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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.

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?".

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?

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?

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.

Perth Theatre

Theatre Talk: The Time Machine

Dates:
Thu 22 Feb 2024

Published nearly 130 years ago, H G Welles’ 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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Perth Concert Hall

The Craft Spirit Show Perth

Dates:
Fri 16 Aug 2024 - Sat 17 Aug 2024

An Aladdin’s cave of craft spirits await all that attend as craft distillers old and new unite to take you on the ultimate spirit filled adventure.