posted by Shabnam Wasim, Public Engagement Assistant, University of Dundee
The Margaret Harris Lecture on Religion
‘Veils, Values and Voices: Religion and the Public Space’ – Professor Mona Siddiqui OBE
Venue/Address Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee
Date and time 11 November 2015, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
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At a time when much of the western world is trying to understand and situate the role of religion in the public sphere, Islam has probably become one of the most easily identifiable images of religious life in our urban societies. Yet the visibility of Islam has become problematic for many who see the faith and its followers as being opposed to the freedoms of liberal democracies. The diversity of religious belief systems co-existing in society requires an active commitment to certain values. Diversity should not mean that as a society, we hold nothing in common.
Admission price Free
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World Cultural Council Special Lecture
‘Building stars, planets and the ingredients for life between the stars’
Professor Ewine F. van Dishoeck, Leiden Observatory, Leiden University, The Netherlands
Venue/Address Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee
Date and time 18 November 2015, 1pm – 2pm
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One of the most exciting developments in astronomy is the discovery of planets around stars other than our Sun. More than a thousand exo-planets have now been detected, but how do these planets form and why are they so different from those in our own solar system? Which ingredients are available to build them? Thanks to powerful new telescopes, astronomers are starting to address these age-old questions scientifically. In this talk, an overview will be given of how stars and planets are born in the extremely cold and tenuous clouds between the stars in the Milky Way. These clouds also contain water and a surprisingly rich variety of organic material. How and where was the water formed that is now in our oceans on Earth? Can these organic molecules end up on new planets and form the basis for pre-biotic material and eventually life?
Prof van Dishoeck is winner of the World Cultural Councils’ 2015 Albert Einstein World Award of Science, which was created as a means of recognising men and women whose exceptional scientific and technological achievements have brought progress to science and ensuing benefit to mankind.
Admission price Free
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World Cultural Council Special Lecture
‘Being an ambassador through music’
Professor Milton Masciadri, Hugh Hodgson School of Music, University of Georgia, USA.
Event/activity/description
Winner of the 2015 World Cultural Council’s Leonardo da Vinci world award of Art, The recognition is for Professor Masciadri’s extraordinary and multi-faceted career as a performing artist, cultural ambassador, educator, international leader and author. In particular, his contributions towards disseminating culture as a UNESCO Artist for Peace and his extensive work mentoring and teaching new generations of young musicians.
In this exciting event, Milton Masciadri will talk about his life and work and give a recital on the double bass, accompanied by Dr Martha Thomas on the grand piano.
Admission price Free
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The Dundee Christmas Lecture
‘Ian Rankin in conversation with Professor Sue Black’
Venue/Address Dalhousie Building
Date and time 28 November 2015, 6pm – 7pm
Event/activity/description
The Dundee Christmas lecture is a joint lecture with Dundee City Council, a tradition which started in 2007. This year, we bring you Ian Rankin who will be discussing his life and work with our very own Professor Sue Black. Ian’s latest book, Even Dogs in the Wild which hits the shelves early November will be available to buy after this exciting event – bag yourself a signed copy for an extra special Christmas gift!
Admission price Free
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Telephone No 01382 385108/388154
Email events@dundee.ac.uk
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