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 21: Café Scientifique - HIV: Dead or alive? - Connor Rogerson
Connor Rogerson, Newcastle University, will discuss whether ‘cured of HIV’ news stories are a sign that HIV and AIDS could soon be a thing of the past, or whether HIV is just too cunning for us to tackle
Episode 20: Cafe Culturel - Can we afford a cultural life? Erica Whyman
In times of austerity and unprecedented inequality, Erica Whyman, Deputy Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, will explore how we convince one another that cultural and creative engagement remains essential
Episode 19: Cafe Scientifique - Politics of the tooth fairy - Jan Clarkson
Professor Jan Clarkson, Dundee University, considers the significant impact of oral disease on history. Whilst oral health has improved, basic questions - how often should you go to the dentist, what type of toothbrush should you use - remain unanswered
Episode 18: Café Culturel - Negative Capability: Photography and fundamental science - Fiona Crisp
How can we imagine eleven dimensions? Artist Fiona Crisp, Northumbria University talks about how photography might aid our cultural negotiation of science.
Episode 17: Café Scientifique - Seeing through the patient’s eyes - Chris Graham
Patient feedback is a key measure of NHS performance: but can patients rate the quality of healthcare? Chris Graham, Picker Institute, Oxford explores methods to involve patients in improving healthcare
Episode 16: Café Philosophique - Why Nothing Matters - Ronald Green
Ronald Green will explore how Nothing allows us to look at the world in a different way, to give new angles to old problems and so stimulate questions that would otherwise not be asked.
Episode 15: Café Politique - Shirkers' and Strivers?: Myths about unemployment - Bill Davies
Podcast recorded on 23rd September 2013
Episode 14: Café Scientifique - Involuntary Sterilisation: - Tom Shakespeare
Tom Shakespeare considers how sterilisation was used for eugenic purposes.
Episode 13: Café Philosophique - Brave new world? theology, ethics and post-humanism
Robert Song, Durham University, explores ethical questions raised by Christian Theology.
Episode 12: Café Culturel - Swept under the carpet of regeneration - Lowri Bond
How do we endeavour to improve our towns and cities in a way which prevents identity and sense of place being lost in the process?