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The Dennis Rosen Memorial Trust Newsletter: December 2006

Welcome to the Dennis Rosen Memorial Trust Newsletter, which features 
news of the work of the Trust, and news on science-art interactions  in 
the UK and internationally, including events, publications, grant 
schemes and other initiatives that are within the remit of the Trust.

The next issue will be sent in early 2007. We welcome contributions and 
feedback - please complete the form at 
http://www.rosentrust.org.uk/news_contribute.html or email 
editor [at] rosentrust.org.uk.


Events: London, UK: Making Light of Mathematics, 4 December 2006, 18:30

The Louise T Blouin Institute is one of the largest non-government 
funded, not-for-profit cultural spaces in London and will be a showcase 
for both established and emerging contemporary artists, think-tanks and 
artistic performances of all forms. The Institute is developing an 
education and community programme for each exhibition. The inaugural 
exhibition is devoted to the light works of James Turrell – widely 
acclaimed as one of the world's leading contemporary artists. The 
Institute is inviting art historians, eminent scientists and Nobel 
Prize winners from around the world to deliver Luminaries – the lecture 
series taking Light as the focus. In this talk, Professor Sir Michael 
Berry FRS, Royal Society Research Professor, Bristol University will 
speak of the connections between light, art and mathematics.
Louise T Blouin Institute, 3 Olaf Street, London W114BE, £5, booking 
advisable.
http://www.ltbfoundation.org
http://www.lecturelist.org/content/view_lecture/3664


Events: London, UK: Science Outside the Box, 4 December 2006, 14:00

The 2006 PAWS Seminar, 'Science Outside the Box' will again bring 
together key individuals from the worlds of science, engineering 
industry, broadcasting, scriptwriting, TV drama development, science 
policy and education but with a broadened agenda  -  to explore new 
roles for science in non-science TV genres such as Sport, the Natural 
World, Current Affairs as well as Drama.
The IET, Savoy Place, London, Free - please register by email to: 
pawsomni [at] btconnect.com
http://www.pawsdrama.co.uk


Events/Initiatives, Dublin, Eire: Irish Council for Bioethics National 
Play-writing Competition 2006/2007, 6 December 2006, 18:00

On the evening of 6 December, the Irish Council for Bioethics launches 
its National Play-writing Competition 2006/2007. The competition is not 
restricted to Irish residents, but plays submitted must be of Irish 
interest, have a biomedical theme, and be received by the closing date 
of 12 January 2007. The winner will be commissioned to write a 
full-length play, with a prize of a commission of €7,500, €500 research 
expenses, and a staged reading in association with Fishamble Theatre 
Company. Established and new writers are welcome to enter, by 
submitting a synopsis of a script and a written statement outlining the 
specific manner in which the play relates to the field of bioethics and 
how the author envisages the development of the script. To request an 
entry pack, contact : Irish Council for Bioethics, info [at] bioethics.ie, 
+353 1 6380920.
Launch: Dublin Writers Museum, Free
http://www.bioethics.ie


Events, London, UK: No Way back? 11 & 12 December 2006

No Way Back? is a joint RSA and LSE event providing different 
perspectives on ecological issues from major thinkers of our time. It 
aims to provide different perspectives on ecological issues from major 
thinkers of our time. Bringing together artists, geographers, 
ecologists, economists, sociologists, architects, philosophers, 
anthropologists and others, it will focus on real places and issues. 
The exploration will include key-note presentations, workshops, panel 
discussions, walks, readings, screenings, artists’ interventions and 
will encourage dialogue with and among the delegates.
Old Theatre, LSE Old Building, Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE, £100
http://www.lecturelist.org/content/view_lecture/3667
http://www.rsaartsandecology.org.uk/nowayback


Events/Funding: INGENIOUS engineering grants workshop, 11 December 2006

A workshop for potential applicants for this scheme will be held on the 
afternoon of 11 December 2006 at the Dana Centre, South Kensington, 
London. To register, please complete the booking form available via the 
website. The scheme provides grants for demonstration, training and 
development projects to raise public awareness of engineering. 
Activities and Development grants (£4,000 to £40,000) are available to 
science/engineering communicators, engineers, educators, CPD providers 
and arts organisations. Projects can take one of two formats: 1) 
Activity projects that raise society's awareness of the science, art, 
practice and impact of engineering - eg a debate series on future 
energy sources; events on the art of engineering; digital activities on 
sports engineering. 2) Development projects that design and deliver 
bespoke public engagement training courses, seminars and workshops for 
engineers - eg residential courses on 'Public engagement theory and 
practice'; workshops on 'Arts and creativity in engineering'; forums on 
the ‘Philosophy of engineering’
All projects must involve engineers in their development and delivery 
to encourage shared learning. The total fund available is £320,000 and 
the application deadline is Friday 19 January 2007.
http://www.raeng.co.uk/about/engagement/


Events: London, UK: Natural and Unnatural Vision, 15 January 2007, 18:30

In connection with the Louise T Blouin Institute's inaugural exhibition 
devoted to the light works of James Turrel, Dr Andrew Parker of Oxford 
University’s Department of Physiology will deliver the third in a 
series of Luminaries – a lecture series taking Light as the focus.
Louise T Blouin Institute, 3 Olaf Street, London W114BE, £5, booking 
advisable.
http://www.ltbfoundation.org


Initiatives: Irish-based artist-scientist wanted for film project

Italian director Guido Chiesa, known for his political documentaries is 
looking for an Irish-based artist-scientist, to become one of three 
leading characters in his new feature-length documentary for cinemas. 
In an attempt to bridge the art of political movements and the science 
of weather forecasting, he is looking at the
fundamental ingredients of human progress, which are common to both 
worlds. To close the gap, he is looking for a scientist, who is also 
actively involved in the arts, and who will be interviewed and filmed 
during
their activities. The selected artist/scientist will be required to be 
available for filming during one weekend, and also for some shorter 
sessions (in the evenings, etc.). Filming will ideally take place 
before the end of January. If you think that you might fit the profile 
for this exciting opportunity, or if you happen to know
somebody else who does, please contact seed.artscience [at] yahoo.com as 
soon as possible, with a
brief summary of your activities.


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