Discussion Forums
10.00 - 11.30 Conversation in a Digital World
Conversations in relation to the digital age and the effects on society
Speakers
Speakers
1. Dr IainDonald, Lecturer in Interactive Media Production & Academic Enterprise Leader, Abertay University (RSE Young Academy of Scotland)
2. Ian LeBruce, Director, Ignite (RSE Young Academy of Scotland)
3. Associate Professor James Blake, Director of the Centre for Media and Culture, Edinburgh Napier University (RSE Young Academy of Scotland)
Chair
Chair
Dr Fiona McNeill, Lecturer in Computer Science, Herriot Watt University (RSE Young Academy of Scotland)
12.30 – 14.00 The Art of Good Conversation
The development of conversation through the years
Speakers
Speakers
1. Professor Jeremy Smith, Professor of English Philology, University of Glasgow
15.00 - 16.30 Creative Conversation
The portrayal of conversation through art, drama and literature
1. Professor Dee Heddon, James Arnott Chair in Drama, University of Glasgow
2. Dr Graeme Wilson, Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh
3. Pinar Aksu, Development Officer, Maryhill Integration Network : Theatre of the Oppressed practitioner, Active Inquiry and World Spirit Theatre (RSE Young Academy of Scotland)
Chair
Professor Maggie Kinloch FRSE, Freelance Theatre Director
Chair
Professor Maggie Kinloch FRSE, Freelance Theatre Director
In Conversation Talks
11:45 - 12:30 Children and Conversation
How technology shapes children's interaction and communication: looking forward
Speakers
1. Dr Andrew Manches, Chancellor's Fellow, University of Edinburgh (RSE Young Academy of Scotland)
2. Dr Fiona McNeill, Lecturer in Computer Science, Herriot Watt University (RSE Young Academy of Scotland)
2. Dr Fiona McNeill, Lecturer in Computer Science, Herriot Watt University (RSE Young Academy of Scotland)
14.15 - 15.00 Speaking Without Words
Discussing non-verbal conversation and communication
Speakers
1. Dr Marieke Schouwstra, School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, University of Edinburgh
2. Tom POW, Creative Director, A Year of Conversation 2019
2. Tom POW, Creative Director, A Year of Conversation 2019
16.45 - 17.30 Should I Talk About It?
Talking about mental health and approaches to starting conversations
Speakers
Speakers
1. Julie Cameron, Head of Programmes (Scotland), Mental Health Foundation (RSE Young Academy of Scotland)
2. Lily Asch, Founder and Director, Real Talk (RSE Young Academy of Scotland)
2. Lily Asch, Founder and Director, Real Talk (RSE Young Academy of Scotland)
