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Introducing ‘Commonplaces’ – Somatosphere’s New Archive of Classical & Contemporary Sites in Medicine and Science

Posted on October 21, 2013 by

Somatosphere and the Science, Technology, and Medicine Interest Group of the SMA are pleased to present a new online project — “Commonplaces,” developed and curated by Tomas Matza and Harris Solomon. “Commonplaces” will draw together a series of short entries (approximately 500-1000 words) from scholars on … Continue reading →

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Splice Symposium: encounters in medicine, science, performance and music (CfP, Symposium, London, 15-16 November 2013)

Posted on October 8, 2013 by

Splice Symposium: encounters in medicine, science, performance and music 15th and 16th November University of Notre Dame’s London Centre To book a FREE place or propose a paper/presentations, please click here. Proposals are due by October 25. The Splice Symposium … Continue reading →

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‘What is Dragon’s Blood? And where do I get some?’

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

Originally posted on P.S: Poetry & Science:
Photo c/o Babs Guthrie; L – R, background, Anna Maerker; Kelley Swain, Henrike Scholten, Babs Guthrie; foreground, Eleanor Crook and assorted waxworks. The above title/quote is one of the comments left in…

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Wasted: Gina Czarnecki art exhibition on ‘discarded’ body parts (Coventry 30 March–9 June 2013)

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Wasted: Exploring the life-giving potential of ‘discarded’ body parts An exhibition by Gina Czarnecki at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry Gallery 4 Wasted is an exhibition of work by Gina Czarnecki exploring the life-giving potential of ‘discarded’ body parts.The exhibition also examines their … Continue reading →

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Beyond Science Communication: “HumSci Workshop” for PhDs & Early Career Researchers (London, 28-29 May 2013)

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

HumSci Workshop for PhDs and ECRs – Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th May 2013. Is it possible to think about the connections between the sciences and humanities which goes beyond science communication (ie how can the ‘soft skills’ of the … Continue reading →

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Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize (including Medical Humanities, History and Ethics) Now Open

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

The Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize 2013 has just been launched. The Trust is looking for short articles that address any area of science and would be suitable for publication in the ‘Guardian’ or the ‘Observer’ in print and online. … Continue reading →

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