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SitP York - Mark Edon: Creationism in the UK

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:12:59 +0000

When: Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Phoenix Inn 75 George Street, York, YO1 9PT www.thephoenixinnyork.co.uk Please note that The Phoenix doesn't accept cards so you'll need some cash if you want to buy a drink!
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub York. For more information, see http://yorkskeptics.org.uk/Event.aspx/1062/Creationism-in-the-UK SitP Ref [SitP1062Event]

SitP York - Milena Popova: Privacy and identity in a digital world

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:27:58 +0000

When: Mon Jul 23, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Phoenix Inn 75 George Street, York, YO1 9PT www.thephoenixinnyork.co.uk Please note that The Phoenix doesn't accept cards so you'll need some cash if you want to buy a drink!
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub York. For more information, see http://yorkskeptics.org.uk/Event.aspx/1061/Privacy-and-identity-in-a-digital-world SitP Ref [SitP1061Event]

SitP Birmingham - : Drinking Skeptically- The May Social

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:22:27 +0000

When: Wed May 23, 2012 6pm to 8pm UTC

Where: The Square Peg Temple Court, 115, Corporation St, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6PH
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Birmingham. For more information, see http://birmingham.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1060/Drinking-Skeptically-The-May-Social SitP Ref [SitP1060Event]

SitP Cheltenham - Oliver Meech: When Magic and Science Collide

hltseqfsu6c1tomhcpo4osi5o0@group.calendar.google.com (The Skeptic Mag (RSS)) — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:14:44 +0000

When: Tue May 29, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: D-Fly 40 Clarence St Cheltenham GL50 3NX
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Cheltenham. For more information, see http://cheltenham.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1058/When-Magic-and-Science-Collide SitP Ref [SitP1058Event]

SitP Newcastle - Anyone and everyone: Social and Book Exchange

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:50:59 +0000

When: Wed May 23, 2012 6pm to 8pm UTC

Where: The Old George Old George Yard, Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EZ
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Newcastle. For more information, see http://newcastle.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1057/Social-and-Book-Exchange SitP Ref [SitP1057Event]

SitP Coventry - Drew Rae: The Science and Superstition of Teams and Types

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:39:34 +0000

When: Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Albany 24 Albany Road, Coventry, CV5 6JU
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Coventry. For more information, see http://coventry.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1056/The-Science-and-Superstition-of-Teams-and-Types SitP Ref [SitP1056Event]

SitP Guildford - David Aaronovitch: Skeptics in the Pub: Voodoo Histories

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:32 +0000

When: Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Guildford. For more information, see http://guildford.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1055/Skeptics-in-the-Pub-Voodoo-Histories SitP Ref [SitP1055Event]

SitP Guildford - Trystan Swale: Skeptics in the Pub: Trystan Swale

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:56:51 +0000

When: Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Star Inn 2 Quarry Street Guildford GU1 3TY http://www.starinnguildford.co.uk/
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Guildford. For more information, see http://guildford.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/817/Skeptics-in-the-Pub-Trystan-Swale SitP Ref [SitP817Event]

SitP Plymouth - Leigh Jackson: Reality VS Risk - The Challenge of Genetics in the Public Eye

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:27:19 +0000

When: Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:30pm to 7:30pm UTC

Where: B-Bar Barbican Theatre, Castle Street, Plymouth PL1 2NJ
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Plymouth. For more information, see http://plymouth.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1046/Reality-VS-Risk--The-Challenge-of-Genetics-in-the-Public-Eye SitP Ref [SitP1046Event]

SitP Glasgow - Dr Brooke Magnanti: The Sex Myth

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:19:52 +0000

When: Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Admiral 72a Waterloo Street
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Glasgow. For more information, see http://glasgow.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1054/The-Sex-Myth SitP Ref [SitP1054Event]

SitP Sheffield - Michael Heap: The Need to be Seen as Authentic

k1ah803e7rij4rnt4huj7uf8c0@group.calendar.google.com (The Skeptic Mag (RSS)) — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:17:32 +0000

When: Mon Oct 15, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: Showroom Cafe/Bar Showroom & Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Sheffield. For more information, see http://sheffield.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1053/The-Need-to-be-Seen-as-Authentic SitP Ref [SitP1053Event]

SitP Westminster - Mark Henderson: The Launch of the Geek Manifesto!

