A series of open debates on how science can bridge the communication gap between the scientific community and the public.
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Evolution But Were Too Afraid To Ask
Would you like to participate in a hi-tech conversation with young people from the British Council Serbia and the British Council UK via video-conferencing? What is human evolution? When and why did humans evolve? What will our future life be like and what are the predictions for it?
Dr David Booth, from the Department of Biology and Biochemistry, Queen’s University of Belfast, will comment – directly from London – on everything you wanted to know about human evolution but were afraid to ask.
The speaker from Greece will be Georgios Rodakis, Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, University of Athens.
The discussion will be moderated by the journalist Quentin Cooper, from BBC Radio 4, and Dr Michael Arvanitis from Euroscience, Greece.
When: Thursday 1 December 2005, 1900
Where: British Council, 17 Kolonaki Square, Athens
Admission Free
To reserve a place, please e-mail Katy Yakoumaki at Katy.Yakoumaki@britishcouncil.gr or call 210 369 2342. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The Human Effects on the Atmospheric Environment
Professor Christos Zerefos, Chairman of the National Observatory of Athens, will analyse recent research on the impact of climate change in Europe, with particular reference to the Mediterranean. He will also discuss natural phenomena and catastrophes, how 'extreme' extreme weather conditions actually are and how well-equipped we are to protect ourselves against their effects.
When: Thursday 10 November 2005, 1930
Where: British Council, 17 Kolonaki Square, Athens
Admission Free
To reserve a place, please e-mail Katy Yakoumaki at Katy.Yakoumaki@britishcouncil.gr or call 210 369 2342. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Women and Science
Mrs Anna Karamanou, former member of the European Parliament and Chairperson of the Parliament's Committee on Women’s Rights and Equal Opportunities, and Efi Bekou, former Secretary General for Equality, Greek Ministry of the Interior, will analyse and discuss the problems and challenges that women researchers face and the ways in which careers in science can be made more attractive to women.
When: Τuesday 25 October 2005, 1930
Where: Café, Benaki Museum, 1 Koumbari Street & Vas.Sofias Avenue, Athens
Admission Free
To reserve a place, please e-mail Katy Yakoumaki at Katy.Yakoumaki@britishcouncil.gr or call 210 369 2342. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
RESEARCHERS IN SOCIETY (RISE)
These events are part of the British Council's ambitious programme Researchers in Society (RISE), which is funded by the European Commission. RISE aims to raise the profile of science researchers, highlighting the importance of their contribution to society and making them feel more valued. It is also hoped that the programme will inspire more young people to view a career in science research as exciting and worthwhile, and increase Europe's appeal as a place to work. To find out more, visit www.britishcouncil.org/rise.
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Café Scientifique is organised in co-operation with Euroscience, the French Institute, the Eugenides Foundation and the Greek magazine Focus.
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