War, Pestilence, Death and… Statistics!? - Dr Liam Brierley
Join the Humanist Society Scotland for their next meeting which will feature a talk from Dr Liam Brierley on how statistics have been interwoven throughout all things morbid in our history.
About War, Pestilence, Death and… Statistics!? - Dr Liam Brierley
| 9th February 2025 | |
| 1pm - 3pm | |
|
Garnethill Multicultural Centre 21 Rose Street, Glasgow West End G3 6RE |
|
| This is a free event | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Humanist Society Scotland - Glasgow Branch Meeting
Title: "War, Pestilence, Death and… Statistics!?"
Speaker: Dr Liam Brierley
Refreshments: Complimentary tea and coffee will be available, with an optional donation.
Join us for our next Glasgow Branch meeting, open to all HSS members, supporters and anyone who shares humanist values! This month's meeting will feature a speaker, as well as updates on the society’s recent activities.
Event Description:
Manipulative. Untrustworthy. But evil? Often portrayed as the most deceptive and most disliked of the mathematical sciences, statistics gets a bad reputation.
Liam will explore how statistics has been interwoven throughout all things morbid in our history, including more "traditional" evils of War, Pestilence and Death. Through some grim statistical stories and interactive games and puzzles, we explore why the world may not be as it first appears and whether you can really trust the figures.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Liam Brierley is a Research Fellow in Virology and Affiliate Researcher at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on the cross-species transmission of RNA viruses, using cutting-edge computational technologies to explore ecological contexts, evolutionary dynamics, and pandemic preparedness. A Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society and Higher Education Academy, Dr. Brierley has received multiple research fellowships, including an MRC Career Development Award. Beyond academia, he is a passionate science communicator, co-organizing Bright Club Glasgow and delivering engaging outreach events, including shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Sponsored Links
Other Events at Garnethill Multicultural Centre
Beginner Swing Dance Classes
Glasgow Jitterbugs return to Garnethill Multicultural Centre with their Thursday night Lindy Hop, St Louis Shag and The Big Apple drop-in classes!
READ MORESponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks
The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!
READ MORE
David Elder Lecture Series
The David Elder lecture series at Glasgow Science Centre presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters.
READ MORE
The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow Lecture Series
If you enjoy listening, discussing, and debating, and want to learn more about disciplines old and new, then join The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow at one of their regular lectures!
READ MORE
Hidden Histories Tours
Curators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!
READ MORE
Burrell Bites
Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
READ MORE
Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection
Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.
READ MORE
Kelvingrove Bites
Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
READ MORE
The Other Side Of Hope: Celebrating Migrant Writers
The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall is delighted to present an afternoon of poetry and prose by Scotland-based migrant writers and the editors of 'the other side of hope'.
READ MORE
Burns, Beer & Whisky
Celebrate Burns Night with a two-course dinner, followed by a whisky talk from the experts at Douglas Laing at WEST Brewery on Saturday 25th January!
READ MOREFind other events in Glasgow
Sponsored Links