On 5th April, doctoral students Paul Mardling and Alex Andrews spoke at the Barnsley Skeptics in the Pub in The Old No.7 cellar bar.

Their talks were entitled 'I didn't expect that when I pulled it!' and was about the use of auxetic materials in tissue engineering and ‘Could your toothbrush save your life?’ about the links of poor dental hygiene and strokes, respectively.

Skeptics in the Pub is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and social networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and other like-minded individuals. The usual format of meetings includes an invited speaker who gives a talk on a specific topic, followed by a question-and-answer session.