[SGRupdate] News from SGR - July 2016

[Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR)]

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News from Scientists for Global Responsibility - July 2016

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* UK nuclear weapons: an introduction to the risks

Forthcoming presentation by: Dr Stuart Parkinson, Executive Director, SGR

Date: Saturday 30 July 2016

Place: Preston, Lancashire, UK

For more info, see:
http://www.sgr.org.uk/events/uk-nuclear-weapons


* Islam and the West: a personal perspective

Forthcoming lecture by: Sir Michael Atiyah OM FRS

Date: Wednesday 14 September 2016

Place: Conway Hall, London, UK

Organised by The Martin Ryle Trust

For more info, see:
http://www.sgr.org.uk/events/islam-and-west-personal-perspective


* The militarisation of science and technology

Dr Stuart Parkinson, SGR, summarises how science and technology are used to
pursue military aims in the UK - within government, industry and universities.
He highlights the problems this causes and the need for change.

http://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/militarisation-science-and-technology


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