9 Jun 2014
Growing up in the new Scotland: The impact of independence on the future of Scotland's children
5 Million Questions public event June 10th Although most public services pertinent to children’s lives such as health and education are already devolved to the Scottish Government, they are still likely to be transformed under a new Scotland. Also, the welfare system, its benefits and cuts remain the responsibility of the UK Government and this directly impacts family and child poverty. This remains a challenge and currently Scotland is predicted to see an increase of more than 50,000 children pushed into poverty by 2020 (according to the Institute of Fiscal Studies). However, child po...
6 Jun 2014
'Sudden Death: Getting to the Heart of the Causes' – Café Science Extra on 11th June
The inherited heart conditions that cause sudden death in young people and the diagnosis and treatment that can prevent such tragedies will be examined at the next Café Science Extra event in Dundee. Dr Anna Maria Choy from the University of Dundee will discuss the vital importance of early diagnosis of underlying heart conditions and the challenge that doctors face identifying those at risk at Dundee Science Centre on Wednesday, 11th June. She will explain how a new model for helping those affected is emerging across Scotland. “In the past, sudden death in a young person was attributed to '...
6 Jun 2014
Studio Jamming: Artists' Collaborations in Scotland
Cooper Gallery at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) will later this month present a major new exhibition that takes its cue from the live improvised excitement of musical jamming to celebrate collaborative art. Studio Jamming: Artists' Collaborations in Scotland is part of GENERATION; 25 Years of Contemporary Art in Scotland and the Glasgow 2014 Culture Programme. Adopting a diverse curatorial approach, the project comprises an exhibition, critical writing residency, and a month-long event series. It will culminate on 25th July with a 12-hour Jamming Symposium. Curator Sophia Hao ...
5 Jun 2014
Artist to sign off on residency with ‘Interactions’
American visual artist Ellen K Levy will next week mark the culmination of a residency at the University of Dundee by discussing her practice and how she was influenced by D’Arcy Thompson, Dundee’s first Professor of Biology. Ellen’s work explores biological science through mixed-media installations, forums, curatorial projects and writing. She has undertaken a short residency in the D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum at the University and, in the free public talk on Monday, 9th June, she will reflect on the profound influence of Thompson’s work on her and other artists. “...
4 Jun 2014
Campaigner to discuss state surveillance of individuals
A high-profile civil liberties campaigner will next week visit the University of Dundee to discuss the implications of Edward Snowden’s revelations about the extent of state surveillance into the lives of ordinary citizens. Tony Bunyan, Director of Statewatch, an organisation that monitors state activities and civil liberties in the European Union, will give a free public lecture entitled, ‘Spying on us all: Snowden, UK-GCHQ and USA-NSA’ at the D'Arcy Thompson Lecture Theatre from 6pm on Saturday, 14th June. Bunyan is an investigative journalist and writer specialising in justice and ho...