Art in the Dock, Science in the Stocks. Egenis, the ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society, is organising a free public event on Monday 12th March as part of The ESRC’s Festival of Social Science, which runs from March 9th-18th 2007. ‘Art in the Dock, Science in the Stocks: Perspectives’ will bring together artists and scientists from the South West to brainstorm from two very different perspectives. The programme is started at 2pm by Richard Gregory, the internationally renowned psychologist who will illustrate his groundbreaking work on optical illusions. Richard Gregory is Emeritus Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Bristol. He is an acknowledged expert on perception - how and why we see things the way we do. His work on optical and visual illusions has delighted audiences worldwide. Prof. Gregory’s talk will be followed by scientists and artists discussing their subject with each other and the audience. All the talks should provoke lively debate about the relationship between science and art. The event runs from 2pm until 10pm on Monday 12th March. Admission is free, no booking is required. The Venue is Gallery Terracina, McLains Warehouse, Haven Banks, Haven Rd, Exeter. Refreshments will be provided. A full programme of events for the festival can be found at www.esrcfestival.co.uk. Notes to editors • Egenis is the ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society charged with researching the impact of genetic technologies in society. Egenis is part of the University of Exeter. • The Festival of Social Science is run by the Economic and Social Research Council to celebrate some of the country’s leading social science research, giving an exciting opportunity to show everyone what the UK’s social scientists are doing and demonstrating how their work makes a difference to all our lives. http://www.esrcfestival.co.ukshapeimage_1_link_0
Art in the Stocks, Science in the Dock
                                                2006/07/08
 
 
 
• The ESRC Festival of Social runs alongside National Science and Engineering Week, co-ordinated by the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science) , in order to highlight just how integral the social sciences are to the wider world of science and engineering. • The Festival of Social Science is organised by the Economic and Social Research Council, and runs from March 9th to 18th, alongside National Science and Engineering Week. It celebrates some of the very best British social science research, as well as highlighting the ways in which social science makes a difference to everyday lives. Press releases detailing some of the varied events are available at www.esrcfestival.ac.uk or for more information please contact the ESRC Press Office on 01793 413032 or via e-mail: alexandra.saxon@esrc.ac. For further information about Art in the Docks:: Contact Prof Steve Hughes: s.g.hughes@exeter.ac.uk 01392-269133 (m) 07889847641 http://www.esrcfestival.ac.uk/mailto:alexandra.saxon@esrc.acmailto:s.g.hughes@exeter.ac.ukshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1shapeimage_3_link_2