The Psychology of Magic: Understanding how we see the World – 7pm, Monday 25th March
For centuries, magicians have baffled audiences by performing seemingly impossible acts. One reason for this is that our perception of the world around us is itself an illusion created by our brains. Magician’s are able to exploit this disconnect between…
Swimming in an Ocean of Images – Prof Jason Swedlow – Monday 11th March 2013
In an addition to our published schedule we are very happy to host a talk from award-winning innovator Jason Swedlow. Every day scientists across the World are producing huge amounts of information and images from their work. It is difficult…
Seeing the Invisible: Inside the Human Body – 7pm, Monday 25th February 2013
Inside our bodies is a hidden world that most of us never see. But with the help of Dr. John McGhee from the University of Dundee, doctors and patients are now able to learn and share information about the human…
Eczema and Skin Disease – Fixing Faulty Genes -7pm, Monday 28th January 2013
If you suffer from eczema or one of many rare skin disorders you won’t be surprised to learn that one in six visits to doctor surgeries involve a skin condition. However, the study of our skin is one of the…
Drink and be merry for tomorrow we ..? – 7pm, Monday 26th November 2012
This talk from Prof. Graham Ogden who sits on the DrinkAware medical panel discussed just how much alcohol it is safe to drink. The guidelines were explained and volunteers from the audience tested whether they were any good at judging…
Digital Forensics vs Sex and drugs and Rock 'n' Roll – 7pm, Monday 29th October 2012
The world has gone online and with it the criminal fraternity. This talk by Dr Ian Ferguson from the University of Abertay looked at the problems faced by those who investigate and prosecute online crimes (considered under the headings of…
Making your rubbish work for you – 7pm, Monday 24th September 2012
Your left-over food could be my energy source. Research in Dundee is helping to make our rubbish work for us by taking food waste and turning it in to fuel for our homes and cars. On 24th September at the…