June 2007
Internet Dating
5 June 2007, 19:00 - 21:00
Create a profile, upload a picture, write a witty yet lovable blurb and you’re away – thousands of potential dates waiting for you... But how do people communicate without body language? And how do you write the perfect profile?
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
6 June 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Statistics look authoritative, but their flexible relationship with the truth makes them perfect fodder for politicians, journalists and advertisers. What tricks are used to make policies more appealing, opinions more bona fide and hair more shiny? Discuss with experts.
Are Fatherless Children Inconceivable?
7 June 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Three years ago, scientists created a mouse with two mothers. Now they’ve made artificial sperm from stem cells. So how long will it be before a ‘fatherless’ human child is born? Quiz our experts about the science – and ethics – of future fertility treatments.
Environmental Refugees
12 June 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Climate change is resulting in mass migration. Disappearing Pacific islands and expanding deserts have catastrophic social impacts. Those contributing least in terms of emissions are now facing the consequences. Think global justice – what should we do about environmental refugees?
Dinner@Dana: Angels, Demons, Antimatter
13 June 2007, 18:30 - 20:30
Antimatter has fuelled the plots of many stories, including Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons. Physicist Rolf Landua will explain the science that fiction cannot imagine. Brace yourself for some strange truths and an imaginative menu inspired by the talk!
Refugee Doctors
14 June 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
There are over a thousand refugee doctors in the UK. What barriers and challenges do they face and where are they from? What choices must they make? Come and discuss the issues with those directly involved as part of Refugee Week 2007.
Teenage blues — whatever
19 June 2007, 19:00 - 21:00
Teenagers have a reputation for being moody, when hormonal surges turn a delightful child into a petulant adolescent. But many young people experience severe depression. Find out how the developing brain struggles with the transition between childhood and adulthood.
Web 2.0
20 June 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
How will the likes of MySpace, Wikipedia and Skype change the way we live, have fun and do business? Is it really a whole new edition of the World Wide Web or just marketing hype? Talk about the future with experts.
Mashup Music
21 June 2007, 19:00 - 21:00
In contrast to traditional methods used by the multi-million-dollar music industry, new technology is revolutionising the way music gets to the masses. Investigate the whys and wherefores of this phenomenon and how you might use it to your advantage. Performance follows.
Green Olympics?
26 June 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Massive preparations are under way for Beijing 2008 and London 2012. Both cities are striving to stage ‘green’ games. But how sustainable can the games be? Find out whether current efforts will lead to sustainable success or ‘greenwash’.
Talking therapies: All in the mind?
27 June 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
The trauma of divorce, death or being made redundant; an irrational fear of spiders; a terrifying experience. You go through hell. Medicines help – but is there another way? Talking therapies are just that – talking and listening. Do they work?
Mind and Body 2025
28 June 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
What will everyday healthcare look like in 20 years’ time? Could enhancement technologies be commonplace? Will stem-cell technology have provided us with new organs? Have your say... Actors present future scenarios, before opening up discussion.