[SGRupdate] News from SGR - April 2016

[Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR)]

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News from Scientists for Global Responsibility - April 2016

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* Science4Society Week 2016 – a review

Dr Jan Maskell, SGR, gives an overview of another successful week of
inspirational science education activities.

http://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/science4society-week-2016-brief-review


* The industrialisation of war: lessons from World War I

Dr Stuart Parkinson, SGR, examines how technological innovation contributed to
one of the most devastating wars in human history – and asks what lessons we
should take from this.

http://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/industrialisation-war-lessons-world-war-i


* Global Day of Action on Military Spending, 18 April

With global military spending standing at $1.7 trillion and again on the rise,
SGR is supporting the international campaign pushing for a major reduction.

http://demilitarize.org/
https://demilitarize.org.uk/
http://www.sipri.org/media/pressreleases/2016/milex-apr-2016


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