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AK Bell Library
Curious Minds talk "The Social Behaviours of Fish"
- Dates:
- Fri 12 Jan 2024
by Prof. Shaun Killen of Glasgow University
Shaun's team studies the physiology and social behaviour of group-living fish to try and understand how their environment influences how they find food and avoid predators.
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AK Bell Library
Curious Minds talk "Planet Earth: Who’s got the maintenance manual?"
- Dates:
- Fri 26 Jan 2024
by Prof. James Curran of Stirling University. (Ex-SEPA)
Professor Curran asks the question "Planet Earth: who's got the maintenance manual?".
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Perth Theatre
Theatre Talk: Jekyll & Hyde
- Dates:
- Thu 1 Feb 2024
Jekyll and Hyde: The classic tale of addiction and the Divided Self - and how addiction always wins! Why did Robert Louis Stevenson write this grim story and how was it received?
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AK Bell Library
Curious Minds talk "The ethics of medical trials: who’s in & who’s out?"
- Dates:
- Fri 9 Feb 2024
by Dr. Sarah Chan of Edinburgh University
Medical trials may exclude certain higher-risk groups from participation. Perhaps the benefits of inclusion outweigh the risks? In? Out? Who should decide?
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Perth Concert Hall
Jason Fox: Life At The Limit
- Dates:
- Fri 16 Feb 2024
Life At The Limit is a breath-taking story of Special Forces soldiering, of operational bravery, adventure and courage on and off the battlefield.
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Perth Theatre
Theatre Talk: The Time Machine
- Dates:
- Thu 22 Feb 2024
Published nearly 130 years ago, H G Wells’ novel was one of the first to imagine an unforeseen and troubling future. Gail’s talk will examine the themes of the book and why they are still relevant to today’s readers.
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AK Bell Library
Curious Minds talk "Pure dead brilliant: Language & identity in Scotland today"
- Dates:
- Fri 23 Feb 2024
by Dr. Sadie Ryan of Glasgow University
The moment we hear someone talk we may form a mental image of that person's national, social, economic and educational background. Is that a good thing - or bad?
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AK Bell Library
Curious Minds talk "The Intersection of Science & Theology"
- Dates:
- Fri 8 Mar 2024
by Prof. Mark Harris of Edinburgh University
Mark is a PhD Physicist and an ordained Anglican priest who is interested in the complex ways that the natural sciences and religious beliefs relate to each other.
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Perth Theatre
Theatre Talk: Casablanca
- Dates:
- Thu 21 Mar 2024
Casablanca is one of the most well-known of lost love stories with memorable lines and a famous song. But is there more to the events behind it and the actors who took part?
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AK Bell Library
Curious Minds talk "University of St Andrews Photography Collection"
- Dates:
- Fri 22 Mar 2024
by Ms. Laura Brown of St Andrews University
St Andrews University library holds a collection of over 1 Million Photographs dating back to 1844. Laura will talk about some of the important content and show how to access the collection online.
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Perth Concert Hall
The Makings Of A Murderer
- Dates:
- Wed 10 Apr 2024
Join David Swindle, the detective who brought Peter Tobin to justice for a chilling insight into what makes a serial killer tick.
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Perth Theatre
Theatre Talk: Moby Dick
- Dates:
- Thu 18 Apr 2024
Herman Melville’s epic tale of the search for Moby Dick by Captain Ahab and his crew is more puzzling than it appears. Who is hunting whom? Gail Wylie enters the hunt for the possible meanings behind this famous novel.
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Perth Theatre
An Evening with James Cosmo
- Dates:
- Sat 27 Apr 2024
Celebrating 60 years in show business, legendary actor James Cosmo will be live on stage discussing his amazing life and career.
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Perth Theatre
Theatre Talk: What the Butler Saw
- Dates:
- Thu 2 May 2024
Taking its title from Victorian seaside peep-show machines, Orton’s dark humour makes for a subversive farce. Gail Wylie, without any trigger warnings or spoiler alerts, will attempt to introduce you to the very particular world of Joe Orton.
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Perth Theatre
In Conversation with Sir Ian Rankin and Gregory Burke
- Dates:
- Fri 17 May 2024
Brought to life in partnership with the Scottish Arts Trust, In Conversation with... is a series of exclusive and intimate fundraising lunches supporting Perth Theatre’s outreach work in the community.