Science Insights Lecture Series 2009
Science Insights is a programme of informal talks presented by active researchers, including staff at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and its Westlakes Research Institute, addressing issues of current concern in sustainability, the environment, the energy sector and health.
Each insight is held in room BSS103 at UCLan’s facility on the First Floor of Bassenthwaite Pavilion at Westlakes Science and Technology Park near Whitehaven, Cumbria (above the restaurant). Admission is free but places are limited, so booking is advised.
For more information contact 01946 514148, email sharaldsen@uclan.ac.uk
Forward Programme – Spring/Summer 2009 (Download Programme as PDF)
Thursday 9th April 2009 @ 1215 – 13.00 hrs
Climate Change in a Risk Society
Rick Wylie - Senior Lecturer and Strategy Coordinator, UCLan
Friday 24th April 2009 @ 1215 – 13.00 hrs
Society and Sustainability in the Siting of Radioactive Waste
Stephen Haraldsen - Researcher and Strategy Implementation, UCLan
Friday 5th June 2009 @1215 – 1300 hrs
Engaging With Internal Stakeholders to Support Change Management: Lessons from the NHS
Glen Howard - ICT Care Record Change Manager, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Friday 26th June 2009 @ 1215 – 13.00 hrs
Protecting Wildlife from Ionising radiation: Is it the Individual or the Population that Matters?
Richard C. Wilson – Senior Consultant, Westlakes Scientific Consulting Limited
Friday 10th July 2009 @ 1215 – 13.00 hrs
Health Impacts Relating to Radiation Exposure in West Cumbria
Steve Whaley – Senior Statistician, Westlakes Scientific Consulting Limited
Friday 21st August 2009 @ 1215 – 13.00hrs
Wind Tunnel Modelling: How it can help Engineers and Scientists
Alistair Arnott – Environmental Consultant, Westlakes Scientific Consulting Limited