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:14:04 +0000

When: Mon May 14, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Monk Exchange Strutton Ground London SW1H 0HW
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Westminster. For more information, see http://westminster.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1052/The--Launch-of-the-Geek-Manifesto SitP Ref [SitP1052Event]

SitP Bath - Anyone and everyone: Bath Skeptics May social

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:23:58 +0000

When: Tue May 15, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The West Gate 38 Westgate Street Bath, BA1 1EL (Used to be 'the Rat & Parrot')
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Bath. For more information, see http://bath.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1051/Bath-Skeptics-May-social SitP Ref [SitP1051Event]

SitP Hackney - Rhys Morgan: How Dare You Question My Miracle!

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:57:12 +0000

When: Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Hackney Attic 270 Mare Street Hackney E8 1HE
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Hackney. For more information, see http://hackney.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1050/How-Dare-You-Question-My-Miracle SitP Ref [SitP1050Event]

SitP Reading - Maryam Namazie: Sharia Law, a code for despair?

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:51:33 +0000

When: Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: Copa 76-78A Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Reading. For more information, see http://reading.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1048/Sharia-Law-a-code-for-despair SitP Ref [SitP1048Event]

SitP Plymouth - n/a: SITP Social

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:44:15 +0000

When: Wed May 30, 2012 5:30pm to 7:30pm UTC

Where: The Bank Old George St, Plymouth, PL1 2TG
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Plymouth. For more information, see http://plymouth.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1045/SITP-Social SitP Ref [SitP1045Event]

Have you (or someone you know) had a powerful anomalous experience?

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:38:00 +0000

Hi All,

I have received the following self-explanatory request from Marie-Catherine Mousseau which I am happy to forward on to list members. Please note that this is not APRU research. If you can help Marie-Catherine, please contact her directly: ...@gmail.com">mcmo...@gmail.com

Best wishes,
Chris

Hi Chris

I'm currently conducting qualitative research for a social psychology module at the Open University. My idea was to interview two persons who had an anomalous experience (with a phenomenological approach); I mean quite a powerful one which had an impact on their sense of self and identity - e.g. OBE, NDE, or other types of anomalous experiences provided it is quite meaningful for them. I was thinking you might know such persons; or if not would it be possible for you to send a email to your network at some stage to see if there is anybody that would meet the criteria and be interested in participating?

Please let me know what you think.

Many thanks

Marie-Catherine

Jules Evans – Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:00:58 +0000

Jules Evans is Policy Director at the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary, University of London, where he runs the Well-Being Project. He has worked with organisations including the new economics foundation, the RSA, the School of Life and the Rockefeller Foundation on philosophy and well-being. He also writes for publications [...]

SitP Cardiff - John Stabler: Making Video Games Addictive

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:46:00 +0000

When: Mon May 21, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Promised Land 4 Windsor Place Cardiff South Glamorgan CF10 3BX 029 2039 8998
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Cardiff. For more information, see http://cardiff.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1044/Making-Video-Games-Addictive SitP Ref [SitP1044Event]

Weird Science at Science Oxford Live, 10 May 2012

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Hi All,

I'll be doing my "Weird Science" talk in Oxford on Thursday, 10 May 2012 at 7:30 pm. Full details here:

http://www.scienceoxfordlive.com/whats-on-events/weird-science-an-introduction-to-anomalistic-psychology

Best wishes,
Chris

APRU Special Event: Screening of "The Truth is Out There", 3 pm, 1 May

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:13:00 +0000

Hi All,

Here is your final reminder that we have arranged a screening of the film, "The Truth is Out There" with an introduction and Q&A session from the film's Director and Co-Executive Producer, Phil Leirness. This will take place at 3 pm on 1 May in LG01, New Academic Building, Goldsmiths (see College web site for maps, directions, etc.). The event is free and open to the public and promises to provide an insight into the thinking behind conspiracy theories. Whatever your views on the latter, I think this film looks like it will be entertaining and informative. You can get a taster here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7NljU4ctoA

Note that the film has a running time of 2 hours and 23 minutes and Phil usually takes about 5-7 minutes to introduce it. So, with the Q&A, it's going to be quite a long session (hence the earlier than usual start time). Please try to find time to come along and spread word of the event to others whom you think may be interested.

