A panel of Scottish politicians will field questions on some of the most burning scientific issues affecting the world today, including foot and mouth disease, BSE, global warming and GM foods, when they take part in a major debate at the University of Aberdeen next week.
Debating Tomorrow’s World: Politics, Science and Society has been organised by the Faculty of Science and Engineering to coincide with National Science Week, the biggest science event in the UK.
Leading zoologist and Dean of the Faculty, Professor Dominic Houlihan, will chair the event, which will take place on Friday, March 16, at King’s College Conference Centre at 7.00pm.
The panel will comprise Brian Adam MSP (Scottish National Party), Robin Harper MSP (Scottish Green Party), Alex Johnstone MSP (Scottish Conservative Party), Nora Radcliffe MSP (Scottish Liberal Democrats) and Malcolm Savidge MSP (Scottish Labour Party). Dr Peter Cotgreave, Director of Save British Science, will kick-off the debate.
Professor Houlihan said: “We are delighted to be hosting this evening. It will bring together policymakers, Aberdeen’s scientific community and the general public to discuss the importance of science in policy making and how society – i.e. ordinary people – need to be involved. We hope to welcome a large audience of young and old alike.”
Admission to the debate is free by ticket. These can be obtained from the Public Relations Office on (01224) 272014 or by e-mailing a.mowat@abdn.ac.uk
Further information:
University Press Office on telephone +44 (0)1224-273778 or email a.ramsay@admin.abdn.ac.uk.