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BORDERS
Science, art, academia: Star Trek T
he Star Trek academic symposium will be held
drew participation from many international scholars
at the Faculty of ICT, University of Malta, on
including American philosopher Jason Eberl, UK-
15 and 16 July 2016. This event will be a platform
based neonatologist and ethicist Neena Modi.
for both academics from various disciplines as
As a result of its success, this second event
well as Star Trek fans to meet and explore the
that marks the 50th anniversary from the launch
intersection between the humanities and the
of Star Trek: The Original Series is being organised.
sciences. There will be inspirational presentations
The event will be held under the auspices of the
from national and international speakers, with the
Humanities, Medicine and Sciences Programme
programme tailored to attract a wide audience.
(HUMS), a University of Malta programme set
Contributors will be encouraged to explore
up to explore and encourage the interfaces
contemporary issues in medicine, science, and
between the humanities, medicine, and sciences.
technology as well as philosophical, psychological,
The Science Fiction Symposium will appeal to
and sociological issues connected with the
scientists and fans of science fiction alike..
science fiction entertainment franchise Star Trek. A similar symposium was held in 2014 and which
Without Borders
proved to be a worldwide first that successfully
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For more information, visit: www.startreksymposium.com