RSE in focus: August 2024
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Welcome to the August 2024 edition of RSE in Focus! This month, explore the programme for our upcoming festival of knowledge, Curious!
Curious
Curious is a month away, so make sure you've checked out the programme and booked your free tickets! Engage with leading thinkers and ignite your curiosity through this programme of free talks, workshops, tours, and exhibitions.
Talks
Monday 2 September | 14:00 | Hybrid
What would our world look like amid a series of catastrophic events? Join our thought-provoking panel with experts, creatives, and activists as we explore this pressing question. From self-replicating robots to devastating floods and pandemics, we’ll examine the existential threats to humanity and our planet. Can we find hope in action?
Monday 9 September | 18:00 | Hybrid
We often view debate as a tool for making decisions, but it's the way we debate that truly shapes those outcomes. In an increasingly polarised world, our current methods of discussion are hindering our ability to find solutions to critical issues. Join us as we?explore how to transform our debates.
Friday 6 September | 15:30 | Hybrid
By 2039, over one million people in the UK will be living with dementia. Join our expert panel as we delve into the causes of dementia, focusing on the critical role of brain blood vessels and vascular health. Discover the latest advancements in understanding, diagnosing, and treating dementia, and hear directly from individuals living with the condition.
Exhibitions
Gain unprecedented access to the University of St Andrews’ enormous collection of observatory photographic plates at this mesmerising installation, and find yourself amongst the stars and galaxies of our southern hemisphere.
Recent data shows?that individuals aged 16 to 29 are over twice as likely to experience chronic loneliness compared to those over 70. Delve into the experiences of young Scots' at this exhibition showcasing their creative expressions.
Workshops
Saturday 14 September |?10:30 |?Dundee Botanic Garden
Discover the fascinating intersection of art and science at our upcoming event featuring the Analemma Sculpture at?the University of Dundee's Botanic Garden.
Wednesday 11 September | 17:00 | In person, RSE
Food is a global challenge affecting the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants. In this interactive workshop, explore the challenges and opportunities in the food sector by examining diverse viewpoints, asking questions, and setting priorities.
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Attend our upcoming joint event
Tuesday 10 September | 17:30 | Reid Concert Hall, University of Edinburgh
What might a truly global mobilisation for migrants' rights, women’s rights, and reproductive rights look like? This joint Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Young Academy of Scotland (YAS), Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA), and Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh (IASH) event will run between 17:30 and 19:00 at the Reid Concert Hall, University of Edinburgh.
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