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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 6 hours 7 minutes
Episode 51: Café Scientifique - Donors, Money and Body Parts - Part 2 - Dan O'Connor
PART 2: Dan O’Connor of the Wellcome Trust will explore the complex relationship between money, donors and body parts.
Episode 50: Café Scientifique - Donors, Money and Body Parts - Part 1 - Neil Sheerin
PART 1: Prof Neil Sheerin from the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, will explore the complex relationship between money, donors and body parts.
Episode 49: Café Politique - Scotland’s Promise - A year on from the referendum - Gerry Hassan
One year on from Scotland's referendum, Gerry Hassan will explore the impact of the SNP's sweeping victory in the General Election; analysing Scotland's political future as well as the broader prospects for the future of the Union.
Episode 48: Café Philosophique - Getting a Good Sleep in a Big Bad World - Jason Ellis
Prof Jason Ellis, discusses the causes, consequences and catastrophes that lead to poor sleep. How history has associated personal characteristics with sleep disorders and how these myths have been perpetuated over the years (using Disney as an example).
Episode 47: Café Scientifique - The Science of Quality in Equality - Attracting and Retaining Women in Science - Beth Bromley & Simi Ali
How can the UK lead the way in inspiring girls and women to study and build their careers in science? Beth Bromley and Simi Ali discuss equality and the future of women in science.
Episode 46: Café Culturel - Through the Looking Glass - New perspectives on art and culture - Susanne Burns
Susanne Burns, an independent cultural sector adviser, will draw on her work with UK and North East arts and cultural organisations to ask how they can change to survive in the current climate.
Episode 45: Café Scientifique - A Mid-Riff Crisis? Averting comfortable lifestyle crises - Prof Rod Bilton
Prof Rod Bilton, author of 'Know What to Eat', will discuss how the evolution of the human metabolism and brain development has been driven by climate change and intermittent starvation. He will explain what eating healthily means.
Episode 44: Café Politique - The 2015 General Election - how will the result affect you? - Tony Dolphin & Katie Schmuecker
Join Richard Moss, BBC North East & Cumbria, in conversation with IPPR’s Chief Economist, Tony Dolphin, and Katie Schmuecker, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, who will discuss what effect the results could have on both the region’s economy and poverty levels.
Episode 43: Café Scientifique: Dangerous Drugs and Deadly Devices - Carl Heneghan
Prof Carl Heneghan, Director of the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, University of Oxford, reveals the secrets behind the claims of drugs and devices designed to improve health and wellbeing. He will discuss how the evidence is generated.
Episode 42: Café Scientifique - Beyond Turkey Twizzlers - Making sure food at school is worth eating - Ashley Adamson
School dinners had a major shake-up with Jamie Oliver's intervention in 2005. The first school food standards since 1980 followed. Has anything changed? Ashley Adamson, Newcastle University, will explore what our children are eating at school & beyond.