Arts & technology: The role of the arts in democratic policy making
Tuesday 14th October 2008
1400 Welcome & introductory remarks
1410 Art in an age of uncertainty
Dr. Andy Miah Reader in New Media & Bioethics at the University of the West of Scotland
1435 Begotten not made
Mr Paul Meade Director and joint artistic director of Gúna Nua Theatre Company, Dublin and winner of the Irish Council on Bioethics arts competition
1500 Tea & coffee
You are encouraged to use this time to view the ‘Art of Bioethics II’ art exhibition.
Bioethics policy making- Is there a role for the Arts? Dr. Chamu Kuppuswamy School of Law, University of Sheffield
Intellecual property, equity, Warnock report, human fertilization and embryology
Policy
1540 The Good, The Bad and The Indifferent: ethical explorations in Science Fiction
Justina Robson UK science fiction writer
1605 Panel Q&A session
Chair: Dr. Rob La Frenais, Curator, Arts Catalyst – the science art agency
1635 Close
Drinks Reception