Here is a synopsis of the film provided by Phil Leirness:

Dean Haglund is an actor, an improv comic, an artist and an inventor. Best known by millions of fans the world over for playing one of the computer-hacking Lone Gunmen on The X-Files and their own spin-off series, Dean has become closely identified with the realm of the paranormal and the world of conspiracy. He has even found himself at the center of a conspiracy theory surrounding the events of 9/11. Equal parts comedy, consciousness and conspiracy, THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE follows Dean Haglund as he travels the globe, using his "insider" status to interview conspiracy theorists, researchers, authors, journalists, New Age devotees, scientists and artists.

Do ghosts exist? What are UFOs? Is there a government cover-up concealing the existence of extra-terrestrials? Is there an effort underway to establish a New World Order controlled by the banks or the U.N.? Is the industrialization of our food and water supply not only responsible for the erosion of our health, but is it part of a plan put into place by the world's elitists to eradicate a large percentage of the world's population? What really happened on 9/11? Why does proven technology that could change the world and improve our lives not receive mainstream media or corporate attention? Is there a 'spiritual' dimension that humans can learn how to tap into?Dean will listen and learn while discussing all of these topics and more, hoping to discover what it means to search for the truth in a world where conspiracies, or conspiracy theories, are everywhere.

About Phil Leirness:

Phil Leirness, the Director, Cinematographer, Editor and Co-Executive Producer of THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE, will be attending the screening to introduce his film and to participate in a post-screening discussion. Based in Los Angeles, Phil has directed six feature films, more than forty documentary short subjects, and several music videos and commercials. In addition, he has worked as both a development and acquisitions executive, and as managing director for a consortium of Europe-based film distribution companies. He is a California state certified violence prevention specialist, and for almost five years, has co-hosted the free weekly podcast Chillpak Hollywood Hour with Dean Haglund. He can also be heard as a regular contributor to Combat Radio and as a weekly cultural correspondent to The Midweek Drive on Siren 107.3 FM in the UK (as well as on Southside Broadcasting).

Best wishes,
Chris

SitP Sheffield - Tania Glyde: Addiction

k1ah803e7rij4rnt4huj7uf8c0@group.calendar.google.com (The Skeptic Mag (RSS)) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:50:37 +0000

When: Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: Showroom Cafe/Bar Showroom & Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Sheffield. For more information, see http://sheffield.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1043/Addiction SitP Ref [SitP1043Event]

SitP Glasgow - Dr William Webster: The Myths and Realities of CCTV in the UK

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:36:46 +0000

When: Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Admiral 72a Waterloo Street
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Glasgow. For more information, see http://glasgow.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1042/The-Myths-and-Realities-of-CCTV-in-the-UK- SitP Ref [SitP1042Event]

Jonah Lehrer – Imagine: How Creativity Works

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:00:12 +0000

Jonah Lehrer is a contributing editor at Wired and a frequent contributor to The New Yorker. He writes the Head Case column for the Wall Street Journal and regularly appears on WNYC’s Radiolab. His writing has also appeared in Nature, the New York Times Magazine and Scientific American. Jonah graduated from Columbia University and attended Oxford [...]

