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BRILLIANT BODIES FREE FAMILY WORKSHOPS

During the Dundee Science Festival Human Race and Dundee Science Centre are hosting 2 days of FREE Brilliant Bodies workshops that explore the fascinating science behind sport. Discover what effect...

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THE BEAUTIFUL GAME – THE APPLIANCE OF SCIENCE IN FOOTBALL

NEW! Join Brian Ewing, Director of Institute of Sport & Exercise and sports scientist for Scotland U21 football squad and learn about how football has embraced Sports Science in its efforts to...

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X-RAYS – THE DUNDEE CONNECTION

NEW! The discovery of X-rays in 1895 was a momentous event in the history of medicine. This talk will chart the early application of this ‘New Photography’ and detail Dundee’s contribution, in...

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CONTINUUM – LIVE PERFORMANCE

NEW! This site-specific event will be an immersive experience featuring a new film by artist Catherine Street. The film will be followed by spoken word performances by poet JL Williams and Catherine...

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JS HALDANE: PIONEERING EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGIST -LUNCHTIME TALK

This talk by Dr Peter Taylor of the College of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, explores the ground breaking work of the experimental physiologist John Scott Haldane (1860–1936).   This is an...

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Human Race makes a splash in the main pool at Govanhill Baths

The next venue for our Human Race exhibition is Govanhill Baths, Glasgow. We will be on show there from 23 November 2012 – 3 February 2013. There is also a fantastic programme of associated events...

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Human Talks – Scotland and the birth of world football

  Richard McBreaty, Scottish Football Museum Scotland & England just celebrated the 140th anniversary of the world’s first official international football match. Join Richard and find out just how...

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Human Talks – The Impact and Legacy of Glasgow 2014

Paul Zealey – Head of Engagement & Legacy, Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 will be the biggest event ever to be held in Scotland. During the 11 days of the Games the city of Glasgow will welcome...

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Human Talks – Why black athletes dominate certain sports and we’re not afraid...

Intrigued by the dominance of successful East African athletes in Olympic track events, Dr Yannis Pitsiladis has spent the last ten years at the University of Glasgow trying to find an answer to...

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Human Talks – January 2013

The latest HumanTalks programme is out. The first talk is Wednesday 16 January at Govanhill Baths. Click on the image for full details. Human Talks is a series of relaxed informal talks that explore...

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IAN SMILLIE – A SMALL GIANT!

Based in Dundee, Professor Smillie was one of the first ’super-specialists’ in Orthopaedic Surgery and far ahead of his time In this lecturre Mr W A Hadden, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Perth Royal...

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EXERCISE IS MEDICINE – ITS TIME TO PRESCRIBE IT!

NEW! In this lunchtime talk Dr Anna Campbell, lecturer in Sports Biomedicine at the University of Dundee will be discussing the importance of an active life style. She will explore why being active is...

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GOVANHILL BATHS OPEN DAY

Human Race invites you to join us in celebrating Scotland’s sporting heritage. Govanhill Baths are opening their doors for a day of FREE events to celebrate the unique partnership between the baths and...

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