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MEET THE AUTHOR AND DISCUSS HOW YOU CAN HELP THE WORLD!
- Discuss with a celebrity environmental consultant Donnachadh McCarthy -

When: 4 June 2008 at 13:00-14:00
Where: British Council, Bul. Goce Delcev 6, Skopje

We will be discussing his views covered in his latest book on book “Easy Eco-Auditing - How to make your home and workplace planet friendly" was released on February 15th 2008 by Hamlyn’s Gaia Press. Participants will be able to discuss and question topics like all the things you can do at home, work and school if you want to assess their environmental performance and create a practical action plan to improve it.

			Learn more about this speaker and his work
			Read more about World Environment Day 2008

ABOUT CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE

The Café Scientifique concept provides a unique forum for the discussion of topical and thought-provoking scientific issues in a way that is much more relaxed, informal and accessible than a public lecture.

Events are held in cafés, bars or even bookshops and each begins with a short talk from a speaker who is usually a scientist or science writer. The audience consists of people who have an interest in science but generally never have the opportunity to discuss their views on the implications of science for society.

The whole idea of Café Scientifique is to put scientists face to face with the public. It's not about educating the public; it's about giving people access to a side of our culture that they're not normally given access to.

No scientific background is necessary – just an interest in the topic for discussion. It provides an opportunity to debate the issues raised in an open forum whilst in a relaxed and informal environment.

In the British Council, we do it hi-tech. There are usually three countries involved and the event is coordinated via video conference.

In you would like to propose a topic for a future Café Scientifique discussion, please write to Zarko Koneski.

PAST EVENTS

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Campaigning or practice?
- Café Scientifique discussion -

When: 25 October 2007 at 15:00-17:00
Where: British Council, Bul. Goce Delcev 6, Skopje

We were discussing energy efficiency and sustainable energy issues with Ms. Catrin Maby, Director of the Severn Wye Energy Agency from Gloucestershire, UK. With our guest speaker we talked about the ways we approach energy efficiency issues, alternative and sustainable energy options, balance between campaigning and practice, and we looked for some options for environmentally friendly solutions.

Poster announcement PDF

THE ECONOMY OF IMMORTALITY
- Café Scientifique discussion -

When: 12 February 2007 at 17:45-20:00
Where: British Council, Bul. Goce Delcev 6, Skopje

The guest speaker Dr. Aleksandar Bogojevic from the Scientific Computing Laboratory at the Institute of Physics in Belgrade, presented a simple model describing the consequences of immortality on fertility rates, population growth and the distribution of wealth. Within the model he analyzed how the introduction of the “elixir of life”, a novel and extremely sought-after commodity, can profoundly (and unexpectedly) influence society.
View the photo gallery for this event, taking place in Belgrade for audiences both in Skopje and Belgrade.

			Poster Announcement PDF
			Aleksandar Bogojevic's Power Point Presentation

CUTTING CO2 EMISSIONS FROM UK HOUSING
- Café Scientifique discussion -

When: 22 September 2006 at 17:00-19:00
Where: British Council, Bul. Goce Delcev 6, Skopje

Can CO2 emissions from UK housing be cut by 60% by 2050? Speaker Gavin Killip has illustrated different aspects of UK and EU policy - as well as the need for educated citizens - with photos from the eco-refurbishment of his own home.

The British Council in Macedonia and Bulgaria have organized a videoconference based Café Scientifique event, which took place from British Council Oxford, UK and was transmitted to audiences in Skopje and Varna. This event was organized in the frames of a wider program entitled European Researchers Night. The event will be led by Gavin Killip, a guest speaker from the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford, and facilitated by Martin Westwell from the Institute for the Future of the Mind.

			Poster Announcement PDF
			Gavin Killip’s Power Point Presentation
			Gavin Killip’s video streaming Windows media 256k.

TRANSPORT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
- Café Scientifique discussion -

When: 20 September 2007 at 14 :00-16 :00
Where: British Council, Bul. Goce Delcev 6, Skopje

Transport and climate change will be the key issues discussed with Mr. Terence Bendixson, Secretary of Independent Transport Commission, University of Southampton, and Pedestrian Association President. The session will also focus on urban transport within the scope of city planning and the role of urban transport in emissions of greenhouse gases and global climate change. Our joint task will be to look for some options for environmentally friendly transport in cities.

This event is linked with the European Mobility Week and its main theme, “Streets for People”-Pedestrians in Urban Transport.

Poster Announcement PDF

If you find interest in this topic, send us an e-mail to book your place.