SitP York - Ash Pryce: How to be a psychic con-man

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:02:01 +0000

When: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Phoenix Inn 75 George Street, York, YO1 9PT www.thephoenixinnyork.co.uk Please note that The Phoenix doesn't accept cards so you'll need some cash if you want to buy a drink!
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub York. For more information, see http://yorkskeptics.org.uk/Event.aspx/1041/How-to-be-a-psychic-conman SitP Ref [SitP1041Event]

Ian Stewart – 17 Equations That Changed the World

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:00:31 +0000

Ian Stewart’s bestselling books include Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities, Professor Stewart’s Hoard of Mathematical Treasures and Mathematics of Life. He is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Warwick University where he maintains an active research program. He is well know for his ability to make mathematics popular, and in 2001 he was awarded the Royal Society’s Michael Faraday Medal [...]

SitP York - It could be you!: Open mic and conversation night

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:13:13 +0000

When: Mon May 28, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Phoenix Inn 75 George Street, York, YO1 9PT www.thephoenixinnyork.co.uk Please note that The Phoenix doesn't accept cards so you'll need some cash if you want to buy a drink!
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub York. For more information, see http://yorkskeptics.org.uk/Event.aspx/1037/Open-mic-and-conversation-night SitP Ref [SitP1037Event]

SitP Hackney - Tannice Pendegrass: Autism Treatments - the good, the bad and the ugly

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:45:52 +0000

When: Mon May 28, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Hackney Attic 270 Mare Street Hackney E8 1HE
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Hackney. For more information, see http://hackney.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1036/Autism-Treatments--the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly SitP Ref [SitP1036Event]

Yesterday's discussion of the Rendlesham UFO on This Morning

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:47:00 +0000

Hi All,

In case you're interested, here is a link to my discussion with Gary Heseltine of the Rendlesham UFO case on yesterday's "This Morning":

http://www.itv.com/thismorning/life/do-aliens-really-exist/

Best wishes,
Chris

SitP Edinburgh - Helen Arney: Voice of an Angle

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:47:08 +0000

When: Fri Jun 1, 2012 6pm to 8pm UTC

Where: The Banshee Labyrinth 29-35 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Edinburgh. For more information, see http://edinburgh.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1031/Voice-of-an-Angle SitP Ref [SitP1031Event]

SitP Edinburgh - Danny Strickland: What are the 12 steps?

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:47:07 +0000

When: Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Banshee Labyrinth 29-35 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Edinburgh. For more information, see http://edinburgh.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1032/What-are-the-12-steps- SitP Ref [SitP1032Event]

SitP Edinburgh - Stephen Makin and Ben Makin: Where’s the Harm?

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:46:29 +0000

When: Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Banshee Labyrinth 29-35 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Edinburgh. For more information, see http://edinburgh.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1033/Wheres-the-Harm SitP Ref [SitP1033Event]

SitP Edinburgh - Ben Makin: A Wunch of Bankers

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:26:30 +0000

When: Thu May 17, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Banshee Labyrinth 29-35 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Edinburgh. For more information, see http://edinburgh.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1030/A-Wunch-of-Bankers SitP Ref [SitP1030Event]

SitP Edinburgh - James Johnston: Why We Hear What We Hear

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:22:06 +0000

When: Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: The Banshee Labyrinth 29-35 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Edinburgh. For more information, see http://edinburgh.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1029/Why-We-Hear-What-We-Hear SitP Ref [SitP1029Event]

PS to previous email

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:37:00 +0000

Hi All,

Sorry, I forgot to include the link to further details in my previous message (reproduced below). The link to further details is here:

http://www.gold.ac.uk/computing/calendar/?id=5303

and the link to obtain (free) tickets is here:

http://castlaunch.eventbrite.com/

Best wishes,
Chris

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Hi All,

I'll be one of the speakers in this Pecha Kucha event - full details from CAST co-directors below.

If you don't know what Pecha Kucha is (I didn't), check out this link:

http://www.pecha-kucha.org/

It looks like being a fun evening! Do come along.

Best wishes,
Chris

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The centre for Creative and Social Technologies (CAST) at Goldsmiths is launching officially on the 26th April (6pm -8.30pm).

We would be delighted if you would join us for wine, sushi, and a series of short talks featuring some of Goldsmiths' most engaging academics and our friends from industry. Our speakers bring together a diverse range of disciplines under the CAST theme for 2012-13: Innovation.

