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posted by Shabnam Wasim, Puplic Engagement Officer, Dundee University

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY EVENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Cafe Science Dundee: Back Pain through the Ages with Katie Larner

Venue/Address       Medina Bar and Grill, 113 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DH
Date and time         Monday 27th January 2020, 7pm 

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Every year about 1 in 3 people in the UK suffer from back pain.  It is one of the most common causes of disability within the UK and has links to a variety of different spine disorders. These illnesses occur for a variety reasons, such as age, physical activity and genetics, and can be found in the skeletons discovered at many archaeological sites.

This talk from Katie Larner (University of Dundee) will explain how research into the history of spinal health may help our understanding of the spine diseases that affects so many of us. We will also hear how modern medicine may be able to help us understand these same conditions in past populations.

Join us at Café Science Dundee at Medina Bar & Grill, 113 Nethergate on Monday 27th January 2020, 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: Dealing with Human Rights Abuses in Conflict with Prof Kurt Mills
Venue/Address       The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Dundee DD1 1DA
Date and time         Tuesday 4th February 2020, 6pm

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The international community has developed many laws, norms and institutions to address violent conflict and violations of human rights. Yet, concrete action to protect people in war zones and conflicts frequently fails to live up expectations.

This talk draws on years of study of humanitarian action, military intervention and international criminal justice to explore this failure.

Everyone is welcome to this free event. Doors open at 5pm. Due to the popularity of recent events Dundee Arts Café is now a ticketed event. Please book free tickets in advance. Places are limited so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. 

Admission price      Free, Booking recommended at https://uod.ac.uk/artscafefeb2020
Website                     www.dundeeartscafe.co.uk