2 June 2006

RSA Coffeehouse Challenge in Dundee

A group of academics and students at the University of Dundee will be bringing intellectual debate to their coffee break this afternoon (Friday) when they take part in a discussion inspired by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts Coffeehouse Challenge.

The discussion on sustainability in the context of a university is being organised by Professor Sonja Gallhofer of the Department of Accountancy and Business Finance.

"Coffeehouses have a long history of being places where people can meet, discuss, debate and generate ideas," she said. "The Coffeehouse challenge is aimed at encouraging people to come together for a coffee and a conversation on a particular topic. We have chosen to discuss sustainability."

The meeting will take place in the Tartan Coffee House in Perth Road, Dundee on Friday June 2 at 3.30pm.

NOTES TO EDITORS

The RSA was set up in 1745 and encourages the development of a principled and prosperous society. Its first Coffeehouse Challenge was launched in 2004 to help people come together over coffee to discuss issues they care about. More information is available at the RSA website http://www.thersa.org/chc2006/

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