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…
Are we alone in the Universe or is their life on other planets? To answer this question we first need to find planets beyond our own Solar system. Dr Ken Rice, from the University of Edinburgh discussed how new planets…
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…
There is a new way to exercise if you can never find time for that trip to the gym; high intensity exercise, which is time effective and physically demanding. Dr Ross Lorimer give a short talk on the mental aspects…
Robots are no longer stuck in the fantasy worlds of science-fiction, they are here amongst us. The rise of robots often goes unnoticed as they perform everyday tasks using intelligence in the background of our workplaces or homes. This talk…
Peanut allergy affects 1-2% of children in the UK and may result in a severe or life-threatening reaction. The number of people with allergies has increased dramatically over the past 20-30 years. The reasons behind this ‘epidemic’ are unclear, but…
In our everyday interactions technology sometimes gets in the way, instead of helping us. In this talk, we will explore together the common issues of bad technology design, and how emerging and effective design approaches like Inclusive Design take account…
Why do we age? Why does ageing increase the risk of a variety of human diseases? Why is this trajectory accelerated by metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes? Will it be possible in the future to defer…
In a change from our printed programme we are delighted to announce this talk from Prof Chris Spray (University of Dundee) that will explore the values of our rivers and waterways. Rivers and wetlands form a vital part of…
Cancer affects us all. The chance is, you know someone with cancer or who has had cancer. Luckily most of us today also know someone who is living with cancer and not dying from cancer. There is no doubt that…