Monthly Archives: January 2010

Convictions and the courage to match

Posted on 22 January 2010 by Erika Cule

When I am watching a lecture or talk, sometimes, something that the speaker says causes me to gasp inwardly. It is not what they are saying, but the strength with which they express their opinions. You can’t say that, I … Continue reading →

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Next for Nutt

Posted on 17 January 2010 by Erika Cule

This week there have been two developments surrounding the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) and its ex-chair, Professor David Nutt, who in October last year was asked to resign by Alan Johnson, the Home Secretary, after he…erm…gave … Continue reading →

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Science Challenge 2010

Posted on 11 January 2010 by Erika Cule

Today saw the launch of the RCSU Science Challenge 2010 – featuring an addition to the options for entrants which should please the new-media types. (More details below.) As I blogged last year, the RCSU Science Challenge is an annual … Continue reading →

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