Tue 31 May 2016 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM |
Paranoid narrative: Mexican history through conspiracy theories In Mexico, where power relations are not transparent and where there are many actually-existing conspiracies, theories abound about collusion and intrigue among economic and political leaders. This talk will examine how real and imagined conspiracies have shaped Mexican history since the 1970s. |
Wed 1 June 2016 | 2:30PM - 3:00PM |
Is it appropriate to endorse methodological naturalism from a Christian epistemic? The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion and Faculty of Divinity Seminar: Is it Appropriate to Endorse Methodological Naturalism from a Christian Epistemic? Prof. Alan Torrance (University of St. Andrew's)Faculty of Divinity |
6:00PM - 9:15PM |
Rewriting the code of life: the science and ethics behind genome editing At this year's EMBL-EBI Science and Society event at the Cambridge Union, we explore the rise of genome editing technologies with an evening of talks and lively discussion. We'll introduce the science behind genome editing, explore potential applications and exchange ideas about the social and ethical implications of these technologies. |
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Fri 3 June 2016 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Ra Jong-il annual lecture at Cambridge (ambassador Kathleen Stephens) Kathleen Stephens, former US Ambassador to the Republic of Korea to give a talk titled "Message from Korea" at Darwin College (Old Library) at 5pm. Open to the public with RSVP. |