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24th Sept: Alice Turk, Professor of Linguistic Phonetics
(School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences)
Would you like to spend some time reading in beautiful surroundings?
Would you like to reflect on how you read both literary and non-literary writings?
Then join JL Williams and Daphne Loads of the University of Edinburgh at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh on the morning of Wednesday 14th August, 2019.
This mini-exhibition is showcasing the current technological developments allowing for further exploration of Outer Space (from Scotland), contrasted with the development of conceptual ideas and scientific enquiries into the understanding of the Universe.
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Science fiction authors will present their latest short tales to be published in Scotland in Space this autumn by Shoreline of Infinity. These authors will offer short readings of their stories and discuss the questions these pose on the social implications of Scottish space exploration and offer meaningful pointers to how the country can explore space in an inclusive and non-exploitative manner. The seminar will also include short talks by academics who have written accompanying essays which offer background scientific, social and literary information to the science fictional tales.
A fascinating free new exhibition – part of a year-long series of events - opens in Edinburgh aiming to establish Charles Piazzi Smyth’s place in Edinburgh’s history.
The exhibition, housed in Edinburgh’s iconic Nelson Monument, presents Piazzi Smyth’s photography, paintings and drawings, alongside a newly commissioned short film and interviews in what will be the first major exhibition in Edinburgh dedicated to the forgotten astronomer. Article here: https://edin.ac/2vO00t6
As part of Collective’s regular programme, the tour on 23td May will be given by a SDOS member, Matjaz Vidmar.
More details will be available soon.
THE EVENT IS FREE, BUT BOOKING A TICKET IS COMPULSORY.
Tickets will be released 1 month prior to the event.
Officially launching the new Curious Edinburgh Astronomy Tour.
More details will be available soon.
THE EVENT IS FREE, BUT BOOKING A TICKET IS COMPULSORY.
Tickets will be released 1 month prior to the event.
The development of the tour was kindly supported by the IoP in Scotland and British Society for History of Science Outerach Grants.
Scottish first “Space Up” unconference, bringing together in an informal environment academics, professionals, entrepreneurs, communicators, – in short everyone who cares about Outer Space!
For more information and tickets see: http://spaceup.org/glasgow/