Events Archive - Glasgow Skeptics https://glasgowskeptics.com/events/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:49:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 https://i0.wp.com/glasgowskeptics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-z_gs-question-mark.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Events Archive - Glasgow Skeptics https://glasgowskeptics.com/events/ 32 32 26486699 Are we failing our athletes? Subtle blows, not so subtle blows, and lasting damage https://glasgowskeptics.com/event/are-we-failing-our-athletes-subtle-blows-not-so-subtle-blows-and-lasting-damage Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000 https://glasgowskeptics.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=2659 What is the current state of play of various sports related to concussion and sub-concussive impacts? Michael Leavitt will explore the repeated failings at the highest level of sport managing concussion. He will also discuss the nuance regarding youth concussion. In addition, we can explore sub concussive impacts, why they are important to understand, what […]

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]]> What is the current state of play of various sports related to concussion and sub-concussive impacts? Michael Leavitt will explore the repeated failings at the highest level of sport managing concussion. He will also discuss the nuance regarding youth concussion. In addition, we can explore sub concussive impacts, why they are important to understand, what the current research shows and where the direction of travel is.

About the speaker:
Michael currently serves as the Programme Leader for Physiotherapy and a Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University. He has over 15 years of experience in neurotrauma rehabilitation and advanced accreditation in clinical instruction/education. In addition, Michael is a clinical expert in Neuro Trauma(Traumatic Brain Injury, concussion, SCI, CVA, multilevel trauma, complex amputation, neuro degenerative disease) as a physiotherapist, and was previously employed by Northwestern Medicine (Chicago). His research interests include concussion, sub concussive impacts, and complex gait training for neurologic conditions. He loves living in Scotland with his wife, who is also a specialised physio academic; 3 young boys, and pets.

 

Attendance:
This event is free, and no ticket is required, however please note that we operate on a first come first served basis. It’s relatively rare that we fill up the function room, but please be aware that if things are looking busy, the earlier you get there the less chance there is of not getting in. Although the event is free, we will be asking for donations at the end of the talk. Participants are under no obligation whatsoever to donate, however please rest assured that the money we collect doesn’t end up in anyone’s pocket – it is used to fund our overhead costs, and travel/accommodation for our speakers who come from further afield.

 

Accessibility:
The Admiral Woods Bar now has a functioning lift which can take wheelchair users (or others who are unable to manage stairs) down to the function room. There is also a disabled toilet in the function room area.

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]]> 2659 Michael Marshall – Using data to counter quackery and alternative medicine https://glasgowskeptics.com/event/michael-marshall-using-data-to-counter-quackery-and-alternative-medicine Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000 https://glasgowskeptics.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=2663 As skeptics, it’s easy for us to warn people about the harms of alternative medicine at an individual level, but what can we do when quackery is being pushed by authorities, or when the problem is to widespread for a one-on-one approach? From NHS homeopathy to midwifery alt-med, via quack charities and dubious overseas cancer […]

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]]> As skeptics, it’s easy for us to warn people about the harms of alternative medicine at an individual level, but what can we do when quackery is being pushed by authorities, or when the problem is to widespread for a one-on-one approach? From NHS homeopathy to midwifery alt-med, via quack charities and dubious overseas cancer clinics, professional skeptical investigator Michael Marshall will explain how a dogged approach to analysing publicly-available data can help us understand what we’re up against, and provide the media with the evidence they need to publish stories that make a difference.
About the speaker:
Michael Marshall is the Project Director of the Good Thinking Society, Editor of The Skeptic, and President of the Merseyside Skeptics Society. He regularly speaks with proponents of pseudoscience for the Be Reasonable podcast, and presents investigative reporting on the Skeptics with a K podcast. His work has seen him organising international homeopathy protests, going undercover to expose psychics and quack medics, and co-founding the popular QED conference. He has written for the Guardian, The Times, The New Statesman and New Scientist.
Attendance
This event is free. No ticket is required. We operate on a first come first served basis. It’s relatively rare that we fill up the function room, but please be aware that if things are looking busy, the earlier you get there the less chance there is of not getting in.
Although the event is free, we will be asking for donations at the end of the talk. Participants are under no obligation whatsoever to donate, however please rest assured that the money we collect doesn’t end up in anyone’s pocket – it is used to fund our overhead costs, and travel/accommodation for our speakers who come from further afield.
Accessibility:
The Admiral Woods Bar now has a functioning lift which can take wheelchair users (or others who are unable to manage stairs) down to the function room. There is also a disabled toilet in the function room area.

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