Cafe Scientifique, the Arts-Science network and the ESRC present
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, we are hosting a special event on creativity in the sciences, the social sciences and the arts. Two physical scientists, a psychologist and an artistic director/performer will draw on their research and personal experiences to share their insights and tips on how to be creative. This is an opportunity for Cafe Scientifique guests to interact with the disciplinary specialists on where, how and whether they are creative! With a mix of stories, studies, discussion and creative activities, this session is set to be a Cafe with a difference!
Talks by Kamal Birdi, Tim Richardson, Alex Kelly, Peter Styring
Format: Starting at our usual time of 7 pm, 4 speakers will first present short talks aided by plenty of audio visuals and interaction. The second half of the session will give you a chance to try out some hands-on creative activities with the speakers. Light refreshments will be provided. The special event will close at 9 pm.
In terms of affiliations of speakers:
Dr Kamal Birdi (Psychologist, University of Sheffield)
Dr Rachel Falconer (Writer/English Lecturer, University of Sheffield)
Alex Kelly (Actor, Co-Director Third Angel)
Dr Tim Richardson (Physicist, University of Sheffield)
Professor Peter Styring (Chemical Engineer, University of Sheffield)
We'll also be having live musical accompaniment from the musician John Ball
Encounters of the Art-Science Kind
The arts, social sciences and sciences collide in a series of
provocative talks beginning in March and continuing through into June.
Art-Science Encounters 2009 brings together researchers from across the
University’s five faculties and recognised external speakers. The topics
are range from Chemistry, Fashion Design, Literature and Law, to Music,
Neuroscience and Physics. Speakers from more than twenty disciplines
will be joined by guest speakers and soloists including Darwin's
great-great grand-daughter Ruth Padel, former Lindsay Quartet cellist
Bernard Gregor-Smith, and science writers Richard Holmes and Denis Noble.
Whether it is hearing Tony Ryan and fashion designer Helen Storey talk
about disappearing dresses, or listening to CERN physicist Dan Tovey on
the origin of the universe, there will be an event to make you think and
marvel.
The first three events in March are:
12 March – How to be Creative
Celebrate ESRC Social Science week by exploring your creative side at
the Showroom Cinema, with tips from Dr Kamal Birdi, from the department
of Psychology at the University of Sheffield, Tim Richardson from the
University’s department of Physics and Astronomy and Alexander Kelly,
Artistic Director for the Third Angel Theatre Company. 7-9 pm Showroom
Cinema.
17 March – What happens when art, fashion and chemistry collide?
A polymer specialist and a fashion designer discuss how they create
Wonderlands of eco-fashion, where haut-couture dresses are made to
dissolve and disappear. Professor Anthony Ryan (Chemistry, Pro-Vice
Chancellor of the Faculty of Science), Helen Storey (Research Professor,
London College of Fashion). 5.30 – 7.30pm in the Douglas Knoop Centre
of the University’s Humanities Research Institute (HRI), 34 Gell Street.
24 March – Music, Bird Song and Brian Science
What do nightingales, Messiaen, and brain scientists have in common? –
Professor Lawrence Parsons (Psychology), Professor Tim Birkhead (Animal
and Plant Sciences) and Professor Peter Hill (Music). 5.30 – 7.30pm in
the Douglas Knoop Centre of the University’s Humanities Research
Institute (HRI), 34 Gell Street.
For further information and more details about upcoming Arts-Science
Encounters talks, and to register your interest in an event please visit:
www.arts-scienceencounters.co.uk
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