'Power to the People. What Happens When The Lights Go Out' - Dundee Arts Cafe on June 7th.

Published On Thu 2 Jun 2016 by Cara Longmuir

Two University of Dundee academics will discuss the impact of one of the UK’s wettest winters on record at the next Dundee Arts Café event.

During the winter of 2014 the UK was hit by an exceptional run of winter storms, leading to serious coastal damage and widespread flooding. Dr Irena Connon and Dr Ed Hall will discuss stories of vulnerability and resilience collected from four UK communities, at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum on June 7th.

Dr Connon said, “The loss of power affected remote and urban communities. The companies responsible for maintaining and repairing the electricity infrastructure asked themselves how they could improve their support for communities before, during and after power cuts.

“We hope our work will help them to plan and respond effectively when future storms reach our shores.”

Dundee Arts Café is a programme of talks showcasing arts research and developments taking place locally. The series is organised by the University of Dundee in partnership with Abertay University and Leisure & Culture Dundee.

These events enable members of the public to relax and discuss the arts, from English to History, Philosophy to Architecture, and Fine Art to Product Design, with some of the leading names carrying out work in these areas in Dundee. The events last one hour, and speakers talk passionately about their work for 30 minutes before the floor is opened up to an informal discussion with the audience.

‘Power to the People – What Happens When The Lights Go Out’ takes place at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum at 6pm on Tuesday, 7th June. The event is free and open to all, but limited seating means visitors are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment. Doors open at 5pm.

For more information about the event and Dundee Arts Cafe please visit www.dundeeartscafe.co.uk.


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