Humanities and Science: Representing Science

An interdisciplinary discussion exploring the many possible
approaches to representing science through the arts, as well as
potential challenges The discussion begins with a presentation by
Dr Kirsten Shepherd-Barr (Associate Professor in Modern Drama,
University of Oxford) examining plays that have included scientific
content from the Victorian era to Tom Stoppard and Michael Frayn.
She will also explore the concept of “mediation”, examining how
Frayn and Stoppard mediate the science using biography, history,
and metaphor. This will be followed by responses from Professor
Heidi Johansen-Berg (Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience,
University of Oxford), Dr Jason Gaiger (Associate Professor,
Contemporary Art History, University of Oxford) and Annie Cattrell
(Artist, Tutor at the Royal College of Art and Reader in Fine Art
at DeMontfort University). The discussion is chaired by Dr Dan
O'Connor (Head of Humanities and Social Science, Wellcome Trust).