posted by Shabnam Wasim, Public Engagement Officer University of Dundee
Cafe Science Dundee: Health Promotion: The Road to Rehabilitation
Venue/Address Avery & Co, 34 South Tay St, DD1 1PD
Date and time Monday 21 January 2019, 7pm
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How many fruit and veg should you eat every day? The “have you had your five-a-day?” campaign is an example of successful health promotion – where people are informed to make the easy choices about their health. But what role can health promotion play in Scotland’s prison system, and how is a dentist involved in helping people in custody improve their health?
In this talk, Prof Ruth Freeman, from the University of Dundee, discusses working together with the Scottish Prison Service to support and rehabilitate people in Scotland’s prisons, starting with their teeth.
Join us at Café Science Dundee at Avery & Co. at 34 South Tay Street on Monday 21st January 2019, at 7pm. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. There is no need to book in advance but arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Admission price Free, Non-bookable
Website www.cafesciencedundee.co.uk
Dundee Arts Café: Random Access Memories: Nostalgia and Videogames
Venue/Address The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Dundee DD1 1DA
Date and time Tuesday 5 February 2019, 6pm
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Many of us today have fond memories of playing videogames in our childhood, and continue to be videogames fans to this day. The sights, sounds, and styles of classic games such as Space Invaders, Super Mario Bros. or Doom have impacted on everything from graphic design and fashion to music and film. But perhaps fewer of us have considered the extent to which videogames engage more widely with collective and cultural memory.
In this talk, Dr Robin Sloan from Abertay University will discuss “nostalgia games” – videogames that generate great appeal through their referencing of past games, films, music, technology, and shared memories of days gone by.
Everyone is welcome. This event is free and non-bookable. Places are limited so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Doors open at 5pm.
Admission price Free, Non-bookable
Website www.dundeeartscafe.co.uk
