Café Culture welcomes you to a season of discussions on culture, politics, philosophy and science. The Events: Our events are open to and welcome everyone. No prior knowledge is needed. Events are free and take place on Mondays (usually the first and third) from 7pm prompt until 9pm. Events are held at Gingers Café at Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 4BR You can enjoy a meal in the café beforehand, or snacks and drinks during the break. A three minute walk from Central Station (railway and Metro). NCP car park next to the venue via Waterloo Street. Secure bicycle parking outside. Nearest taxi rank: Central Station. Wheelchair access. Please note we provide a hearing induction loop system at all our events unless otherwise stated. Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/cafeculturenortheast Podcast produced by PodcastDigital.co.uk
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Episode 14: Café Scientifique - Involuntary Sterilisation: - Tom Shakespeare
As part of the British Science Association festival, Tom shakespeare will consider how in the first half of the twentieth century sterilisation was used for eugenic purposes to stop "undesirables reproducing". By C21, you might expect policies which ensure full, free and informed consent. So why is sterilisation without proper consent, particularly among the disabled, Roma, HIV+ or trans people, still occurring in some countries? Podcast recorded 9th September 2013