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March 2024

The Emperor’s New God: Religious recruitment and the need for Secularism

March 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Admiral Woods Bar, 29 Waterloo Street
Glasgow, G2 6BZ United Kingdom
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Stemming from a time when religion was deemed to be good for all, the influence of the church is soaked into British society and politics. Compulsory Christianity in schools; church access to national and local government; exemption from tax and equality legislation; assumed stewardship of civic events…the list goes on. With reference to the campaigns of Edinburgh Secular Society Neil will explore the psychology and sense of entitlement behind these now demographically unrepresentative privileges. About the speaker Neil Barber is…

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April 2024

Critical Drinking – Social Meetup

April 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
The Admiral Woods Bar, 29 Waterloo Street
Glasgow, G2 6BZ United Kingdom
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So, unfortunately we weren't able to secure a speaker for April. But, all is not lost. Instead, let's meet for a chinwag in the Admiral Woods Bar instead - upstairs with the rest of the grown-ups instead of being hidden down in the function room. Bring your best banter. See you there!

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May 2024

Net Zero Quid

May 21 @ 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
The Admiral Woods Bar, 29 Waterloo Street
Glasgow, G2 6BZ United Kingdom
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An informative but hopefully accessible presentation on energy prices, and why they are seemingly never coming down. Is it because of Net Zero targets? Big green energy? A corrupt (or more likely inept) Government? Vladmir Putin? Brexit? Will Smith? Debate is encouraged. Dr Gordon Watson MEng CEng MIET has over ten years experience working in the electrical engineering sector and spent the majority of his career getting renewables connected to power networks in the UK and around the world. He…

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June 2024

Big Fat Gypsy Myths: Busted

June 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Admiral Woods Bar, 29 Waterloo Street
Glasgow, G2 6BZ United Kingdom
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As June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, join Marie Bowers as she discusses who these communities really are, and sheds light of some of the issues they face. Marie will also discuss her outreach project 'Science Travels' and her doctoral research investigating how Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman and Boater communities (GTRSB) engage with STEMM education. Please note: there will be singing, a game of 'Play Your Cards Right' and some sweary language. About the speaker Marie Bowers is…

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