Compere for the evening is poet and Goldsmiths graduate Mark Grist and Pat Loughrey, Warden of Goldsmiths, will offer some opening remarks.

Pecha Kucha speakers include:

Andrew Shoben (Greyworld)
Blake Morrison (Creative and Life Writing, Goldsmiths) Chris Brauer (Co-Director of CAST, Goldsmiths) Chris French (Psychology, Goldsmiths) Les Back (Dean of the Graduate School, Goldsmiths) Lisa Moretti (CAST MA Student, Goldsmiths) Mark d'Inverno (Computing, Goldsmiths) Sian Prime (ICCE, Goldsmiths)

Our speakers have been challenged to brevity and impact: 6 minutes and 40 seconds to explore innovation in their field.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact ...@gold.ac.uk">r.he...@gold.ac.uk.

We very much hope you will join us,

Chris Brauer, Janis Jefferies and Robert Zimmer

Co-directors of CAST
Department of Computing
Goldsmiths, University of London

SitP Nottingham - Martin Robbins: Bad Science in the Developing World

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:27:50 +0000

When: Tue Nov 6, 2012 7:30pm to 9:30pm UTC

Where: Fellows Morton and Clayton 54 Canal Street, Nottingham. NG1 7EH.
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Nottingham. For more information, see http://nottingham.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1026/Bad-Science-in-the-Developing-World SitP Ref [SitP1026Event]

SitP Nottingham - Alok Jha: Is the end of the world really nigh?

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:25:31 +0000

When: Tue Oct 2, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: Fellows Morton and Clayton 54 Canal Street, Nottingham. NG1 7EH.
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Nottingham. For more information, see http://nottingham.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1025/Is-the-end-of-the-world-really-nigh SitP Ref [SitP1025Event]

Your invitation to CAST launch at Goldsmiths, 26 April 2012

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:05:00 +0000

Hi All,

I'll be one of the speakers in this Pecha Kucha event - full details from CAST co-directors below.

If you don't know what Pecha Kucha is (I didn't), check out this link:

http://www.pecha-kucha.org/

It looks like being a fun evening! Do come along.

Best wishes,
Chris

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The centre for Creative and Social Technologies (CAST) at Goldsmiths is launching officially on the 26th April (6pm -8.30pm).

Compere for the evening is poet and Goldsmiths graduate Mark Grist and Pat Loughrey, Warden of Goldsmiths, will offer some opening remarks.

Pecha Kucha speakers include:

Andrew Shoben (Greyworld)
Blake Morrison (Creative and Life Writing, Goldsmiths) Chris Brauer (Co-Director of CAST, Goldsmiths) Chris French (Psychology, Goldsmiths)
Les Back (Dean of the Graduate School, Goldsmiths) Lisa Moretti (CAST MA Student, Goldsmiths) Mark d'Inverno (Computing, Goldsmiths)
Sian Prime (ICCE, Goldsmiths)

Our speakers have been challenged to brevity and impact: 6 minutes and 40 seconds to explore innovation in their field.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact ...@gold.ac.uk">r.he...@gold.ac.uk.

We very much hope you will join us,

Chris Brauer, Janis Jefferies and Robert Zimmer

Co-directors of CAST
Department of Computing
Goldsmiths, University of London

SitP Reading - Mark Henderson: The Geek Manifesto

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:28:36 +0000

When: Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: Copa 76-78A Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Reading. For more information, see http://reading.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1024/The-Geek-Manifesto SitP Ref [SitP1024Event]

SitP Reading - Dr Clio Bellenis: The Relevance of Philosophy for Skeptics Today

The Skeptic Mag (RSS) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:27:53 +0000

When: Thu May 17, 2012 6:30pm to 8:30pm UTC

Where: Copa 76-78A Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Skeptics in the Pub Reading. For more information, see http://reading.skepticsinthepub.org/Event.aspx/1023/The-Relevance-of-Philosophy-for-Skeptics-Today SitP Ref [SitP1023Event]