxwell:
Maxwell Dashwood's fascination with coffee began in 2007 in Melbourne, Australia. Returning to the UK, he co-managed a coffee events company and opened Colonna & Small's, a Bath-based coffee shop with a focus on curated, changing coffee menus.
An acclaimed figure in the industry, Maxwell is a three-time winner of the UK Barista Championships and has co-authored numerous academic papers on coffee. He's also the co-author of "Water For Coffee," a study on the impact of water on coffee taste, and "The Coffee Dictionary," an accessible guide to coffee terminology. His most recent book, "The Business of Specialty Coffee," combines his business experiences with an exploration of the coffee supply chain.
colonnacoffee.com
maxwelldashwood.com
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About Science Creates Outreach (registered charity #1199986):
A registered STEM charity with a mission to demystify scientific careers, diversify the faces of science and empower confident problem-solvers to be our future scientists and entrepreneurs. Based in The Learning Lab at Science Creates Old Market, the charity offers behind-the-scenes tours of the on-site Deep Tech research labs, curriculum-linked hands-on workshops and conversations with STEM professionals — all to spark young people’s interest in science, innovation and entrepreneurship.
sciencecreates.co.uk/outreach/charity
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Entry requirements: 18+
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Arrival & Coffee Exhibition
Enjoy a micro-exhibition celebrating all things coffee up on our mezzanine events space. From whole beans to individual molecules, explore coffee from a range of perspectives before our guest speaker begins. The venue bar will be open to purchase drinks.
7:15 PM - 7:30 PM | Welcome from Science Creates Outreach
Discover more about Science Creates Outreach and the charity's mission to empower the next generation of STEM professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 'The Science of Coffee - a journey to understand how to make coffee better', with Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood
It's estimated that more than 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world each day, making it the world's second most popular drink after water. Each cup is a complex blend of chemistry, physics, engineering and ecology.
In this talk, Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood explores the scientific challenges of understanding coffee, from the role of water chemistry to the physics of grinding. Through real research collaborations, they’ll reveal how scientific investigation can lead to not just an improved understanding of each brew, but also a greater appreciation of the journey from bean to cup.
8:30 PM - 8:45 PM | Q&A with Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood
Want to know more about the origins of your favourite blend? Curious how temperature affects the milk in your latte? This is your chance to ask any burning questions.
9:00 PM | Finish
_______________________________________________________________
About Maxwell:
Maxwell Dashwood's fascination with coffee began in 2007 in Melbourne, Australia. Returning to the UK, he co-managed a coffee events company and opened Colonna & Small's, a Bath-based coffee shop with a focus on curated, changing coffee menus.
An acclaimed figure in the industry, Maxwell is a three-time winner of the UK Barista Championships and has co-authored numerous academic papers on coffee. He's also the co-author of "Water For Coffee," a study on the impact of water on coffee taste, and "The Coffee Dictionary," an accessible guide to coffee terminology. His most recent book, "The Business of Specialty Coffee," combines his business experiences with an exploration of the coffee supply chain.
colonnacoffee.com
maxwelldashwood.com
_______________________________________________________________
About Science Creates Outreach (registered charity #1199986):
A registered STEM charity with a mission to demystify scientific careers, diversify the faces of science and empower confident problem-solvers to be our future scientists and entrepreneurs. Based in The Learning Lab at Science Creates Old Market, the charity offers behind-the-scenes tours of the on-site Deep Tech research labs, curriculum-linked hands-on workshops and conversations with STEM professionals — all to spark young people’s interest in science, innovation and entrepreneurship.
sciencecreates.co.uk/outreach/charity
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Entry requirements: 18+