Indeed Roland.
We tried very hard to encourage a science and engineering dimension to the
Cultural Olympiad (ie the UK-wide programme of ‘cultural’ events
leading up to the Olympics).
Things may
have changed, but three years ago it was clear that the plan for the Cultural Olympiad
was for it to be a series of events and activities led by the arts community. End
of.
This was not
helped by the lack of confidence that the sci/ eng communication community knew
how to design and deliver engaging and enriching public events, exhibitions and
festivals.
Haarrummphh.
Lesley
Dr Lesley Paterson
Head of
Communications and Engagement
The Royal
Academy of Engineering
020 7766
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psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Roland Jackson
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I was hoping others might reply on this
(and maybe they will), because there has been a lot of activity by a large
number of science organisations (including the British Science Association) to
try to get a scientific dimension within the 'cultural' mindset of LOCOG. So
far we haven't succeeded. When many artists, of many types, are happy to work
creatively with scientists and scientific ideas, and when so many of us see scientific
knowledge and its applications as integral parts of our culture, indeed shaping
so much of our culture, it is a shame that those determining 'cultural' policy
seem completely blind to this.
Roland
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I liked Roland's point about
"culture" bids that "have no requirement for a science-based
cultural programme".
Is there going to be any scientific
activity among the "cultural" activities associated with the Olympic
Games?
Looks like something that the British
Science Association might like to float.
After all, there is plenty of talk of
science and sport.
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Dear all
Apologies to those of you who will have
seen this on twitter or elsewhere. We've just published our latest blog
post - this time from Roland Jackson on science and culture - http://interactive.bis.gov.uk/comment/pas11/2011/01/19/roland-jackson-science-and-culture/.
Let us know what you think.
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