posted by Shabnam Wasim, Public Engagement Officer, University of Dundee

EVENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE – MARCH AND APRIL 2019

Cafe Science Dundee: Can Earth Save Climate Change?

Venue/Address         Avery & Co, 34 South Tay St, DD1 1PD
Date and time           Monday 18^th March 2019, 7pm 

Event/activity/ description 

The world keeps getting hotter, and the effects of global climate change are a threat to all life on Earth. The level of carbon dioxide (CO²) in the atmosphere also reached record highs in modern times. And in 2015, in an effort to reduce the effects of climate change, 195 countries signed the Paris Agreement, agreeing to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide they produced and to explore ways of taking the greenhouse gas out of the atmosphere.

One way of removing CO² from the air is soil, which is able to absorb carbon dioxide. Urban and artificial soils can be engineered to remove substantial amounts of CO² from the atmosphere. In a pilot scheme in Newcastle, researchers from Dundee measured the absorption of tonnes of CO² every year. Scaling this up, means that urban land has the potential to remove millions of tonnes of CO² annually.

Join us for this talk from Ehsan Jorat, from Abertay University as he talks about his research on soil science, engineering, ecology and sustainability which could help save our planet.

This is a free event and everyone is welcome. There is no need to book in advance but please do arrive early. 

Admission price        Free, Non-bookable
Website                       www.cafesciencedundee.co.uk

Dundee Arts Café: Russian Politics under Putin 

Venue/Address         The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Dundee DD1 1DA
Date and time           Tuesday 16 April 2019, 6pm 

Event/activity/ description 

Many observers of Russian politics have been perplexed by the high levels of popular support which President Putin has been able to command. This is despite the fact the he has centralised power in the Kremlin, reduced the powers of the parliament and the opposition, and led an assault on democratic freedoms and civil liberties.

This talk will discuss the sources of support and opposition to Putin’s regime and assess the possible dangers that lie ahead during Putin’s fourth term in office.

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