What’s in Your Pocket? The Secret Life of Smartphone Minerals!
Details
WHERE
David Keir, QUB
David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AG
Type
Workshops
WHEN
Fri 13th at 10am & 11am
SUITABILITY
All Ages
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Event Description
Ever wondered what powers the device you use every day? From cobalt in batteries to rare earth elements in speakers, your smartphone is packed with critical minerals that connect the world—but also raise big questions about supply, sustainability, and the future of technology.
Join researchers from the RiSC+ Network and iRECYCLE-Malaysia project for a hands-on workshop in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast. Explore mineral samples up close, uncover their surprising journey from mine to mobile, and discover how science is re-imagining supply chains to make them more resilient and sustainable.
Bring your curiosity—your phone will never look the same again!
Event Partners
Free
