Café Scientifique –
The science of mothering

Tiger mums, supermums and other mums. What goes into the making of a good mum, scientifically speaking? Are Asian mums different than other mums? Can parenting be done virtually instead of physically being there? And what role can history play in child development? Come join us for an insightful journey into what it means to be a mum as we pay scientific tribute to Mother's Day.

Speakers:

Dr. Anita Chan Kit-wa, Associate Professor, The Hong Kong Institute of Education

Dr. Brian Chung Hon-Yin, Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong

Dr. Odalia Wong, Associate Professor, Hong Kong Baptist University

Join the conversation at the British Council, Room 307, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong

on Wednesday 23 May 2012

at 19.00 - 20.30 (doors open at 18.30)

FREE ADMISSION

For enquiries and registration, please e-mail: science@britishcouncil.org.hk

Café Scientifique –
Will chemistry save us from ourselves?

The world is facing a monumental choice. The vision of a more sustainable world beckons but achieving it will require incredible levels of scientific innovation and commitment. What agricultural, pharmaceutical and other such industries have in common is that they are all based on chemistry. Although we might not give chemistry a lot of thought, might it be the answer in addressing today's global challenges?

This Café Scientifique is brought to you by Science Alive, a British Council-organised festival that is celebrating the International Year of Chemistry.

Join the conversation at the British Council, Room 307, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong

on Thursday 3 November 2011

at 19.00 - 20.30 (doors open at 18.30)

FREE ADMISSION

For enquiries and registration, please e-mail: science@britishcouncil.org.hk

Café Scientifique –
Antarctica is the coldest, driest, windiest, emptiest place on earth.
Still complaining about how hot Hong Kong is?

As the last unspoilt wilderness on Earth, Antarctica is often used as a reminder of our planet's environmental record. Our Café Scientifique series is pleased to have renowned polar explorer and environmentalist Robert Swan, OBE as the guest speaker. Robert, the first person in history to walk to both the North and South poles, is the founder of 2041, an organization dedicated to the preservation of Antarctica.

Grab a coffee and a snack (our treat!) and join us for an exciting account of his Antarctic travels and the important environmental lessons that he learned from them.

Join the conversation at the British Council, Room 307, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong

on Wednesday 7 September 2011

at 19.00 - 20.30 (doors open at 18.30, with light refreshments)

FREE ADMISSION

For enquiries and registration, please e-mail: climate@britishcouncil.org.hk

Café Scientifique – Cities and Climate Change

The Café Scientifique on Cities and Climate Change was held on 21 July 2011 at the British Council office.

Are cities to blame for climate change? Or part of the solution? Currently, nearly half of China’s population lives in cities compared with 13% in 1950. By 2030, it is predicted that 60% will do so. Some say that this urban living is good for the environment because of denser housing and greater use of public transport. Others are skeptical as cities also use a significant amount of air conditioning which is not so friendly to the environment.

Speakers' profile and their presentation

Professor Harriet Bulkeley, Durham University, UK
Presentation

Professor Paul Harris, The Hong Kong Institute of Education

Professor Graeme Lang, City University of Hong Kong
Presentation

Enquiries: climate@britishcouncil.org.hk.

Climate and Faith - Café Talk

The Climate and Faith - Café Talk was held on 24 February 2011 at Li Hall, St John's Cathedral.

Pope Benedict XVI asked Catholics to give up carbon for Lent in 2008. In that same year, the Archbishop of Canterbury called for a “carbon fast”. The following year, Muslims in Washington DC launched their first ever “no impact week”.  And since 1993, American Jews have had the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life leading on how to tread more lightly on the earth.

The world's religions have always had a connection to the environment, but faithful followers have not always made the connection between their faiths and their responsibility towards the environment. We will explore this topic by inviting speakers from different faiths to share their perspectives. Whether you hold a theistic or atheistic worldview, this will definitely be a lively and thought-provoking discussion.

Enquiries: climate@britishcouncil.org.hk

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Speakers' profile and their presentation

Professor Kung Lap Yan, Divinity School of Chung Chi College, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Professor David A. Palmer, Member of the Bahá'í Community in Hong Kong

Presentation

Professor Xue Yu, Director - Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Presentation

Moderator

Dr Merrin Pearse, Ecopreneur and Professional Speaker

Want to know more? Visit these links:

Nigerian Interfaith Conference

Alliance of Conservation and Religion

“One year after Windsor” – Alliance of Religions and Conservation

Coalition of the Environment and Jewish Life