For PUBLIC EVENTS at the University please see University Events
Tuesday 4th November 10.30-12 noon
Amory Building Room 316
Dr Edward Skidelsky – Senior Lecturer in Philosophy
The Language of the Virtues.
The Language of the Virtues is the title of Dr Edward Skidelsky’s upcoming book.
He has also created a website, "Virtues of the Dead": see epigraphs.net. This is an interactive database of epitaphs from churches and cathedrals across the UK, showing how people in the past saw fit to commemorate their dear departed. You can search it by region, date, name or virtue-concept - "earnest", "benevolent", "pious" etc. - so as to uncover trends and correlations. His hope is that "Virtues of the Dead" will become a resource for all researchers interested in cultural change in modern and early-modern Britain.
Some of you may remember Dr Skidelsky’s talk to us back in 2016 on the book he co-wrote with his father, Robert - How much is enough? Money and the Good Life.
We are very lucky that he has agreed to talk to us again about his latest research. It should be of great interest to u3a members who are interested in language and social history.
Please note there will be no talk organised by the liaison team in October – but instead – 2 in November and 2 in December – details soon!
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A VISIT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER’S VSIMULATORS RESEARCH FACILITYPostponed - new date awaited
University of Exeter Engineering Research Centre, Anning Road, Exeter Science Park, Clyst Honiton, Exeter EX5 2FN
This unique facility combines a range of tools, including eye tracking, biomedical measuring devices, VR headsets etc, all on a moving platform that can then simulate a range of environments and measure how humans react / adapt / move. The facility has supported several significant healthcare projects to help people with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, chronic ankle instability, Meniere’s (a vestibular inner ear condition affecting balance) and others. In addition, the team has worked with engineering consultants and other universities to support structural engineering projects around human response to vibration in office floors and pedestrian footbridges.
Members will have the opportunity to try out the motion platform for themselves and find out about the capabilities of our state-of-the-art facilities. Lunch will be provided.
For more information, please see below the link to the facility’s website and to a video about their healthcare research, featured on ITV Westcountry and BBC Spotlight.
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/facilities/vsimulators
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy2vfjl7gc0
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