Bio-Lit Talks
Past Events
Bio-Lit Talks 2023: Death and Dying
Live Alone, Die at the Mercy of Others: a multidisciplinary conversation on the social experience of death
An interdisciplinary discussion, investigating the ways in which our death - beyond our biology - is determined by our society.
Envisioning 'the End': exploring our understanding and imagination of death across medical, social, and musical perspectives
An interdisciplinary discussion exploring the human understanding and imagination of death.
Vital Breathing: a workshop connecting how we breathe to how we live
Join us in an expert-lead breathing workshop, connecting our physical state of living to our perception of being alive.
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Bio-Lit Talks 2022: Perspectives on the Gut
Inner Ecosystems: Entanglements of the gut microbiome across Science, Literature, and Art
In a multidisciplinary crossover, come along as we break down the dynamics of our intestinal community.
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Embodied Experience: Gut-brain connections in Neuroscience, History, and Dance
More than a Meal: The culture behind food production and consumption
Embark on a palatable discussion re-connecting to climate, consumption and cuisine cultures.
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Nutrition Past and Present: the link between diet and disease from the 19th century to today
An easily-digestible discussion on past and present dietary choices and their integration with modern health.
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University of Glasgow - ARCadia Festival of Ideas
Talking Science, Science Talking: How we share and imagine science research
This event, led by a cross-disciplinary team, brings the worlds of science and arts together to explore new ways of thinking.
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Bio-Lit Talks 2021: Infectious Diseases
Novel Monsters: The threat of emerging pathogens in contemporary literature
An interdisciplinary discussion exploring the threat of emerging pathogens and their depiction in contemporary literature.
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Society, Sex, and Science: The portrayal of syphilis in the Victorian Era
Join us in a multi-layered discussion probing into bacteria, brains, mind, and morality.
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In a crossover of biomedicine, language, and literature, come along as we discover a disease that left a permanent mark on humanity.
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Heartaches & Stomach Pains: Infectious disease in Latin American literature
We'll talk disease and contagions; written words and sensations; inequalities and populations.
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