The event featured two engaging talks by top science communicators. The first presentation explored the question, "What makes you normal?" Through an interactive presentation, and even some brain art, the talk covered statistics, genetics, evolution, and brain plasticity to uncover what makes each of us truly unique, leading to the conclusion that maybe none of us are "normal" after all...

Talk number two was a high-energy finale, that took students on a wild tour of the digestive system, following the journey food takes from mouth to toilet. It opened with explosive demonstrations showing just how much energy food contains, then plunged into a stomach-churning look at digestion, featuring vivid (and occasionally nauseating) demos and real footage from inside the body — images I’m sure I won’t be forgetting anytime soon – as much as I might want to 🤮.

The students had an amazing time and represented SVS incredibly well. We can't wait for next year's event!